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Request
Application by 360 CAD Services requesting a rezoning from the Established Residential 3 (ER-3) zone to the Cluster Housing 1 (CH-1) zone at 13 Pinewood Drive, Dartmouth to enable a cluster housing development.
Proposal
The applicant, 360 CAD Design, is requesting to rezone the lot to the Cluster Housing One (CH-1) zone to enable a cluster housing development.
The major impacts of a rezoning to CH-1 are as follows:
- This zone permits up to four main buildings on a lot, each containing up to 6 units.
- The maximum number of dwelling units that can be built on a CH-1 lot is 24.
- The limitations on the height or total lot coverage of the buildings does not change as a result of a rezoning from Established Residential Three (ER-3) to Cluster Housing One (CH-1).
- The by-law requires that landscaping is provided, as well as a minimum amount of outdoor amenity space and bicycle parking. Vehicle parking is optional but not required in the Cluster Housing One (CH-1) zone.
The Development Plans (provided below) outline the rezoning proposal and project in detail. The Project Design Rationale provides insight into how the applicant intends to meet the policy in place and a general outline of the proposed development.
Process
The application will be considered under the Rezoning Process.
Status
The application is now in the public engagement stage. Once all public engagement has been completed, staff will incorporate all feedback into a staff report to be considered by the Regional Centre Community Council at a Public Hearing.
Opportunities to learn more about the proposal and provide your feedback on this application include an online presentation from the Planner, which can be found at: Planning Applications | Engage Halifax by searching PLANAPP-2025-01427 and, and by contacting the Planner directly using the contact information at the bottom of this webpage.
Documents Submitted for Evaluation
The applicant has submitted plans and studies required by HRM staff to properly evaluate the application. The documents are also available for review at the Planning Applications office at 5251 Duke Street, Halifax, Suite 300.
October 2025
- A – Project Design Rationale (PDF)
- B – Concept Site Plan (PDF)
- C – Concept Landscape Plan (PDF)
- D – Building A-B-C-D Elevations (PDF)
- E – Building A-B-C Floor Plans (PDF)
- F – Building D – Floor Plans (PDF)
- G – Traffic Impact Statement (PDF)
Contact Information
For further information, please contact:
Craig Wournell
Planner II
Development Services
Telephone: 902.221.0113
Email: craig.wournell@halifax.ca
Mailing Address
HRM Planning Applications
PO Box: 1749,
Halifax,
Nova Scotia,
B3J 3A5
Attention: Craig Wournell