Council Business

Sussex Council intends to read a summary of the proposed By-Law #1203-10-15, A By-Law to Amend Schedule “A” of By-Law 1203-10 a By-Law to Regulate Water, Sanitary and Storm Sewer Systems

The purpose of this by-law is to amend Schedule “A” of By-Law #1203-10 to revise the conversion factors used in Schedule “A” Water, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Rate Charges.

The proposed by-law may be examined at the office of the Clerk between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Town Office, located at 524 Main Street, Sussex NB.

The sections of the by-law are:

1.0 Purpose

2.0 Definitions

3.0 Administration

4.0 Licensing

5.0 Fees

6.0 Enforcement

7.0 Penalties

8.0 Validity

9.0 Repeal

10.0 Effective Date

Tara Olesen
Town Clerk

Sussex Council intends to read a summary of the proposed By-Law #139-26, A By-Law To Amend Schedule A Of By-Law 37-99 A By-Law Respecting The Water Utility And By-Law 18-A, A By-Law Respecting The Sewer System.

The purpose of this by-law is to amend conversion factors of Schedule “A” of By-Law 37-99 A By-Law Respecting The Water Utility And By-Law 18-A, a By-Law Respecting The Sewer System.

The proposed by-law may be examined at the office of the Clerk between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Town Office, located at 524 Main Street, Sussex NB.

The sections of the by-law are:

1.0 Effective Date

2.0 Conversion Factors

3.0 Water Rates

• 3.1 Metered Single & Two-Family (Separate Services)
• 3.2 Metered Two-Family (Single Meter)
• 3.3 Metered Apartment Building, 3-Family and/or Greater
• 3.4 Metered Apartment Building, 4-Family and/or Greater
• 3.5 Metered Non-Residential Users
• 3.6 Dwelling Unit Flat Rate

4.0 Meter Testing

• 4.1 Meter Testing Fee (Meters up to 1″)
• 4.2 Meter Testing Fee (Meters over 1″)
• 4.3 Faulty Meter Exception

5.0 Private Sprinkler Systems & Hydrant Connections

• 5.1 Sprinkler Systems
• 5.2 Hydrant Connections

6.0 Sanitary Sewer Rates

• 6.1 Metered Water Without Wastewater Meter Rate
• 6.2 Dwelling Unit Flat Rate
• 6.3 Wastewater Meter and BOD Rate
  • (a) Metered Residential User Rate
  • (b) Metered Non-Residential User Rate
• 6.4 East Coast Village

7.0 Non-Metered Water & Wastewater User Unit Tables

• 7.1 Residential
• 7.2 Apartment Buildings
• 7.3 Institutional
• 7.4 Others
• 7.5 Special Billings

8.0 Standard Charges

• 8.1 Water Service Connections
• 8.2 Sanitary Sewer Service Connections
• 8.3 Storm Sewer Service Connections
• 8.4 Water Supply from 1½” Line or Fire Hydrant
• 8.5 Filling Swimming Pools
• 8.6 Septage Sewer Charge
• 8.7 Water Service Reconnection Fee
• 8.8 Overtime Charges

9.0 Discount

10.0 Plural or Feminine Terms

11.0 Validity

12.0 By-law Repealed

• 12.1 Repeal of Previous By-law
• 12.2 Effect of Repeal

Tara Olesen
Town Clerk

Sussex Council intends to read a summary of the proposed By-Law #1051-25, A By-Law To Regulate Traffic in Sussex.

The purpose of this by-law is to regulate traffic and parking on municipal streets within the Sussex in order to enhance public safety, improve traffic flow, and support the efficient use of roadways.

The proposed by-law may be examined at the office of the Clerk between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Town Office, located at 524 Main Street, Sussex NB.

The sections of the by-law are:

I TITLE
II INTERPRETATION
III MOTOR VEHICLE ACT
IV THROUGH HIGHWAYS
V TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS/PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SIGNALS
VI TRUCK ROUTES
VII ONE-WAY HIGHWAYS
VIII RIGHT TURNS
IX LEFT TURNS
X STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
XI LIMITED OR TIMED PARKING AREAS
XII WINTER SEASON
XIII LOADING ZONES
XIV PARADES, PROCESSIONS AND FUNERAL CORTEGE
XV PEDESTRIAN RIGHTS AND DUTIES
XVI MAXIMUM SPEED OF VEHICLES
XVII IMPOUNDING OF VEHICLES
XVIII MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS
XIX ENFORCEMENT
XX PLURAL OR FEMININE TERMS
XXI VALIDITY
XXII BY-LAWS REPEALED

Tara Olesen
Town Clerk

The Town of Sussex has registered the proposed Sussex Flood Mitigation Project with the New Brunswick Department of Environment and Local Government (NBDELG) as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process.

The proposed project is intended to reduce flood impacts by constructing two engineered diversion channels that would redirect peak flows from Parsons Brook and Trout Creek away from the downtown core and into the Kennebecasis River floodplain.

Residents are encouraged to learn more about the project and participate in the review process. A public Open House will be held:

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Golden Jubilee Hall, 50 Perry Street

Project documents are available at Sussex Town Hall, online at www.sussex.ca, and through NBDELG EIA Projects Under Determination Review (Project #1659).

Public comments will be accepted until August 28, 2026 and submitted as part of the EIA review process.

12 May 2026

In accordance with Section 111 of the Community Planning Act, SNB 2017, c.19 and amendments thereto, PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Sussex intends to consider an amendment to the Zoning By-law and Municipal Plan for the property on Green Valley Drive having PID 00208777 from Agricultural and Rural to Medium Density Residential to permit the development of townhouses, subject to rezoning.

Written feedback, including objections or comments, on the proposed amendment for the Hearing of Objections should be forwarded to the undersigned no later than July 15, 2026.

Should you have questions about the request or the review process, please contact the Clerk’s Office by mail at 524 Main Street, Sussex, N.B., E4E 3E4 or by email at tara.olesen@sussex.ca.

The following documentation can also be reviewed at the Town Office, 524 Main Street, Sussex from Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm exclusive of civic holidays:

Tara Olesen, Town Clerk – Sussex

12 May 2026

In accordance with Section 111 of the Community Planning Act, SNB 2017, c.19 and amendments thereto, PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Sussex intends to consider an amendment to the Zoning By-law to permit multiple main buildings on a single lot on a property on Main Street having PID 00268433 and civic address 312 Main Street with terms and conditions, subject to rezoning.

Written feedback, including objections or comments, on the proposed amendment should be forwarded to the undersigned no later than June 4, 2026, for Planning Advisory Committee review or no later than June 15, 2026, for the Hearing of Objections. Please note, anonymous submissions will not be considered.

Should you have questions about the request or the review process, please contact the Clerk’s Office by mail at 524 Main Street, Sussex, N.B., E4E 3E4 or by email at tara.olesen@sussex.ca.

The following documentation can also be reviewed at the Town Office, 524 Main Street, Sussex from Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm exclusive of civic holidays:

Tara Olesen, Town Clerk – Sussex