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New Traffic Calming Policy Approved

Today, City Council approved an updated Traffic Calming Policy following public engagement and a comprehensive review of the former process in 2022.

The new policy clearly defines how to evaluate whether a given street is eligible for traffic calming, and what steps need to take place throughout the process. The updated process includes a petition from people who live on a street, data collection on site, and installation of trial temporary measures. Information about the process and policy is...

Be A Responsible Pet Owner

Pet owners have a responsibility under the Animal Control Regulation By-Law to ensure the wellbeing of both pets and City residents. There are many things you can do to keep your pets safe and ensure the City of St. John’s is a safe and enjoyable place for all City residents.

Stoop and Scoop

If your pet does its business on any property other than your own, you must clean up after them immediately. This shows respect for your neighbours and our shared public spaces. Many of our public parks have...

Property Re-Assessment Year 2024

Property Assessments take place on a two-year assessment cycle and 2024 is a reassessment year. The City of St. John’s will be issuing assessments to property owners beginning in June 2023. The assessed value of everyone’s property is set as of a “base date.” This ensures that each property within the city is treated uniformly with all properties being assessed as of the same date. The base date for 2024 is January 1, 2022; therefore, the assessment you will receive provides a market value for...

Text Amendment – Heritage Use Definition and Conditions

Description

The City is considering a text amendment to the St. John’s Development Regulations, that would clarify the definition of a Heritage Use and add conditions for building extensions to designated Heritage Buildings. Details of the proposed changes can be found on the Engage St. John’s Project Page.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

Comments

Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address. 

Comments received become a matter of public record and are...

Application - 425 Blackmarsh Road and Westview Avenue

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by 91619 Newfoundland & Labrador Corp. at 425 Blackmarsh Road and Westview Avenue.

Description

The proposed application is for 74 Townhouse Lots. Each proposed lot will conform to the A2 Zone requirements and provide required parking. Layout and Design will be subject to all City specifications.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Comments

Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address, or mail to P.O. Box...