Town Notices
Places to Eat
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- Published: May 24 2017 14:25
First Stop: Digby
Two hundred and thirty-five kilometres from Halifax, one hundred kilometres from Yarmouth, is the small town of Digby, a worthwhile stop along the Evangeline Trail. Check out the waterfront street and its array of shops and restaurants.
A Must-Try: World-Famous Digby Scallops
Looking for succulent scallops? Digby is home to the world's largest inshore scallop fleet along the eastern seaboard.
Digby overlooks both the Annapolis Basin and Digby Gut. Memorial Look-Off on Water Street in downtown Digby, affords a good view of the scallop fleet and marina area.
Area restaurants certainly believe in the claim Scallop Capital. Good scallop dishes are included on many menus - pan-fried scallops, scallop sandwiches, scallop chowder. Other local specialties include fresh Lobster, dulce, Grundy and Digby Chicks, just to name a few!.
Enjoy the Admiral's Walk on the waterfront.
Digby holds the Scallop Days Festival in early August each year, and offers a variety of activities for all ages, including scallop shucking contests and a parade.
Digby Chicks is a name used for smoked herring in Digby, Nova Scotia because they once replaced chicken for Christmas dinner for impoverished early settlers.
Go to Fundy Coastlines and Cultures: Restaurants for a listing of places to eat.
Building
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- Published: May 12 2017 13:16
Step 1 Development Permit
Do I need a Development Permit?
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure or otherwise undertake any development unless a Development Permit has been issued.
No Development Permit shall be issued unless all the provisions of the By-law or the terms of a variance or development agreement relating to a proposed development is satisfied.
Application for Development Form
| Description | Development Fees |
|---|---|
| Application for a Municipal Planning Strategy Amendment, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act | $1000 per application plus $500 for advertising |
| Application for a Land Use By-law Amendment, ( Text or Map)pursuant to the Municipal Government Act | $500 per application plus $500 for advertising |
| Application for a development agreement or amendment to a development agreement, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act | $700 per application plus $500 for advertising |
| Application for a Development Permit pursuant to the Town of Digby's Land Use By-law ( change of Use, small buildings, accessory uses) | $50 per application |
| Application for a Development Permit pursuant to the Town of Digby's Land Use By-law ( Residential/Commercial activities to 2500 Sq. Ft) | $100 per application |
| Application for a Development Permit pursuant to the Town of Digby's Land Use By-law ( All uses 2500 Sq. Ft and over) | $150 per application |
| Application for a Minor Variance, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act | $125 per application |
| Zoning Confirmation Letter | $50 per confirmation letter |
| Application for a Sign Permit | $25 per application |
If you need more information about development in the Town of Digby contact the Development Officer Tom Ossinger, CAO 902-245-4769
This may be your only step required. More information will be made available to you on step 2 after the development stage is complete.
Step 2 Building Permit
We currently share a building department with the Municipality of Digby located at 12548 Hwy 217-Seabrook - PO Box 429 Digby, NS B0V 1A0
For more information on building permits visit the Municipality of the Distirct of Digby's Building DepartmentBuilding Department.
Building Permit Application and Inspection Fees
Proposed ( Town of Digby)
| Description | Fees |
|---|---|
| New construction & Additions to Residential, buildings, community centres, cottages and churches | $20 processing charge plus $0.10 per sq.ft. based on all usable floor area of the new construction or addition |
| New construction & Additions to Commercial, Industrial and other buildings not otherwise specified. | $20 processing charge plus $0.14 per sq.ft. based on all usable floor area of the new construction or addition |
| Sheds, Decks , Shell Storage buildings, garages, barns and forestry or fishing buildings not designed for human occupancy | $10 processing charge plus $0.05 per sq.ft. based on all usable floor area of the new construction or addition |
| Repairs, Renovations or Alterations to all Existing buildings | $25 processing charge plus $2.00 per $1000 of estimated value of construction work |
| Location or Relocation of an existing structure or mobile home | $75 |
| Building or Structure Demolition | $30 |
All square footage under this Section shall be calculated as follows:
- Buildings intended for human occupancy shall include all usable floor space;
- Buildings not intended for human occupancy shall be based on the area of the main floor only.
