Applications (Planning and Development)

Application - 125 Southlands Boulevard

The City has received an application from CGI Development Inc. to rezone land at 125 Southlands Boulevard from the Commercial Regional (CR) Zone to the Residential 2 (R2) Zone for a residential subdivision comprised of 86 Semi-detached Dwellings. A Municipal Plan Amendment is also required to redesignate the property to the Residential District. A portion of the property will remain in the Commercial District and Commercial Regional (CR) Zone.

You can learn more about this application on the

Text Amendment - 30 Duckworth Street

The City is considering a text amendment to the Envision St. John’s Development Regulations to add “Dwelling Units on the 1st storey – properties 24 to 30 Duckworth Street” as a Permitted Use in the Commercial Downtown Mixed (CDM) Zone. This amendment was prompted by an application for a dwelling unit on the 1st storey at 30 Duckworth Street.

You can learn more about this application on the Planning St. John’s webpage at engagestjohns.ca/planning. The Planning St. John's webpage allows the public...

Application - 94 Hamlyn Road

A change of Non-Conforming Use application has been submitted by Metro Hardwood Incorporated for 94 Hamlyn Road.

Description

The proposed application is a change of Non-Conforming Use from retail use to Warehouse/Storage Use. The Warehouse/Storage Use will occupy a floor area of approximately 55.7m² and the hours of operation will be seven days a week, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Parking is provided on-site.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Comments

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Application - 285 Southern Shore Highway, May 2026

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for 285 Southern Shore Highway.

Description

The application is for an extension to an existing Accessory Building. The proposed extension will increase the floor area of the Accessory Building to approximately 53.3m². The property is located in the Watershed Zone.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Comments

Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address to cityclerk@stjohns.ca or P.O. Box 908, St. John’s...

Text Amendment - Accessory Buildings and Backyard Suites

The City is considering an amendment to the Envision St. John's Development Regulations related to accessory buildings and backyard suites in Rural and Rural Residential Zones. The proposed changes would:

• Allow accessory buildings in a Rural Zone to be located in a front yard and in front of the building line, at Council’s discretion;
• Increase the maximum height for accessory buildings in a Rural Zone to up to 5 metres or the height of the main building on the lot, whichever is greater; and

Text Amendment - Heavy Equipment Storage

The City is considering an amendment to the Envision St. John's Development Regulations respecting Heavy Equipment Storage and Vehicle Storage Yards. Currently, Section 6.20 of the Development Regulations states that heavy equipment or vehicles must not be stored or parked within 20 metres of a residential zone or a zone that allows residential uses. The proposed amendment would reduce this minimum separation distance from 20 metres to 15 metres.

In addition to the proposed amendment, the City...

Application - 60 O'Leary Avenue, April 2026

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Conquest Holdings at 60 O’Leary Avenue.

Description

The proposed application is for Retail Use and will occupy a floor area of approximately 325m2. Hours of operations will be Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. On-site parking is provided.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Comments

Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address to cityclerk@stjohns.ca or P.O. Box 908, St...