2026-01-26_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jour
City of Saint John
Common Council Meeting
AGENDA
Monday, January 26, 2026
6:00 pm
Meeting Conducted by Electronic Participation
An Electronic means of communication will be used at this meeting. The public may attend the meeting in
person in the Council Chamber or view the meeting on the City’s Website (www.saintjohn.ca) or on Rogers
TV.
Pages
1.Call to Order
1.1 Land Acknowledgement
1.2 National Anthem
2.Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of January 12, 2026 5 - 10
3.Approval of Agenda
4.Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
5.Consent Agenda
5.1 Community Development Fund Agreement: Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Renovation Project Phase A&B Concept Design (Recommendation in Report)
11 - 18
5.2 Regional Development Corporation (RDC) Fund Agreement: Canada Games
Aquatic Centre Renovation Project Strategic Infrastructure Fund
(Recommendation in Report)
19 - 29
5.3 Correspondence: Canadian Amyloidosis Support Network - Proclamation
Request - Amyloidosis Awareness Month (Recommendation: Refer to Clerk to
prepare proclamation)
30 - 35
6.Members Comments
7.Proclamation
8.Delegations / Presentations
8.1 Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick re: Dementia Friendly Communities 36 - 52
9.Public Hearings - 6:30 p.m.
10.Consideration of By-laws
10.1 Nuisance By-law and Use of Sidewalks By-law Amendment (1st and 2nd
Reading)
53 - 62
10.2 Zoning By-Law Amendment - 19 Anglin Drive (3rd Reading)63 - 69
10.3 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment - 30-Day Letter - North End
Neighbourhood Plan
70 - 161
10.4 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment - 30-Day Letter - 358 1/2 Rothesay
Avenue
162 - 168
11.Submissions by Council Members
12.Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Community Safety Services Team Update 169 - 171
13.Committee Reports
14.Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
15.General Correspondence
16.Supplemental Agenda
17.Committee of the Whole
17.1 Delegation of Authority to Amend Agreement of Purchase and Sale for 608
Millidge Avenue
172 - 172
17.2 Triparty Memorandum of Understanding with Service New Brunswick, Hotspot
and City of Saint John
173 - 173
17.3 HFA Contribution Agreement and Assignment of Green Zones 174 - 175
17.4 Multipurpose Recreational Facility - Status Update 176 - 176
18.Adjournment
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City of Saint John
Common Council Meeting
Monday, January 26, 2026
Committee of the Whole
1. Call to Order
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provisions of subsection 68(1) of the Local Governance Act and Council / Committee will make a
decision(s) in that respect in Open Session:
4:30 p.m., 2nd Floor Boardroom, City Hall
1.1 Approval of Minutes 68(1)
1.2 Land Matter 68(1)(d)
1.3 Financial Matter 68(1)(c)
1.4 Financial Matter 68(1)(c)
1.5 Legal Matter 68(1)(f,j)
1.6 Financial Matter 68(1)(c)
1.7 Financial Matter 68(1)(c)
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Ville de Saint John
Séance du conseil communal
Lundi 26 janvier 2026
18 h
Salle du Conseil municipal, 2e étage, hôtel de ville
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peut assister à la séance en personne à la salle du Conseil ou la regarder sur le site
Web de la Ville (www.saintjohn.ca) ou sur Rogers TV.
Comité plénier
1. Ouverture de la séance
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locale. Le conseil/comité prendra une ou des décisions à cet égard au cours de la séance
publique :
16 h 30 — Clôture du comité plénier — salle de conseil au 2e étage
1.1 Approbation du procès–verbal 68(1)
1.2 Question foncière 68(1)d)
1.3 Question financière 68(1)c)
1.4 Question financière 68(1)c)
1.5 Question juridique 68(1)(f,j)
1.6 Question financière 68(1)c)
1.7 Question financière 68(1)c)
Séance ordinaire
1. Ouverture de la séance
1.1 Reconnaissance territoriale
1.2 Hymne national
2. Approbation du procès–verbal
2.1 Procès–verbal du 12 janvier 2026 2
3. Adoption de l’ordre du jour
4. Divulgations de conflits d’intérêts
5. Questions soumises à l’approbation du conseil
5.1 Entente relative au Fonds de développement communautaire : Projet de
rénovation du Centre aquatique des Jeux du Canada – Phase A et B du
stade de conception (Recommandation du rapport)
5.2 Entente relative au Fonds de la Société de développement régional
(SDR) : Projet de rénovation du Centre aquatique des Jeux du Canada –
Fonds sur l’infrastructure stratégique (Recommandations du rapport)
5.3 Correspondance : Réseau canadien de soutien aux personnes atteintes
d’amylose – Demande de proclamation : Mois de sensibilisation à
l’amylose (Recommandation : Confier au greffier la préparation de la
proclamation)
6. Commentaires présentés par les membres
7. Proclamation
8. Délégations et présentations
8.1 Société Alzheimer du Nouveau‑Brunswick – Concernant : Communautés
proches alliées Alzheimer
9. Audiences publiques
10. Étude des arrêtés municipaux
10.1 Règlement sur les nuisances et modification du règlement sur l’utilisation
des trottoirs (1re et 2e lecture)
10.2 Modification du règlement de zonage – 1, promenade Anglin (3e lecture)
10.3 Proposition de modification du plan municipal – Lettre de 30 jours : Plan
d’aménagement du Quartier nord
10.4 Proposition de modification du plan municipal – Lettre de 30 jours :
358 ½, avenue Rothesay
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
12. Affaires municipales évoquées par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Mise à jour de l’équipe des services de sécurité communautaire
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13. Rapports déposés par les comités
14. Étude des sujets écartés des questions soumises à l’approbation du Bureau
15. Correspondance Générale
16. Ordre du jour supplémentaire
17. Comité plénier
17.1 Délégation de pouvoir pour modifier la convention d’achat et de vente du
608, avenue Millidge
17.2 Protocole d’entente tripartite avec Service Nouveau-Brunswick, Hotspot
et la Ville de Saint John
17.3 Accord de contribution au programme «Logement pour tous» et
attribution de zones vertes
17.4 Installations récréatives polyvalentes – Mise à jour de l’état
18. Levée de la séance
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COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL
January 12, 2026 / le 12 janvier 2026
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MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
JANUARY 12, 2026, AT 6:15 PM
2ND FLOOR COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
An Electronic means of communication will be used at this meeting. The public may
attend the meeting in person in the Council Chamber or view the meeting on the City’s
Website (www.saintjohn.ca) or on Rogers TV.
