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Notice of Registration - Wetland Text and Map Amendment

URBAN AND RURAL PLANNING ACT

CITY OF ST. JOHN’S

Take notice that St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 36, 2024, adopted on October 29, 2024, has been registered by the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs.

In general terms, the purpose of St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 36, 2024, is to amend Section 4.10 “Waterways, Wetlands, Ponds or Lakes” and Appendix C, Map 4 “Waterways and Wetlands” to protect Lundrigan’s Marsh, all wetlands with an overall weighted...

Notice of Registration - 26 Alexander Street

URBAN AND RURAL PLANNING ACT

CITY OF ST. JOHN’S

Take notice that St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 47, 2024, adopted on December 10, 2024, has been registered by the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs.

In general terms, the purpose of St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 47, 2024, is to rezone land at 26 Alexander Street from the Commercial Local (CL) Zone to the Apartment 2 (A2) Zone.

This amendment comes into effect on the date that this notice is printed...

Universal Corporate Wear Supports REAL Through Pink Shirt Sales

Universal Corporate Wear is once again making a positive difference in the lives of children in need by supporting the REAL Program through the sale of Pink Shirts. For every shirt sold, $1 will be donated directly to REAL. Wear your Pink Shirt on Pink Shirt Day (February 26) to help raise awareness about bullying and promote kindness, empathy, and inclusivity.

Last year, Universal Corporate Wear donated $1,200 to the REAL Program, and with your help, we aim to surpass that amount this year....

City Council Meeting Recap: January 14, 2025

The following is a recap of the City of St. John's Regular Council Meeting on January 14, 2025 which provides an overview of Council decisions. You can also view all related documents for the decisions below, video and the full agenda from the meeting by clicking the link below. 

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Planning Applications:

A planning application is a formal request to amend the Envision St. John's Municipal Plan and/or City’s Envision St. John’s Development Regulations. This would include applications...

Road Closure - Springdale Street (between Water Street & George Street West)

Thursday, January 16 and Friday, January 17 (7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day)

Motorists are advised that Springdale Street, between Water Street and George Street West, will be closed on Thursday, January 16 and Friday, January 17 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day to facilitate the ongoing construction of the JAG Hotel. A traffic detour will be in place.

The City of St. John’s apologizes for any inconvenience.  For more details or to report an issue, contact Access St. John’s by calling 311 or (709)...

Properly Place Waste

The City of St. John’s reminds residents that the correct placement of curbside waste helps keep our community clean and accessible for everyone. Waste carts, bins and bags must be placed at the curb:

• On the scheduled collection day only between 6-8 a.m., not the evening before
• Never placed on sidewalks

Improper placement can result in waste not being collected.

Waste bags or carts put out early or on the sidewalk impedes accessibility and during winter interferes with sidewalk and road snow...

Call for Members - Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Office of the City Clerk is seeking expressions of interest from organizational representatives in the literary discipline and from cultural, Indigenous, and intangible cultural heritage organizations, along with a community based public member with a strong interest in arts and culture.

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee provides information and advice to Council on matters related to arts, culture, Indigenous and intangible cultural heritage that intersect City policies, programs, and...