The Town of Annapolis Royal adopts by-laws in accordance with the Municipal Government Act of Nova Scotia.
By-laws require a first and second reading at least 10 days apart, and will be advertised in the local media. The Town of Annapolis Royal uses the Bridgetown Reader for advertising proposed and approved by-law additions, changes, or deletions. During the proposal stage, members of the public may submit written comments either in support or opposition or appear in person on the day noted in the advertisement.
Most by-laws come into effect when they are advertised as approved. In a few cases, by-laws must be approved by the Province before they come into effect. The by-laws available here are all currently in effect.
Have questions about a specific By-law or need help finding what you’re looking for?
Contact admin@annapolisroyal.com for assistance, or call the Executive Assistant at (902) 532-2043 Ext. 110
Alternative Voting By-law #2020-10
Auxiliary Police By-law – 2008
Board of Police Commissioners By-law #116 – 2026
Building By-law #108 -2026
Civic Address By-Law – 2017
Day Care Centres Property Tax Reduction & Exemption By-law – 2012
Deed Transfer By-law – 2002
Deposit by Candidates at an Election By-law #29 – 1979
Dog By-law #206 – 2025
Fire and Intruder Alarm By-law – 2022
Land Use By-law 2020
Loitering By-law – 2003
Minimum Housing and Maintenance Standards By-law – 2004
Municipal Planning Strategy 2020
Non-profit Organization Property Tax Reduction By-law #205 – 2026
Off-Road Vehicles By-Law – 2005
Orderly and Peaceful Conduct By-law – 2023
Outdoor Fire By-law – 2023
Planning and Heritage Committee By-law – 2022
Provision of Taxation Information By-law #200 – 2024
Regional Emergency Management By-law- 2022
Renewable and Green Energy Source By-law – 2010
Sewer By-law – 2006
Solid Waste Resource Management By-law #100 – 2021
Streets and Sidewalks By-law – 2023
Swimming Pool Fencing By-law – 2005
Taxi By-law – 2008
Vending By-law #208 – 2026