Present: Mayor Donna Noade Reardon
Deputy Mayor John MacKenzie (virtual attendance)
Councillor-at-Large Gary Sullivan
Councillor Ward 1 Greg Norton
Councillor Ward 1 Joanna Killen
Councillor Ward 2 Barry Ogden
Councillor Ward 3 Gerry Lowe
Councillor Ward 3 Mariah Darling
Councillor Ward 4 Paula Radwan
Absent: Councillor-at-Large Brent Harris
Councillor Ward 4 Greg Stewart
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer (Interim) K. Fudge
Fire Chief R. Nichol
Commissioner Utilities and Infrastructure Services I. Fogan
Commissioner Public Works and Transportation M. Hugenholtz
Commissioner Growth and Community Services A. Poffenroth
Director Legal Services J. Boucher
Director External Relations L. Kennedy
Director Human Resources D. McQuade-Clark
Director Financial Services C. Lavigne
City Clerk J. Taylor
Deputy City Clerk A. McLennan
1. Call to Order
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1.1 Land Acknowledgement
Councillor Darling read aloud the Land Acknowledgement and called for a moment of
reflection.
“The City of Saint John/Menaquesk is situated is the traditional territory of the
Wolastoqiyik/Maliseet.The Wolastoqiyik/Maliseet along with their Indigenous Neighbours,
the Mi’Kmaq/Mi’kmaw and Passamaquoddy/Peskotomuhkati signed Peace and
Friendship Treaties with the British Crown in the 1700s that protected their rights to lands
and resources.”
1.2 National Anthem
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of December 15, 2025
Moved by Councillor Darling, seconded by Councillor Killen:
RESOLVED that the minutes of December 15, 2025, be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
3. Approval of Agenda
Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Councillor Radwan:
RESOLVED that the agenda of January 12, 2026, be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
No disclosures were declared.
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2026-006: HP
Server and Storage Maintenance Renewal, Common Council approve the purchase of HP
server and storage maintenance for one year from Bulletproof Solutions ULC (Bulletproof)
at a cost of $212,327.14 (CAD) plus applicable taxes, and that the Mayor and Clerk be
authorized to execute any documents necessary to facilitate the purchase.
5.2 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2026-005:
Conservation of Watershed Lands - Conservation Recognition Agreement, Common
Council support the recognition of the identified City-owned watershed lands as Other
Effective Area-Based Conservation Measure (OECM) and authorize execution of the
Conservation Recognition Agreement; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the
Conservation Recognition Agreement with the provincial Department of Natural
Resources and Energy Development (DNRED), as required by the Province of New
Brunswick to facilitate reporting of these lands and OECMs.
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5.3 RESOLVED that the submitted report M&C 2026-002: 2024 Annual Workforce
Report, be received for information.
5.4 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2026-003:
Adoption of the Antenna System Siting Policy, Common Council adopt the submitted
Antenna System Siting Policy.
5.5 RESOLVED that the correspondence from A. Andrade re: Protected Bikeway on
Main Street and Saint John’s Urban Transformation, be received for information.
5.6 RESOLVED that the correspondence from A. Pottle re: Perceived Lack of Access
to Green Space in Saint John, be received for information.
5.7 RESOLVED that the correspondence from C. Armstrong re: Parking Ban, be
received for information.
5.8 RESOLVED that the Request for Proclamation re: Environmental Sensitivities /
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (ES-MCS) Awareness Day, be referred to the Clerk to
prepare the proclamation and to the Communications Department for the Illumination
request.
Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out in each consent agenda item respectively,
be adopted.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Members Comments
Members commented on various local events.
Moved by Councillor Norton, seconded by Councillor Darling:
RESOLVED that Council break for a five-minute recess.
MOTION CARRIED.
Council recessed from 6:25 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
7. Proclamation
8. Delegations / Presentations
9. Public Hearings – 6:30 p.m.
9.1 Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment with Planning Advisory Committee report
and Staff presentation – 19 Anglin Drive (1st and 2nd Reading)
Commissioner Poffenroth presented an overview of the rezoning application to rezone the
site at 19 Anglin Drive from Low Rise Residential (RL) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM) to
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allow for four multi-unit residential buildings. Each apartment building will be 3-storeys and
contain 18-units. Site development would include associated parking, outdoor amenity
space, access, and landscaping. Approval of the application is recommended.
Planner Y. Mattson reviewed the submitted presentation “19 Anglin Drive - PID
55054779.”
The Mayor called the Public Hearing to order.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment
with no one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed amendment
with the following presenting:
Erik de Jong, Atlantic Community Housing Ltd.
Key comments expressed included:
An important development project for Saint John
Thankful to the City of Saint John for their support of the development
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled “By-Law Number C.P. 111-213 A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John” rezoning on Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of
The City of Saint John, a parcel of land having an area of approximately 12,021 square
metres, located at 19 Anglin Drive, also identified as PID 55054779, from Low-Rise
Residential (RL) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM), be read a first time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled “By-Law Number C.P. 111-213 A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John.”
Moved by Councillor Darling, seconded by Councillor Killen:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled “By-Law Number C.P. 111-213 A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John” rezoning on Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of
The City of Saint John, a parcel of land having an area of approximately 12,021 square
metres, located at 19 Anglin Drive, also identified as PID 55054779, from Low-Rise
Residential (RL) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM), be read a second time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled “By-Law Number C.P. 111-213 A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John.”
10. Consideration of By-Laws
10.1 Traffic By-Law Amendment re: On-Street Parking Penalties for Snow Clearing (3rd
Reading)
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Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled “By-Law No. MV-10.1 A By-Law to Amend a By-Law
Respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John, and Amendments Thereto”,
increasing administrative penalties for parking violations related to parking in designated
no parking areas, snow ban operations, and alternate side parking, be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-law entitled, “By-Law No. MV-10.1 A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting the
Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John, and Amendments Thereto” was read in
summary.
Moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Councillor Darling:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled “By-Law No. MV-10.1 A By-Law to Amend a By-Law
Respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John, and Amendments Thereto”,
increasing administrative penalties for parking violations related to parking in designated
no parking areas, snow ban operations, and alternate side parking, be read a third time,
enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, “By-Law No. MV-10.1 A By-Law to Amend a
By-Law Respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John, and Amendments
Thereto.”
10.2 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment - 30-Day Letter - 0 Rex Hurley Boulevard /
0 Glen Road
Moved by Councillor Darling, seconded by Councillor Killen:
RESOLVED that the proposed Municipal Plan Amendment regarding 0 Rex Hurley
Boulevard / 0 Glen Road be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and
recommendation and authorize the necessary advertising with a Public Hearing to be held
on Monday, February 9, 2026, in the Council Chamber at 6:30 pm.
MOTION CARRIED.
10.3 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment - 30-Day Letter - 0 Summit Drive / Clint
Drive / Portion of PID 00311126
Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Killen:
RESOLVED that the proposed Municipal Plan Amendment regarding 0 Summit Drive /
Clint Drive / Portion of PID 00311126 be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for
a report and recommendation and authorize the necessary advertising with a Public
Hearing to be held on Monday, February 9, 2026, in the Council Chamber at 6:30 pm.
MOTION CARRIED.
11. Submissions by Council Members
12. Business Matters – Municipal Officers
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13. Committee Reports
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
15. General Correspondence
16. Supplemental Agenda
17. Committee of the Whole
18. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Killen:
RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on January 12, 2026, be
adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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COUNCIL REPORT
M&C No. 2026-007
Report Date January 07, 2026
Meeting Date January 12, 2026
Service Area Utilities and
Infrastructure Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: Community Development Fund Agreement: Canada Games Aquatic
Centre Renovation Project Phase A&B Concept Design.
