Rural Plans & Zoning

A Rural Plan is a land use regulation or by-law that helps guide future development, and minimize the potential for conflicting land uses by establishing zoning standards and permitted uses within each zone. The FRSC administers two Rural Plans: The Fundy-St. Martins Rural Plan Bylaw which is applicable to the entire Village of Fundy-St. Martins, and the Rothesay Parish Planning Area Rural Plan Regulation which is applicable to the former Rothesay Parish Local Service District.  

Fundy-St. Martins Rural Plan Bylaw

The Fundy-St. Martins Rural Plan (By-law #11) was approved by Village Council on September 3rd, 2024. The Rural Plan sets out the Council’s long-term priorities and establishes clear policies to guide decision-making within the realms of land use; housing choice and affordability; infrastructure and services; arts, culture, and heritage, and climate change; and to inform operating and capital budgeting and priorities. The Rural Plan applies to the entirety of the Village of Fundy-St. Martins and is divided into several zones. The Rural Plan replaced the former Simonds Parish Planning Area Rural Plan, Saint Martins Parish Planning Area Basic Planning Statement, and the Village of St. Martins Rural Plan.  

The Rural Plan is available here to download. 

Rothesay Parish Planning Area Rural Plan Regulation

The Rothesay Parish Planning Area Rural Plan Regulation (RTH-043-00) was approved on April 26, 2011 by the Minister of the Department of Environment. The purpose of the Regulation is to provide a framework for the orderly development and growth within the Rothesay Parish planning area in accordance with sound land use planning principles. The Regulation applies to the former Rothesay Parish Local Service District, which is now part of the Fundy Rural District.

The Rural Plan Regulation is available here to download. 

For more information on how to apply to the FRSC to amend, rezone, vary, or adjust the requirements of a Rural Plan, please contact planning staff at information@fundyregion.ca or 506-738-2014.