Planning & Development / By-laws
Local governments have a significant impact on people's daily lives. By-laws developed for the community are the enabling legislation that helps shape policy, development and financial decisions to achieve the common goals of the community.
Three provincial laws govern municipalities in New Brunswick and shape their scope: the Local Governance Act, the Community Planning Act and the Regional Service Delivery Act. Through these acts of legislation, the By-laws of Hampton are developed before being brought to the Council for review. Each by-law proposal, or proposed change, must undergo three readings at public meetings of the Council before being enacted to ensure the public’s participation in the process.
Residents who wish to provide feedback on any of the following By-laws may contact the Clerk’s Office at 506-832-6065 or by email clerksoffice@hampton.ca.
Draft By-Laws:
Public Notice: December 15, 2025
Public Notice is hereby given that Hampton Council intends to hold third and final reading for By-Law No. HAM-2025-24: A By-Law to Amend Hampton Zoning By-Law No. HAM-2023-16, and By-Law No. HAM-2025-25: A By-Law to Amend Hampton Zoning By-Law No. HAM-2023-16 on January 13, 2026, at 7 pm in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 648 Main Street, Hampton.
The draft By-Laws can be viewed by clicking on the links below, by visiting Town Hall from Monday to Friday during regular business hours, or by contacting the Clerk’s Office at clerksoffice@hampton.ca or by calling 506-832-6065. Questions regarding the proposed amendments can be directed to the Planning, Engineering & Development Department at planning@hampton.ca.
Anyone wishing to offer an opinion on the draft By-Laws may do so in writing by noon on January 9, 2026. Written comments can be sent to the office of the Clerk via email to clerksoffice@hampton.ca, by mail at Hampton, P.O. Box 1066, 648 Main Street, Hampton, NB, E5N 8H1 or delivered in person to Town Hall, 648 Main Street, Hampton.