MPSA-2023-00399 (Former Case 23600) - 30 Ridge Valley Road, Halifax

Request

Universal Contract Limited, on behalf of Universal Properties Inc., is applying to amend the Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and the Halifax Mainland Land Use By-law (LUB) to construct 2 new multi-unit dwellings on 30 Ridge Valley Road, Halifax: 
(a) Building A (16-storey, 160 units); and 
(b) Building B (10-storey, 138 units).

Proposal

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The applicant wishes to construct two (2) new multi-unit residential buildings on the subject site. The major aspects of the proposal are as follows:
•    increase the number of units permitted;
•    reduce parking requirements; and 
•    modernize requirements that impact the look and feel of the building.

The Development Plans (provided below) outline the development proposal in detail, and include information related to the location and height of the proposed buildings, parking locations, driveway access, and the applicant’s rationale and request.

Process

The application has been included as part of the MPS and LUB Amendments considered through MINORREV-2024-001198.

Status

Halifax Regional Council will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed Urgent Changes to Planning Documents for Housing – Additional Sites (Case 2024-001198) amendments starting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Halifax City Hall (Council Chambers), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS. The hearing will continue on additional dates if necessary. 

For more information about the Urgent Changes to Planning Documents for Housing – Additional Sites, please visit the website here. To read the staff report, please see item 15.1.4 on the February 11, 2025 Regional Council agenda. If you have questions about the amendment package, please contact haf@halifax.ca.  

You may speak in person or virtually, and/or submit written comments. To participate virtually, speakers must pre-register by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025.  Pre-registration is encouraged for in person speakers. Due to the potential high number of speakers, all speakers are encouraged to register as early as possible. Email clerks@halifax.ca or phone 902.490.4210 to pre-register.

Written comments must be received by the Municipal Clerks Office by 3:00 p.m. on March 18, 2025 and may be forwarded to the Municipal Clerk by email, clerks@halifax.ca, by mail, P.O. Box 1749, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3A5; by fax, 902-490-4208. For more information visit halifax.ca/city-hall/regional-council/public-hearings.. 

All visitors to Halifax City Hall must sign-in at the security desk, located at the main entrance (Grand Parade). Visitors who use the accessible entrance on Argyle Street will be escorted to the security desk by staff. All visitors must present federal, provincial, or territorial government-issued photo ID to security, or show a combination of two pieces of government-issued IDs or documentations (e.g. bills) as long as they both include their first and last name.

Additional information regarding the proposed amendments is available on the application page for MINORREV-2024-001198.

This notice was posted to this site on FEBRUARY 20, 2025, under section 221 of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter. 

Documents Submitted for Evaluation

The applicant has submitted plans and studies required by HRM staff to properly evaluate the application. Additional studies may be requested during the review process. The relevant documents are linked below.