Fees, less processing charge, shall be refunded in situations where the application was not completed or the application was denied.
Related information can be found at Planning and Development.
Emergency Services
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- Published: May 12 2017 12:41
Police Services
During an emergency, dial 9-1-1
Contact information
129 Victoria St
Digby NS B0V 1A0
Telephone: 902-245-2579
Fax: 902-245-5447
Provided language(s): English and French
Hours of operation
General services
Monday to Friday
8:30 am to 4 pm
Fingerprints
Monday
By appointment only
Services available
- Criminal records check
- Police certificate
- Fingerprints
- Vulnerable sector check
- Report a crime
- General information
- Non emergency complaints
- Outside detachment emergency phone
Fire Services
Digby Fire Hall is located:
163 First Avenue, Digby
Mailing Address P. O. Box 152
Digby NS B0V 1A0
Rob Morgan- Fire Chief
902-245-4958 Extension 1
Harold Dugas-Fire Extinguishers and 911 Signs
902-245-4958 Extension 2
Ralph Cummings-President
902-245-4958 Extension 5
Greg Vantassell-Vice President / Fire Hall Bookings
902-245-4958 Extension 3
Code of Conduct
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- Published: May 05 2017 09:02
Code of Conduct
The Town of Digby has a Code of Conduct for all Elected Officials. It can be read in the link below:
Admin Policy #2024-03 Code of Conduct for Elected Municipal Officials.pdf
Council has appointed an investigator for complaints received under the Code of Conduct. All complaints under the Code of Conduct must be sent to the investigator.
Code of Conduct Investigator: Charles Thompson, Laywer, Burchell MacDougall
Contact Information
1-902-896-7543
Town Hall
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The Town Hall is located at 147 First Avenue.
Administration offices are located on the main floor and include the Offices of the CAO, Deputy CAO, Director of Finance, Tax/Utility Clerk, Accounting Clerk, Administrative Assistant/Receiptionist. The second floor is the office of the Special Constable/By-law Enforcement Officer the Mayor and Council Chambers and public washrooms. These offices provide important services to the Town's daily operations including administration of residential and commercial tax, water billing and collections, accounting functions for all departments, other miscellaneous billing,revenue collections, as well as by law enforcement.
The Town Council meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. In the event the first Monday is a holiday, Council will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Council Chambers and the Mayor’s Office are located on the Second Floor of the Town Hall.
Council Members 2024-2028
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Mayor's Report
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- Published: September 16 2009 14:45
Councillor Peter Turnbull
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- Published: June 18 2008 12:38
I am a lifelong resident of Digby. I have been happily married to my wife, Sandra Marie Haight, for 46 years and have one son, Brandon Earl and his family Taylor Alexis and grand daughter Eva Sadie and grand son Hudson Ross.
I have representated the citizens of Digby for 12 years and will be starting my fourth term as a member of Digby Town Council.
I presently sit on the following committees and boards: Digby Area Recreation Commission, Audit Committee, Planning Advisory Committee,Digby Area Tourism Association, Civic Numbering Committee, Joint RCMP Advisory Committee, Joint Highway 101 Task Force Committee
I have been a part of various community organizations throughout the years including being the president of The Pines Golf Club, Predient of Digby Minor Hockey, The Town of Digby Business Association, as well as the Business Improvement District Commission.
I am also a 30-year veteran of the Digby Fire Department.
I enjoy golfing in the summer time and am an active member at The Digby Pines Golf Course. I am also an avid follower of Toronto Maple Leafs.
I am always available to help you with any questions or concerns you may have. Please feel free to contact me at anytime at . Mobile: 902-247-2577 or home 902-245-5240