Reports coming from public engagement

Cannabis and front yard solid waste storage topics explored by town

Reports were to come to a Yarmouth town council committee of the whole meeting on July 25 based on public engagement from the town’s www.getinvolvedyarmouth.ca.

On the non-medical cannabis front, the town has been giving residents a chance to share any concerns they have about people growing recreational cannabis at a residence.

“The province of Nova Scotia is legislating that adults 19 years of age and older will be allowed to grow up to a maximum of four plants per household. Federal law defines a household as a “dwelling house.” There is no difference made between a detached house, or an apartment in a house or larger building – all are considered as a separate household or dwelling house,” reads information on the website. “It also includes any adjacent yard or garden where the plants could be grown outdoors. No federal permit or licence would be required.”

The town is seeking the public’s views on this. What are your concerns around growing recreational cannabis at a resident, people are being asked.

The Town of Yarmouth is also looking for residents’ feedback for consideration to allow front yard solid waste storage. The current Solid Waste Resource Bylaw does not allow for storage of any organics, recyclable materials or garbage in a mobile or fixed container to be stored in a front yard. The town has examples of certain properties in the town that have, without permission, installed fixed solid waste storage units in their front yards as a means of seeking public input.