AUTHORIZATION
Primary Author Commissioner/Dept. Head Chief Administrative
Officer
Samir Yammine Ian Fogan Kevin Fudge
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City enter into an Amendment Agreement with the
Regional Development Corporation (RDC) for funding under the Province of New
Brunswick Community Development Fund for the following project: Canada
Games Aquatic Centre Renovation Project Phase A&B Concept Design, Project No.
18281, in the form and upon the terms and conditions as attached; and that the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the said Agreement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval to enter into an
Amendment Agreement with the Regional Development Corporation for funding
under the Province of New Brunswick Community Development Fund for the
following project: Canada Games Aquatic Centre Renovation Project Phase A&B
Concept Design.
Furthermore, Fundy Regional Services Commission (FRSC) will need to sign the
Amendment Agreement to transfer the management of the RDC Project No.
18281 to the City of Saint John, including all responsibilities for respecting the
terms and conditions of the original Agreement and subsequent amendment
letter.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS
NA.
REPORT
The City of Saint John has been approved for a financial contribution in the amount
of 40% of the eligible expenditures or $383,559 toward the Canada Games Aquatic
Centre Renovation Project Phase A&B Concept Design.
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The City of Saint John will take full responsibility for managing the RDC funding of
Project No. 18281 as requested by the FRSC and approved by the RDC
The proposed funding is part of the overall CGAC renovation project is preparation
of the Canada Games 2029.
The scope of work of Project No. 18281 consists of the following:
Phase A- Engineering Evaluation and Project Planning
Phase B- Concept Design
The completion of Phase A & B will provide the following and enable the City/FRSC
to move forward with the design and tendering process:
Provide a detailed concept design of the proposed measures and options
to implement the proposed improvement projects identified in Phase A.
Provide the Working Committee with the advantages and disadvantages
for each option and measure.
Prepare the necessary drawings and specifications.
The concept design should provide a detailed cost estimation (Class C) of
the various measures and options as well as an implementation plan, with
a time frame, detailed work activities and milestones to complete the
work.
Phase A&B is underway and will be completed by January 31, 2026, and
presentation will be provided to the FRSC including the next step for Phase C -
Design
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
The proposed project is clearly aligned with City Council Priorities (2021-2026)
Belong: “We value a welcoming community” and Perform: “We value the best
use of our resources.”
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
The City of Saint John will receive a total financial contribution in the amount of
40% of the eligible expenditures or $383,559 from RDC toward the Canada Games
Aquatic Centre Renovation Project Phase A&B.
The total cost for the project is $731,300 not including contingency. The City will
contribute $241,329 under the General Fund Capital Budgets. The remaining fund
(Total $197,451) will come from the Regional Facilities and Regional Development
Corporation (RDC).
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INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Name of Service Area/Stakeholder Name of Staff Person
Utilities & Infrastructure Michael Baker
Legal Services / General Counsel
Office
Jacqueline Bucher
ATTACHMENT
1. Project No.: 18281 – Amendment Agreement with the Regional
Development Corporation for funding under the Province of New
Brunswick Community Development Fund for the following projects:
Canada Games Aquatic Centre Renovation Project Concept Design.
2. Signed Funding Offer from RDC to FRSC
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Brunswick
August 21,2025
Phillippe A.Ouellette,Chief Executive Officer
Fundy Regional Service Commission
P.O.Box 3032
Grand Bay-Westfield,New Brunswick E5K 4V3
SUBJECT:Project No.:18281
Project Name:Fundy Regional Service Commission -CGAC -Design Study
Dear Phillippe A.Ouellette:
We are pleased to inform you that the above-noted project has obtained an additional financial
contribution up to $70,699.Eligible costs and funding for this project are described in the attached
Appendix A.
All other conditions and eligible costs as stated in the original letter of offer dated
August 27,2024,remain in effect.Should you have any questions,please do not hesitate to
contact Litsa Petrakos at 506-607-5754 or at Litsa.Petrakos@gnb.ca.
Financing Conditions
The Applicant must provide confirmation to RDC that all other financing has been obtained prior
to release of any additionally approved funds for the project.
Reimbursement Procedures
Claims for reimbursement of the contribution must be supported by copies of invoices and proof
of payment of those invoices on forms herein provided.Electronic copies may be obtained
at:www.gnb.calrdc.
All payments will be made by electronic funds transfer.
All claims must be received by RDC on or before March 31,2026.
Regional Development Corporation /Société de développement régional
P.O.Box 6000 /C.P.6000,Fredericton,New Brunswick /Nouveau-Brunswick E3B5H1
Tel./Tél.:(506)453-5897 Fax /Téléc.:(506)453-7988
GNB.CA
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Phillippe A.Ouellette
August 21,2025
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If you are in agreement with the terms and conditions of this offer,please sign the letter and return
it to the Regional Development Corporation within 30 days at rde-sdr@gnb.ca.Please note that
any conditional acceptance renders this offer null and void.
Sincerely,
Joel Dickinson
President
Enc.
CC:Hon.David Hickey,MLA for the riding of Saint John Harbour
Glen Savoie,MLA for the riding of Saint John East
Kate Wilcot,MLA for the riding of Saint John West -Lancaster
Litsa Petrakos,Project Executive
This offer accepted on behalf of
Fundy Regional Service Commission for
Project18284-ÇGAG-DesignStudy
Authorized Signatory:
Date:-
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Appendix A
Project 18281
Fundy Regional Service Commission -CGAC -Design Study
Total Approved Contribution
2024-2025
2025-2026
Community Development Fund
Community Development Fund
$0
$383,559
$383,559ProjectTotal:
Regional Development Corporation will reimburse 40%of eligible costs up to the total approved contribution.
Eligible Cost(s)
Professional and consulting fees
Professional and consulting fees
Total
The portion of Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)refunded by Canada Revenue Agency is considered ineligible.
$782,150
$176,747
$958,897
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COUNCIL REPORT
M&C No. 2026-009
Report Date January 19, 2026
Meeting Date January 26, 2026
Service Area Utilities and
Infrastructure Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: Regional Development Corporation (RDC) Fund Agreement: Canada
Games Aquatic Centre Renovation Project Strategic Infrastructure
Fund.
AUTHORIZATION
Primary Author Commissioner/Dept. Head Chief Administrative
Officer
Samir Yammine Ian Fogan Kevin Fudge
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City enter into an Agreement with the Regional
Development Corporation (RDC) for funding under the Province of New Brunswick
Community Development Fund for the following project: Canada Games Aquatic
Centre Renovation Project Strategic Infrastructure Fund, Project No. 19684, in the
form and upon the terms and conditions as attached; and that the Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to execute the said Agreement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval to enter into an Agreement
with the Regional Development Corporation for funding under the Province of
New Brunswick Community Development Fund for the following project: Canada
Games Aquatic Centre Renovation Project Strategic Infrastructure Fund .
