An “honest error” allowed two developers to submit proposals for apartment buildings much larger than zoning rules allow in a Halifax seaside neighbourhood, and municipal staff are now considering whether to make an exception for the projects.

The 64-unit and 22-unit buildings are proposed for Main Road in Eastern Passage , a community known for its fishing village and waterfront.

The problem is, there is technically a 12-unit cap on developments in the area.

“There’s some serious gaslighting going on,” said Liana Tilley, who has lived on her property in Eastern Passage for 34 years.

Tilley’s now worried that if allowed to go through, the construction of an apartment building next door will destroy her water well and geothermal heating system.

“If the development goes through and th

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