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Notice of Registration - Landscaping and Driveways for Small Apartment Buildings Text Amendment

Take notice that St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 66, 2025, adopted on October 21, 2025, has been registered by the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs.

In general terms, the purpose of St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 66, 2025, is to modify landscaping requirements and enable driveways for small Apartment Buildings with six or fewer Dwelling Units within a Residential Zone.

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

Notice of Registration - 853 Main Road

Take notice that St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 70, 2025, adopted on December 2, 2025, has been registered by the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs.

In general terms, the purpose of St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 70, 2025 is to update Appendix C, Map 4 to reflect a change in the status of the wetland at 853 Main Road.

This amendment comes into effect on the date that this notice is printed in the Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette. For further...

Application - 45-53 Blackmarsh Road

The City has received an application from Campbell Development Limited to rezone 45-53 Blackmarsh Road from the Industrial Commercial (IC) Zone to the Commercial Mixed (CM) Zone and develop a total of twenty (20) Dwelling Units within the existing commercial buildings at 45 and 47 Blackmarsh Road.

As part of this rezoning application, the City is also advertising the Discretionary Use of four (4) Dwelling Units on the first floor of the building at 47 Blackmarsh Road.

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Text Amendment - Housekeeping

The City is considering a text amendment to the Envision St. John's Development Regulations to address various housekeeping items. The purpose of this amendment is to correct inconsistencies, typos, duplications, omissions, and to clarify provisions in the Regulations that are unclear or may lead to misinterpretation.

A complete copy of the proposed Development Regulations amendment can be found on the Planning St. John’s webpage at engagestjohns.ca/planning. The Planning St. John's webpage allows...

Application - 34 Campbell Avenue

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Despacito for 34 Campbell Avenue.

Description

The application is for a Bakery/Restaurant. The floor area will be approximately 90m² and operate Monday to Sunday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Parking is provided on-site.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, 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 NL  A1C 5M2.

Comments received become a matter of...

Application - 70 Power's Road

The City has received an application for a Cidery at 70 Power's Road. To enable this development, Council is considering an amendment to the Development Regulations to add a new definition of Cidery/Winery, and to add Cidery/Winery as a Discretionary Use in the Agriculture (AG) Zone. A Municipal Plan amendment is not required.

In addition to the proposed amendment, the City is also advertising the Discretionary Use of a Cidery at 70 Power's Road. The proposed Cidery will have a floor area of...

Traffic Signal Advisory

Motorists are advised that some traffic lights may be experiencing snow coverage on signal lenses, which can reduce visibility at intersections.

City crews are working to identify and clear affected signals as quickly as possible. In the meantime, drivers are asked to use extra caution when approaching intersections, slow down, and be prepared to stop if signal visibility is limited.

Thank you for your patience as we work to address these issues and keep roads safe.

Residents are reminded that if...