The proposed funding will be used toward the cost to upgrade the Canada Games
Aquatic Center , to meet Canada Games venue standards. The scope of the work
consists of the following: 1) Improvements to the 50m competition pool and 25m
leisure pool; 2) Upgrading the changing rooms; 3) Upgrading the accessibility,
including the installation of new elevator; 4) Upgrading the seating area; 5)
Improvements to the main entrance area; 6) Upgrading the main electrical and
mechanical systems; 7) Improvements to the building interior and exterior
envelope; 8) Other building upgrades.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS
NA.
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REPORT
The City of Saint John has been approved for a financial contribution in the amount
of 33% of the eligible expenditures or $7,337,000 toward the Canada Games
Aquatic Centre construction project .
The proposed funding is part of the overall CGAC renovation project in preparation
of the Canada Games 2029.
The scope of the work of Project No. 19684 consists of the following:
Improvements to the 50m competition pool and 25m leisure pool;
Upgrading the changing rooms;
Upgrading the accessibility, including the installation of new elevator;
Upgrading the seating area;
Improvements to the main entrance area;
Upgrading the main electrical and mechanical systems;
Improvements to the building interior and exterior envelope;
Other building upgrades.
Construction on the project is planned to start August 2026 and to be completed
June 30, 2028.
Progress Update on the Project
Temporary Project Manager has been hired to manage the CGAC
Renovation Project.
Phase A & B ( Concept Design) are completed , and presentation will be
provided to the FRSC including the next step for Phase C -Design on January
28, 2026.
Class C cost estimate was completed.
Phase C of the design is to start February 9, 2026, and to be completed
June 28, 2026.
City to engage a Construction Management March 1, 2026. RFP will be
going out for public tendering by January 26, 2026.
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Construction on the project to start August 2026 and to be completed June
30, 2028.
Funding Update
City of Saint John in Cooperation with FRSC are working with various levels of
government and organizations to secure funding toward the CGAC Renovation
Project. The following are lists of funding opportunities and updates:
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). An application was
submitted to ACOA to cover 80% of the total cost of Phase C design. The
city is expected to formally hear back in the next couple weeks;
On going discussion with the RDC to increase their funding portion of the
project. The RDC has indicated their willingness to further discuss an
increase in their portion of the funding due to unexpected increase in the
overall project cost;
Discussion with NB Power to provide $1 Million toward the project by
implementing energy efficiency measures;
Discussion with FCM to provide grant and low interest loan toward the
construction cost under the Community Building Retrofit. City is working
to submit an application;
On going discussion with the federal government to cover over 40% of the
total project cost.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
The proposed project is clearly aligned with City Council Priorities (2021-2026)
Belong: “We value a welcoming community” and Perform: “We value the best
use of our resources.”
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
The City of Saint John has been approved for a financial contribution in the amount
of 33% of the eligible expenditures or $7,337,000 toward the Canada Games
Aquatic Centre construction project.
The total construction cost of the project is $22,011,000. However, the total cost
is expected to increase to $26.9 Million as per the Class C estimate , which was
recently completed as part of Phase B of the project.
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As previously indicated , the city in cooperation with FRSC will be working with the
various levels of government and organizations to secure the remaining funding
of the project. It is expected that the city and FRSC will contribute approximately
30.9% of the $26.9 million or $8.3 Million pending approval of the other funding
programs: $4.565 Million to the city and $3.735 to the FRSC over the next 3 years.
For more details and breakdown of the funding and overall renovation project
cost, see attached CGAC renovation project funding. Funding of the city portion
will be covered under the 2026, 2027, 2028 general capital program.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Name of Service Area/Stakeholder Name of Staff Person
Legal Services / General Counsel
Office
Jacqueline Bucher
ATTACHMENT
1. Project No.: 19684 – Canada Games Aquatic Centre Renovation Project
Strategic Infrastructure Fund.
2. Canada Ganes Aquatic Centre Renovation Project Funding and cost
breakdown
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Cost
Consulting Services & Design Fees 2,396,600.00$
Consulting Services & Design Fees Contingency 110,070.00$
Soft Cost -Construction Manager Preconstruction Services, Studies,
Investigations, Analysis, etc. Which are outside scope of work and related
to the design and tender packages 250,000.00$
Class C Construction Estimate, Contingency Included ( 15% General
Contracting Conditions, 20% Design Contingency, 5% Construction
Contingency, 4% Escalation)26,900,000.00$
Total Project Cost 29,656,670.00$
Project Funding Partners
RDC Approved Phase A & B (Engineering evaluation and Concept Design)365,650.00$
ACOA Approved -Phase C (Detailed Design & Tender Documents) 971,520.00$
NB Power Energy Efficiency - Pending Approval 250,000.00$
FCM- Pending Approval 854,241.49$
RDC Construction contribution- Approximately 33% based on Class D
estimate of 22M to constructed.7,400,000.00$
Canada Games Committee 1,000,000.00$
Federal Government 43% of Construction Cost Based on Class C Estimate 11,552,258.51$
Fundy Region Service Commission 27% of Construction Cost Based on
Class C Estimate 7,263,000.00$
Total Funding To Date 29,656,670.00$
Total Shortfall of the total project -$
Total Shortfall without NB Power and FCM Funding 1,104,241.49$
Fundy Region Service Commission % to fully fund the shortfall of the
Construction Cost (30.9% of the total project cost of $26.9 Million.
Assuming FCM and NB Power funding not approved.8,367,241.49$
Canada Games Aquatic Centre Renovations Project Funding
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25 Canyon Ave, Unit 1504
Toronto, Ontario
M3H 4Y1
Hello Mayor Reardon,
I am a patient and volunteer with the Canadian Amyloidosis Support Network (CASN), a federally
registered non-profit organization that supports patients and families affected by amyloidosis.
Amyloidosis is a disease caused by the buildup of abnormal proteins in organs and tissues of the body.
Left untreated, the disease can result in organ failure and can be fatal.
Each year, as part of our awareness campaign, we reach out to communities across Canada as well as
provincial and territorial governments to see about having proclamations issued to recognize March as
Amyloidosis Awareness Month.
Our goal is to educate New Brunswick residents as well as Canadians across Canada about all forms of
this disease, including hereditary and non-hereditary forms of amyloidosis. We consider this effort
worthwhile since we know that earlier diagnoses can lead to better outcomes for both patients and their
loved ones.
I wanted to see if the City of Saint John could approve our proclamation request to recognize March
2026 as Amyloidosis Awareness Month.
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If you need additional information about amyloidosis, please visit our website at amyloidosiscanada.org
or our Facebook page.
If you need to contact me, I can be reached at 289-682-1404 or ejennifer569@gmail.com.
Thanks, in advance, for any assistance you can provide.
