Zoning Advisory Committee to Explore Bylaw Changes in Chéticamp
Channel: CHNE-TV
Date: 01/11/2020

The Chéticamp Area Advisory Committee participated in a public consultation on Tuesday following an official request to amend a zoning bylaw regarding campgrounds. The committee wanted to hear from the community before making recommendations to municipal council. 
Point Cross residents raised concerns about the development of a new RV campground in the area. At the end of the meeting, Eastern District Planning Commission director John Bain said he will be implementing a moratorium on all new campgrounds for 150 days in the Chéticamp area. It’s an interim measure to give council enough time to make a decision on possible bylaw changes.
Regarding those changes, Bain said he’s considering the creation of a special campground zone, which would remove them from the residential zone. Amendments would apply to future projects in the Chéticamp area only. Current campgrounds would not have to comply with the new regulations unless they stop operations for 12 months or more.