Text Amendment - Heat Pumps

The City is considering a text amendment to the St. John’s Development Regulations to repeal Section 6.19 Heat Pump, Mini-Split Heat Pump, Air Conditioner, or Exhaust Device. A Municipal Plan amendment is not required. If Section 6.19 is repealed, then changes will be made to the Residential Property Standards By-Law, the Commercial Maintenance By-Law, and the Heritage By-Law.

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 to learn more about planning applications, track progress, give feedback and ask questions all in one place. 

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9:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 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.

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