Kind regards,
Jennifer Enright
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WHEREAS, March is Amyloidosis Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness, funding
research, and supporting those living with amyloidosis and their loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Amyloidosis is a group of diseases that occurs when an abnormal protein, known as amyloid,
builds up in the tissues and organs of the body. Left untreated, the disease can result in organ failure
and can be fatal; and
WHEREAS, Amyloidosis can mimic the signs and symptoms of more common medical conditions and the
disease can be challenging to diagnose; and
WHEREAS, Amyloidosis often affects people who are older or middle aged; however, younger people
have been diagnosed with this disease; and
WHEREAS, Some of the signs and symptoms of amyloidosis can include shortness of breath, weight loss,
fatigue, swelling in the ankles and legs, numbness in the hands and feet, foamy urine, carpal tunnel
syndrome, bruising around the eyes, and an enlarged tongue; and
WHEREAS, Early diagnosis can lead to better outcomes for both patients and their families; and
WHEREAS, Raising awareness about all the amyloidosis diseases, including hereditary and non-
hereditary forms of the disease, can contribute to the building of healthier communities across Canada.
ATTENDU QUE mars est le Mois de la sensibilisation à l’amylose, un mois consacré à
la sensibilisation, au financement de la recherche et au soutien des personnes atteintes
d’amylose et de leurs proches; et
ATTENDU QUE l’amylose est un groupe de maladies qui se développe lorsqu’une
protéine se replie de façon anormale, entrainant des dépôts d’amyloïde, s’accumulant
dans les tissus et les organes du corps. Si elle n’est pas traitée, la maladie peut
entraîner une défaillance d’organe et peut être fatale; et
ATTENDU QUE l’amylose peut imiter les signes et les symptômes de situations
médicales plus courantes et que la maladie peut être difficile à diagnostiquer; et
ATTENDU QUE l’amylose touche souvent les personnes âgées ou d’âge moyen;
cependant, des personnes plus jeunes ont reçu un diagnostic de cette maladie; et
ATTENDU QUE certains des signes et symptômes de l’amylose peuvent inclure
l’essoufflement, la perte de poids, la fatigue, des œdèmes des chevilles et des jambes,
l’engourdissement des mains et des pieds, l’urine mousseuse, le syndrome du canal
carpien, les ecchymoses autour des yeux et une langue épaissie ;et
ATTENDU QUE le diagnostic précoce peut mener à de meilleurs résultats pour les
patients et leurs familles; et
ATTENDU QUE la sensibilisation à tous les types d’amyloses, y compris les formes
héréditaires et non héréditaires de la maladie, peut contribuer à l’édification de
communautés plus saines partout au Canada.
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PROCLAMATION
AMYLOIDOSIS AWARENESS MONTH
MARCH 2024
WHEREAS, March is Amyloidosis Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness,
funding research, and supporting those living with amyloidosis and their loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Amyloidosis is a group of diseases that occurs when an abnormal protein, known as
amyloid, builds up in the tissues and organs of the body. Left untreated, the disease can result in
organ failure and can be fatal; and
WHEREAS, Amyloidosis can mimic the signs and symptoms of more common medical
conditions and the disease can be challenging to diagnose; and
WHEREAS, Amyloidosis often affects people who are older or middle aged; however, younger
people have been diagnosed with this disease; and
WHEREAS, Some of the signs and symptoms of amyloidosis can include shortness of breath,
weight loss, fatigue, swelling in the ankles and legs, numbness in the hands and feet, foamy
urine, carpal tunnel syndrome, bruising around the eyes, and an enlarged tongue; and
WHEREAS, Early diagnosis can lead to better outcomes for both patients and their families; and
WHEREAS, Raising awareness about all the amyloidosis dise , g he itary and non-
hereditary forms of the disease, can contribute to the buildi of healthi nities across
Canada.
HONOURABLE TOM OSBORNE
MINISTER
HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Date: 1- 2lo zbati
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AN INTRODUCTION TO
DEMENTIA FRIENDLY
COMMUNITIES
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“To know that there is an organization that is striving to do so much with
so little resources inspires me to do more. I hope that New Brunswickers
can learn about the Society and the work it does because Alzheimer’s
disease is not just an issue of one random person, but rather a societal
issue that involves us all.”
-Person with young onset dementia
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THE DEMENTIA
JOURNEY 38
AGE-FRIENDLY VS DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY
▸An age-friendly community creates a
strong foundation for aging well.
▸A dementia-friendly community builds
on that foundation by addressing the unique
needs of people living with cognitive
change.
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COMMUNITY
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WHAT IT REPRESENTS FOR PEOPLE LIVING
WITH DEMENTIA
▸They are able to live good lives
▸Can maintain independence
▸Can remain part of the community
▸They’re met with understanding and
compassion
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89%increase
in the next 25 years
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People in NB develop
dementia each day
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61%
of those diagnosed
live in the community
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COMPONENT #1: ACCESSIBILITY
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COMPONENT #2: COMMUNICATION
Verbal
Non-
verbal Para-
verbal
7%
55%38%
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We often forget
that people living
with dementia are
people
COMPONENT #3: EDUCATION
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COMPONENT #4: CHAMPIONING
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7,400 family and friend
caregivers in NB
201,500 hours of
unpaid care
CIRCLE OF CARE
5,373
Full-time employees
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WHAT WE DO
•First Link
•Toll-Free InfoLine
•Telephone and
in-office support
•Tele-Counselling &
Psychotherapy
•Bilingual resources
•Programs
⚬Caregiver Support Network
⚬Memory Cafe
⚬Minds in Motion
⚬Coffee and Chat
⚬U-First
⚬DFC
Support & Connection
Education & Awareness•Community & Outreach
•Dementia Friendly
Communities
•Training
Advocacy &
Research
•Funding for research
•A voice in public policy
and decision-making
Education &
Awareness
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THANK YOU
www.alzheimer.ca/nb
1-800-664-8411
info@alzheimernb.ca
@AlzheimerNB
Alzheimer Society of
New Brunswick
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COMMON COUNCIL REPORT
M&C No. 2026-010
Report Date January 20, 2026
Meeting Date January 26, 2026
Service Area Growth and Community
Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: Nuisance By-law and Use of Sidewalks By-law Amendment
AUTHORIZATION
Primary Author Commissioner/Dept. Head Interim Chief Administrative
Officer
Benn Purinton A Poffenroth / C McKiel Kevin Fudge
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Common Council authorize 1st and 2nd Readings of both the Nuisance
By-law, By-law Number LG-24, and the Amendment to the Use of Sidewalks By-law, By-law
Number LG-25, in the form attached to M&C 2026-010.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As part of an ongoing effort to modernize municipal by-laws and align with best practices used
by other municipalities, staff is bringing forward a proposed Nuisance By-law and an Amendment
to the Use of Sidewalks By-law. These items establish clear, contemporary standards for
addressing specific nuisance behaviours that impact the safety, accessibility, and enjoyment of
public spaces. The proposed framework reflects approaches adopted elsewhere in Canada and
provides consistent, understandable tools for municipal regulation and enforcement.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
N/A
REPORT
The proposed Nuisance By-law and Amendment to the Use of Sidewalks By-law establish clear
municipal standards and a consistent regulatory framework for addressing specific nuisance
activities that may interfere with the use and enjoyment of public spaces. The By-law focuses on
a defined and limited set of behaviours appropriate for municipal regulation, including
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obstruction-related loitering and solicitation, vandalism of public places or public property, and
public urination or defecation.
