The City is considering amending Section 4.10(1) of the Envision St. John's Development Regulations respecting buffers for waterways and tributaries. The purpose of this amendment is to clarify how waterway buffers apply where streams or tributaries enter bridges or culverts.

You can learn more about this proposed text amendment on the Planning St. John’s webpage at engagestjohns.ca/planning or use a device to scan the QR Code. 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. Friday, July 10, 2026

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