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Application: 114 Bonaventure Avenue

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for 114 Bonaventure Avenue.

Description

The proposed application is a Home Occupation for personal counselling services. Hours of operation will be Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The owner is the sole employee, and the floor area of the office space will be approximately 10.5m2. On-site parking is provided.

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9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Apr. 25, 2023

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Affordable Housing Supports

With the recent announcement of Federal and Provincial funding for affordable housing, it’s a good time to highlight some ways the City of St. John’s can support affordable housing developments.

Recognizing the need for increased affordable housing supply in St. John’s, the City offers the following supports:

• We exempt all registered not-for-profits from municipal fees, including applicable development and permit fees
  • Certain properties may be exempted from paying property tax, including...

Good Friday Holiday City Schedule

Due to the Good Friday holiday on Friday, April 7 all City offices and facilities will be closed.

Garbage and recycling collection will not occur on Friday, it will be collected on Saturday, April 8.

All City parking by-laws are still in effect, however paid parking will not be enforced as Friday is a Shops Closing Holiday.

The Residential drop-off and landfill at Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will be closed on Friday.

Public washrooms will be open at Bannerman Park, Bowring Park and...

Garbage Must Be Covered Beginning April 1

Residents are reminded that garbage put out at the curb for collection must be completely covered from April 1 through November 30. Acceptable covers include metal or plastic containers with a lid or a net.

Garbage is not permitted at the curb before 6 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. This measure is in place to reduce the amount of litter on streets, parks and open spaces.

For further information Access St. John’s is available to residents 24 hours a day, seven days a week by email at

Text Amendment: Health and Wellness Centre

Description

The City is considering a text amendment to the St. John’s Development Regulations that would add Health and Wellness Centre as a Permitted Use in the Commercial Kenmount (CK), Commercial Mixed Use (CM), Commercial Office (CO) and Commercial Office Hotel (COH) Zones.

This amendment is prompted by an application for a Pilates studio at 801 Water Street within the Commercial Mixed Use Zone.  

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9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2023

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Application: 5 Sinnott Place

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for 5 Sinnott Place.

Description

The Home Occupation is for a family home childcare, which will be owner operated and accommodate up to seven  children. The floor area will be 16m² and operate Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. On-site parking is provided.

Comment By 

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 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...