The intent of the proposed By-law and Amendment is to clearly articulate expectations for
behaviour in public spaces, support education and voluntary compliance where possible, and
provide appropriate enforcement tools for repeated or unresolved issues. By modernizing
language, consolidating provisions, and ensuring consistency across related by-laws, the City will
be better positioned to respond to community concerns while maintaining fairness and clarity in
municipal regulation.
Staff is requesting first and second reading at this meeting and will return to Common Council for
third reading at a subsequent meeting.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
The proposed By-law and Amendment support the City’s BELONG priority through consistent
municipal response to specific nuisance behaviours including obstruction-related loitering and
solicitation, vandalism, and public urination/defecation.
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
This By-law and Amendment supports work to improve safety, accessibility, and confidence in
key public spaces and business areas by establishing clear municipal nuisance standards .
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS
The General Counsel Office drafted the Nuisance By-Law and the Amendment to the Use of
Sidewalks By-Law. The proposed Nuisance By-Law consolidates in a single by-law nuisance
behaviors the City was already regulating under two other bylaws, and ensures consistency in
language, administrative penalties and range of fines. As some things are being pulled from other
by-laws in the consolidation, an amendment to the Use of Sidewalk By-Law is required, as well
as a repeal of the existing Littering By-Law, to avoid duplication.
Name of Service Area/Stakeholder Name of Staff Person
General Counsel Office Mélanie Tompkins, K.C.
General Counsel Office Maria K. Powell
ATTACHMENTS
Nuisance By-law
Amendment to the Use of Sidewalks By-law
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BY-LAW NUMBER L.G. 25
A LAW TO AMEND A BY-LAW
RESPECTING THE USE OF SIDEWALKS
WITHIN THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
ARRÊTÉ NO L.G. 25 ARRÊTÉ
MODIFIANT L'ARRÊTÉ CONCERNANT
L’UTILISATION DES TROTTOIRS
DANS THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in
Common Council convened, as follows:
The By-law Respecting the Use of Sidewalks
Within The City of Saint John enacted on the 3rd
day of May, A.D. 2021 is amended by:
Lors d'une réunion du conseil communal,
The City of Saint John a décrété ce qui suit:
L'arrêté concernant l’utilisation des trottoirs
dans the City of Saint John décrété le 3 mai
2021 est modifié par::
1. Deleting section 19.
2. Deleting subsection 20(2).
3. Deleting subsection 21(2) and
replacing it with the following:
A person who violates any provision of
this By-law, may pay to the City within
45 calendar days from the date of
such violation an administrative
penalty of one hundred and fifty
dollars ($150.00), and upon such
payment, the person who committed
the violation is not liable to be
prosecuted therefore.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of
Saint John has caused the Corporate Common
Seal of the said City to be affixed to this by-law
the X day of XXXX, A.D. 2026 and signed by:
1. Par suppression de l’article 19.
2. Par suppression du paragraphe
20(2).
3. Par suppression du paragraphe
21(2) et son remplacement par ce
qui suit :
Toute personne qui contrevient à
une disposition de présent arrêté,
peut payer à la municipalité dans
un délai de 45 jours civils à
compter de la date de ladite
infraction, une pénalité
administrative de cent cinquante
dollars (150 $), et une fois
l’amende payée, la personne n’est
plus susceptible de poursuites
judiciaires.
EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a
fait apposer son sceau communal sur le
présent arrêté le X XXX 2026, avec les
signatures suivantes:
_______________________________________
Mayor/Mairesse
______________________________________
City Clerk/Greffier de la municipalité
First Reading - X
Second Reading - X
Third Reading - X
Première lecture - X
Deuxième lecture - X
Troisième lecture - X
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CITY OF SAINT JOHN
NEW BRUNSWICK
A By-law respecting Nuisance
in the City of Saint John
Arrêté relatif aux nuisances
de The City of Saint John
By-law Number LG-24 Arrêté numéro LG-24
An uncertified copy of this by-law
is available online
Une copie non certifiée de l’arrêté
est disponible en ligne
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
Section Description
Page Article Désignation Page
1 Title 3 1 Titre
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2 Definitions 3 2 Définitions
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3 Interpretation 4 3 Interprétation
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4 Appointment of By-Law
Enforcement Officers
5 4 Nomination des agents chargés
de l’exécution des arrêtés
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5 Loitering/Soliciting
5 5 Flâner et solliciter 5
6 Vandalism
5 6 Vandalisme 5
7 Urination/Defecation
5 7 Uriner et déféquer 5
8 Littering
5 8 Jeter des déchets 5
9 Offences
6 9 Infractions 6
10 Administrative Penalties
6 10 Pénalités administratives 6
11 Repeal 6 11 Abrogation 6
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Title
Titre
1 This By-law may be cited as the Saint John
Nuisance By-Law (hereinafter the “By-law”).
1 Le présent arrêté peut être cité sous le
titrel’arrêté de Saint John sur les nuisances (ci-
après « l’arrêté).
Definitions
Définitions
2 The following definitions apply in this By-
law.
2 Les définitions qui suivent s’appliquent au
présent arrêté.
“by-law enforcement officer” means a by-law
enforcement officer designated by resolution of
Common Council under this by-law (agent chargé
de l’exécution des arrêtés);
« agent chargé de l’exécution des arrêtés »
désigne un agent chargé de l’exécution des arrêtés
nommé conformément au présent arrêté, et
désigné par résolution du conseil communal (by-
law enforcement officer);
“Cause an Obstruction” means to stand, sit or lie
in a Public Place in a manner which obstructs or
impedes the convenient passage of pedestrians
(obstruer la voie publique);
« obstruer la voie publique » signifie se tenir
debout, s’asseoir ou se coucher sur une place
publique de façon à obstruer ou à gêner le passage
des piétons.
“City” means The City of Saint John
(municipalité);
« municipalité » désigne The City of Saint John
(City);
“Common Council” means the elected municipal
council of the City (conseil communal);
« conseil communal » désigne les membres élus
du conseil municipal de la municipalité (Common
Council);
“Litter” means waste or refuse of any kind that is
discarded, deposited or left in an unauthorized
location on public or private property (ordures)
« ordures » désigne des déchets ou ordures de
toute sorte qui sont jetés, déposés ou laissés dans
des endroits non-autorisés sur des propriétés
publique ou privées (Litter);
“Loiter” means remaining in a Public Place
without justifiable reason;
« Flâner » signifie demeurer dans une place
publique sans but précis (Loiter);
“Public Place” means any street, sidewalk,
highway, trail, park, beach, waterway, municipal
building or any other real property owned by the
City (place publique);
« place publique » désigne toute rue, trottoir,
autoroute, sentier, parc, plage, cours d’eau,
bâtiment municipal ou tout autre bien réel qui
appartient à la municipalité (Public Place);
“Solicit” means to, without consideration, ask for
money, donations, goods or other things of value
« solliciter » Quêter, sans contrepartie, de
l’argent, des dons, des biens ou autres objets de
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whether by spoken, written or printed word or
bodily gesture, for oneself or for any person, and
solicitation has a corresponding meaning, but
does not include soliciting for a registered charity.
valeur verbalement, par écrit ou par des gestes
pour soi-même ou pour une autre personne et
sollicitation a une signification correspondante,
mais n’inclut pas le fait de solliciter pour un
organisme de bienfaisance enregistré.
