PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT RE: CONVERTED ACCOMMODATION USES

Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider amending The City of Saint John Zoning By-law at its regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

The amendment will establish a new land use definition “converted accommodation” to enable the conversion of an existing accommodation establishments into dwelling units, and to add the use to the Uptown Commercial (CU), Business Park Commercial (CBP), Commercial Corridor (CC), and General Commercial (CG) zones.

The proposed use will facilitate the conversion of accommodation structures into dwelling units in a number of commercial zones. This will help facilitate the development of new dwelling units, including affordable housing units to meet the City’s established housing needs.

For details on how to inspect the amendment, or to register to participate, please contact the Office of the Common Clerk at CommonClerk@saintjohn.ca. Written objections to the amendment may be provided in writing and/or verbally at the Public Hearing to be held by Common Council. To register for participation in the hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s Office in advance at commonclerk@saintjohn.ca

Written objections to the amendment may be sent to the undersigned at City Hall.

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Jonathan Taylor, Common Clerk

(506) 658-2862