CORRECTION NOTICE: updated hearing date (Monday, September 8th, 2025)
Re: 4 Belgrave Terrace – Notice of Variance Hearing
Pursuant to Sections 235–237 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), notice is hereby given that the Development Officer for the Town of Truro has refused a variance application to permit the construction of an 18.59 m (61 ft) long by 2.44 m (8 ft) high fence along the west side of the property abutting the east side of Young Street. The variance was requested to replace the existing 1.52 m (5 ft) high wood panel fence with one-inch gaps between panels.
Reason for Refusal
1. Fence Height Restrictions
- The subject property is located on a corner lot, abutting Belgrave Terrace (front) and Young Street (flanking side).
- Pursuant to Section 3.1.11(c)(i) of the Town of Truro Land Use By-law, fences located within 2.0 m (6.6 ft) of a lot line abutting a street shall not exceed 1.0 m (3.3 ft) in height.
- The requested 2.44 m (8 ft) fence would exceed this maximum permitted height by 58.75% and would also exceed the existing fence height by 37.5%.
- Approval of the variance would therefore contravene the By-law, which is intended to maintain a consistent, attractive, and inviting streetscape appearance.
Notice of Hearing
In accordance with Section 236 of the MGA, a public hearing will be held before Town Council to allow the applicant and members of the public within 30m of the subject property to speak on this variance refusal:
Date: Monday, September 8, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: 3rd fl. Council Chambers, Town Hall, 695 Prince Street, Truro, N.S.
If you wish to make a presentation at the hearing or provide written comments, please submit them to Truro Town Council, addressed to Michael Dolter, CAO, Town of Truro, 695 Prince Street, Truro, N.S., B2N 1G5, by September 3, 2025.
For further information, please contact the Planning & Development Department at 902-895-1148 or email