Interpretation
Interprétation
3 Rules for interpretation of the language
used in this By-law are contained in the lettered
paragraphs as follows:
(a) The captions, article and section
names and numbers appearing in this By-
law are for convenience of reference only
and have no effect on its interpretation.
(b) This By-law is to be read with all
changes of gender or number required by
the context.
(c) Each reference to legislation in this
By-law is printed in Italic font. The
reference is intended to include all
applicable amendments to the legislation,
including successor legislation. Where
this By-law references other by-laws of
the City, the term is intended to include
all applicable amendments to those by-
laws, including successor by-laws.
(d) The requirements of this By-law
are in addition to any requirements
contained in any other applicable by-laws
of the City or applicable provincial or
federal statutes or regulations.
(e) If any section, subsection, part or
parts or provision of this By-law, is for
any reason declared by a court or tribunal
of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the
ruling shall not affect the validity of the
By-law as a whole, nor any other part of
it.
3 Les règles d’interprétation suivantes
s’appliquent au présent arrêté comme suit :
a) Les titres, intertitres et numéros des
dispositions ne servent qu’à faciliter la
consultation de l’arrêté et ne doivent pas
servir à son interprétation.
b) Le genre ou le nombre
grammaticaux doivent être adaptés au
contexte.
c) Les renvois législatifs paraissent en
italique. Le renvoi à une loi vise
également les modifications qui s’y
appliquent, y compris toute législation de
remplacement. Les renvois à d’autres
arrêtés de la municipalité visent
également les modifications qui s’y
appliquent, y compris tout arrêté de
remplacement.
d) Les obligations qu’il crée
s’ajoutent à celles découlant d’autres
arrêtés applicables de la municipalité ou
des lois et règlements applicables des
gouvernements fédéral ou provinciaux.
e) Si une disposition quelconque est
déclarée invalide par un tribunal
compétent pour quelque motif que ce soit,
la décision n’entache en rien la validité de
l’arrêté dans son ensemble ni de toute
autre disposition.
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Appointment of By-Law Enforcement Officers Nomination des agents chargés de l’exécution
des arrêtés
4 Common Council may, for the purposes of the
administration and enforcement of this By-law,
appoint by-law enforcement officers who may
exercise such powers and perform such duties
as may be set out in this By-law or the Local
Governanance Act.
4 Le conseil communal peut, pour les fins de
l’administration et de l’application du present
arrêté, nommer des agents chargés de
l’exécution des arrêtés chargés d’exercer les
pouvoirs es remplir les fonctions prévus dans le
présent arrêté ou le Loi sur la gouvernance
locale.
Prohibitions Interdictions
Loitering/Soliciting
5 No person shall Loiter or Solicit in a Public
Place in a manner that Causes An Obstruction,
including but not limited to within 20 metres of:
(a) a school,
(b) a house of worship,
(c) a transit stop,
(d) a retail outlet,
(e) a liquor store,
(f) the City Market,
(g) the entrance to a Bank, credit
union or trust company; or
(h) an ATM.
Flâner et solliciter
5 Il est interdit de flâner ou solliciter dans une
place publique de sorte à obstruer la voir
publique, y compris mais sans s’y limiter, à
moins de 20 mètres:
a) d’une école,
b) d’un lieu de culte,
c) d’un arrêt d’autobus,
d) d’un magasin de détail,
e) d’une régie d’alcool,
f) du marché municipal,
g) de l’entrée d’une banque, d’une
coopérative d’épargne ou d’une société
de fiducie, ou
h) d’un guichet automatique bancaire.
Vandalism
6 No person shall deface, damage or vandalize
any Public Place.
Vandalisme
6 Il est interdit d’abîmer, d’endommager ou de
vandaliser toute place publique.
Urination/Defecation
7 No person shall, without reasonable excuse,
urinate or defecate in any Public Place.
Uriner et déféquer
7 Il est interdit d’uriner ou de déféquer dans toute
place publique sans excuse raisonnable.
Littering
8(1) No person shall deposit, throw, drop, discard
or leave any litter in or upon:
(a) any Public Place;
(b) any private property not owned or
Jeter des ordures
8(1) Il est interdit de déposer, de lancer, de laisser
tomber, de jeter ou de laisser des ordures
dans ou sur:
a) toute place publique;
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lawfully occupied by that person; or
(c) any body of water within the City.
8(2) No person shall sweep into or deposit, or
cause to be swept or deposited into any Public
Place, any litter or accumulation of litter.
8(3) The owner of any building, lot, private
sidewalk or driveway shall not allow litter to
accumulate thereon so that it is likely to be blown
or scattered on any Public Place.
b) toute propriété privée qui n’appartient
pas à la personne qui a jeté des
ordures, ou que cette personne
n’occupe pas légalement;
c) tout cours d’eau à l’intérieur des
limites de la ville.
8(2) Il est interdit de balayer dans une place
publique, de permettre que soit balayées dans une
place publique, ou d’y déposer ou permettre qu’on
y dépose des ordures ou une accumulation
d’ordures.
8(3) Le propriétaire d’un bâtiment ou d’un terrain
ou d’un trottoir ou d’une allée pour voiture privés
ne peut laisser s’y accumuler des ordures de telle
sorte que le vent risque de les faire voler ou de les
disperser sur une rue.
Offences
9 A person who violates a provision of this By-
law commits an offence and is liable to a
minimum fine of one hundred forty dollars
($140.00) and a maximum fine of two thousand
one hundred dollars ($2,100.00)
Infractions
9 Toute personne qui contrevient à une disposition
du présent arrêté est coupable d’une infraction et
est passible d’une amende d’au moins cent
quarante dollars (140$) et d’au plus deux mille
cent dollars (2 100$).
Administrative Penalties
10(1) A person who violates any provision of this
by-law may pay to the City within 45 calendar
days from the date of such violation an
administrative penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00),
and upon such payment, the person who
committed the violation is not liable to be
prosecuted therefore.
10(2) Payment of an administrative penalty does
not alleviate the responsibility for compliance
with the by-law.
Pénalités administratives
10(1) Toute perspmme qui contrevient à une
disposition du présent arrêté peut payer à la
municipalité dans un délai de 45 jours civils à
compter de la date de ladite infraction, une
pénalité administrative de cinquante dollars (50$),
et une fois l’amende payée, la personne n’est plus
susceptible de poursuites judiciaires.
