Any work that is less than one metre is considered to be landscaping and no permit is required.
If the retaining wall is greater than one metre, a permit will be required. You will need to submit stamped, engineered drawings for the structure. Contact our office before beginning this work.
The Minimum Property Standards Program inspects rented residential apartments in Saint John to ensure they meet minimum requirements for health, safety and comfort.
Complete the submission package below and submit to onestop@saintjohn.ca or in person at the One-Stop Development Shop, 15 Market Square, ground floor, City Hall.
Complete the submission package below and submit to onestop@saintjohn.ca or in person at the One-Stop Development Shop, 15 Market Square, ground floor, City Hall.
Complete the submission package below and submit to onestop@saintjohn.ca or in person at the One-Stop Development Shop, 15 Market Square, ground floor, City Hall.
Complete the submission package below and submit to onestop@saintjohn.ca or in person at the One-Stop Development Shop, 15 Market Square, ground floor, City Hall.
Complete the submission package below and submit to onestop@saintjohn.ca or in person at the One-Stop Development Shop, 15 Market Square, ground floor, City Hall.
Is the use of your property being altered or changed? You will need to complete the Change of Use Submission Package.
Complete the submission package below and submit to onestop@saintjohn.ca or in person at the One-Stop Development Shop, 15 Market Square, ground floor, City Hall.
Your building or renovation will have to meet different requirements and standards depending on whether or not your property is in a heritage area. Is it?
Complete the application below and submit to onestop@saintjohn.ca or in person at the One-Stop Development Shop, 15 Market Square, ground floor, City Hall.
Public notices are required by law to inform citizens of upcoming decisions to be made by Saint John Common Council. Notices may involve details of proposed infrastructure, real estate development, zoning and other bylaw amendments.
Notices are posted here on the City of Saint John website and distributed to e-mail subscribers to allow for citizens' review and response.
To respond to a public notice, review proposed amendments, or request to participate in public hearings, please contact the City Clerk's Office.
Use the interactive map to determine if your property is located in a Heritage Area.
Do you need a plumbing permit? A Plumbing Permit application must be filled in and submitted by the Licensed Plumbing Contractor and sent to the One Stop Development Shop.
Complete the application below and submit to onestop@saintjohn.ca or in person at the One-Stop Development Shop, 15 Market Square, ground floor, City Hall.
Do you need an electrical waiver? Electrical Waivers are prepared by the One Stop Shop. These are to allow a customer to obtain a Provincial Electrical Permit stating a building permit is not required for the proposed work.
Is your property in a Flood Risk Area (there are four)? If it is, and you want to dig, fill in your property, or change the footprint of your building (addition, deck, etc.) you'll need a Flood Risk Area Development Permit (and possibly also a building permit).
Looking for something else? Complete the form below and a member of our team will connect with you regarding your inquiry.
Do you have a dog that needs a license, or do you have a concern about someone else’s dog?
In Saint John, all dogs need to be registered and licensed.
You can buy a license at SPCA Animal Rescue, City Hall and some Animal Hospitals for $25 (dogs that are not spayed or neutered), or $10 (dogs that are spayed or neutered). To get a license, you must supply contact information, specifics of the dog, and proof of vaccination for distemper and rabies.
If you’re worried because of a dog running at large, dog bites or attempted bites, dog barking, dog poop and scoop violations, or a diseased / injured dog, you need to contact the SPCA.
Are you concerned about a sick or injured cat, or a cat that’s stray or missing? The City doesn’t respond to reports of stray or missing cats, or provide for their care. However, the Animal Control Officer may seize a stray cat if it is diseased and/or injured to such an extent that euthanasia is the only humane option.
Whether you can keep chickens or not depends on the kind of building you live in. What best describes where you live?
The word “community” is a bigger, richer, more meaningful one than most of us realize. Sure, a community is the group of people we live near, another name for neighbourhood. But of course, we can enjoy the benefits of community while not living anywhere near those who share our community with us. Shared ideas. Shared passions. Shared concerns. Shared interests. Shared time. When we share something of value with others, it’s a community. And in Saint John, we work hard to create and nurture every kind of community that has value for our people.
You may be able to keep chickens. Please see Section 9.9 of the Zoning By-law.
You will not be able to keep chickens