Regional Plan

The Regional Plan establishes long-range, region-wide planning policies outlining where, when, and how future growth and development should take place between now and 2031.

Vision and Guiding Principle: Our vision for the future is to enhance our quality of life by fostering the growth of healthy and vibrant communities, a strong and diverse economy, and sustainable environment.

The plan seeks to address the needs and view of all sectors of the region, recognizing the diversity of its citizens, community and geography.

The Regional Plan is currently being reviewed 

Visit the Shape Your City Project Page for the latest updates and opportunities for public participation.

The Regional Plan is regularly reviewed to make sure it still reflects the region’s goals for growth and development. In February 2020, Regional Council initiated a review of the current plan, which has been in effect since October 18, 2014.

 

The proposed Regional Plan and amendment package is now available

Halifax Regional Council will hold a Special Meeting to consider First Reading of the proposed new Regional Plan and amendment package, including Minimum Planning Requirements, on Tuesday, June 3 at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers (City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax). 

To read the staff report and learn more about the proposed amendments, please see item 4 on the June 3, 2025 Regional Council agenda. If you have questions about the content of the report, please contact regionalplan@halifax.ca.  

 

Full text of the Regional Plan and related maps

This text-only version of the 2014 Regional Plan [PDF] contains all amendments to May 26, 2025.

Each of the plan’s nineteen maps are provided below in PDF, while Maps 1-12 also available in ArcGIS Online Format.

These electronic conversions are unofficial copies and are provided for information purposes only. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these electronic copies, the Halifax Regional Municipality assumes no responsibility for discrepancies that may have resulted from the reformatting for electronic publication or from delays in updating approved amendments.

Regional Subdivision By-law

Regional Subdivision By-Law (text and schedules, except for schedules B, H, I and J) (PDF)

Subdivision By-law Schedules:

Schedule B - Service Requirement Map
Schedule H - Interim Growth Management Area (Map)
Schedule I - Future Transportation Routes (Map)
Schedule J - Beaver Bank and Hammonds Plains Growth Control Areas (Map)