The City received an application proposing construction of a 179.86m² Accessory Building. The maximum Accessory Building Area requirement is the lesser of 10% of the lot area or 75% of the Residential Building footprint. The applicant is requesting a Variance on the maximum Accessory Building Area requirement to be considered under Section 7.4 of the St. John’s Development Regulations which allows up to a 10% Variance from any applicable requirement to be considered. 

In general terms, Section 7.4 can allow Council to grant a Variance from the applicable requirements to a maximum of 10%. A Variance of 9% is required for the proposal which would result in an Accessory Building Area of 179.86m². 

For questions or comments please contact Planning at (709) 576-8285, or by e-mail planning@stjohns.ca by August 14, 2026. 

Council Decision Date

August 25, 2026