10(2) Le paiement d’une pénalité administrative
ne déroge pas à l’obligation de se conformer au
présent arrêté.
Repeal
11 A By-law of The City of Saint John enacted on
the 21st day of November, 2005 entitled “By-law
Number M-24, A By-law Prohibiting the
Throwing or Depositing of Litter in the City of
Repeal
11 L’arrêté de The City of Saint John édicté le 21
novembre, 2005 intitulé « Arrêté
interdisant de jeter ou de déposer des
ordures dans The City of Saint John » est
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Saint John” is repealed on the coming into force
of this by-law.
abrogé dès l’entrée en vigueur du présent
arrêté.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the City of Saint John
has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the
said City to be affixed to this By-law the ______
day of ____________, A.D. 2026 and signed by:
EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait
apposer son sceau municipal sur le présent arrêté
le __________________ 2026, avec les signatures
suivantes :
_______________________________________
Mayor/Mairesse
_______________________________________
City Clerk/Greffier de la municipalité
First Reading -
Second Reading -
Third Reading -
Première lecture -
Deuxième lecture -
Troisième lecture -
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Staff Recommendation for Council Resolution
19 Anglin Drive (PID 55054779) – Rezoning
Public Hearing, 1st and 2nd Reading were completed on January 12, 2026.
3rd Reading: January 26, 2026
Item: Required:
(Y/N)
Recommendation
Municipal Plan
Amendment
No
Zoning By-Law
Amendment
Yes That Common Council give 3rd reading to By-Law Number
C.P. 111-213 a Law to Amend The Zoning By-Law of the City
of Saint John.
Section 59
Conditions
No
Other No
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BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 111-213
A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAW
OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
ARRÊTÉ NO C.P. 111-213 ARRÊTÉ
MODIFIANT L’ARRÊTÉ DE ZONAGE
DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in
Common Council convened, as follows:
The Zoning By-law of The City
of Saint John enacted on the fifteenth day of
December, A.D. 2014, is amended by:
Lors d'une réunion du conseil
communal, The City of Saint John a décrété
ce qui suit :
L'arrêté sur le zonage de The
City of Saint John, décrété le quinze
décembre 2014, est modifié par :
Rezoning on Schedule "A", the Zoning
Map of The City of Saint John, a parcel of
land having an area of approximately 12,
021 square metres, located at 19 Anglin
Drive, also identified as PID 55054779,
from Low-Rise Residential (RL) to Mid-
Rise Residential (RM).
- all as shown on the plan attached hereto
and forming part of this by-law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of
Saint John has caused the Corporate Common
Seal of the said City to be affixed to this by-law
the X day of XXX, A.D. 2026 and signed by:
La modification de l’annexe «A», Plan
de zonage de la ville de Saint John,
permettant de modifier la désignation
pour une parcelle de terrain d’une
superficie d’environ 12 021 mètres,
situé au 19 promenade Anglin,
également identifié comme le NID
55054779, de Zone résidentielle –
Immeubles d’habitation bas (RL) a
Zone résidentielle – Immeubles
d’habitation de hauteur moyenne
(RM).
- toutes les modifications sont
indiquées sur le plan ci-joint et font partie du
présent arrêté.
EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a
fait apposer son sceau communal sur le
présent arrêté le X XXX 2026, avec les
signatures suivantes:
Mayor/Mairesse
City Clerk/Greffier de la municipalité
First Reading – January 12, 2026
Second Reading – January 12, 2026
Third Reading - X
Première lecture – 12 janvier 2026
Deuxième lecture – 12 janvier 2026
Troisième lecture - X
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GROWTH & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
SERVICE DE LA CROISSANCE ET DU DÉVELOPPEMENT COMMUNAUTAIRE
REZONING / REZONAGE
Amending Schedule “A” of the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John
Modifiant Annexe «A» de l’Arrêté de zonage de The City of Saint John
rue
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Low-Rise Residential
Zone résidentielle -
immeubles
d’habitation bas
Mid-Rise Residential
Zone résidentielle -
immeubles
de hauteur moyenne
RL RM
Applicant:
Location:
PID(s)/NIP(s):
Atlantic Community Housing Inc.
19 Anglin Drive
55054779
Considered by P.A.C./Considéré par le C.C.U.:
Enacted by Council/Approuvé par le Conseil:
Filed in Registry Office/Enregistré le:
By-Law #/Arrêté #:
Drawn by/Créée par:Date drawn/Carte créée:AJP December 3 décembre, 2025
December 16 décembre, 2025
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Yes we are supportive of this development.
We would primarily be concerned with the added noise and construction traffic that could impact
our tenants in the neighboring development.
Not applicable.
None at this time.
yes, we are supportive of this development.
not applicable
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January 26, 2026
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Councillors
SUBJECT: Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment – North End Neighbourhood Plan
A Public Presentation was made on December 15, 2025 of a proposed amendment to the
Municipal Development Plan which would establish as Schedule E the North End
Neighbourhood Plan, to adopt the North End Neighbourhood Plan as directed by Common
Council in the City of Saint John Strategic Plan (2023 – 2032).
The required advertising has been completed and attached you will find a copy of the public
notice. No citizen letters were received.
If Council wishes, it may choose to refer the matter to the Planning Advisory Committee for a
report and recommendation and authorize the necessary advertising with a Public Hearing to
be held on Monday, March 9, 2026 in the Council Chamber at 6:30 pm, or not to proceed with
the proposed amendment process and adopt a resolution to deny the application.
Respectfully submitted,
Jonathan Taylor
City Clerk
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Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment
Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to
consider an amendment to the Municipal Development Plan that would:
1. Establish as Schedule E the North End Neighbourhood Plan as illustrated below;
Reason for Change:
To adopt the North End Neighbourhood Plan as directed by Common Council in the City of
Saint John Strategic Plan (2023 – 2032).
A public presentation of the proposed amendment will take place at a regular meeting of
Common Council, to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on Monday, December 15,
2025. Written objections to the proposed amendment may be made to the Council, in care of
the undersigned, by Wednesday January 14, 2026.
Enquiries may be made at the office of the Common Clerk or Growth & Community Services,
City Hall, 15 Market Square, Saint John, N.B. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, inclusive, holidays excepted.
Jonathan Taylor, City Clerk
(506) 658-2862
cityclerk@saintjohn.ca
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Projet de Modification du Plan Municipal
Par les présentes, un avis public est donné par lequel le conseil communal de ville de Saint
John a l’intention d’étudier la modification du plan d’aménagement municipal comme suit :
1. Établir à l'annexe E le plan de quartier de North End tel qu'illustré ci-dessous;
Raison de la Modification :
Adopter le plan de quartier North End comme dirigé par le conseil municipal dans le plan
stratégique de la ville de Saint John (2023-2032).
Une présentation publique de la modification proposée aura lieu lors d’une réunion ordinaire du
Conseil communal, qui aura lieu dans la salle du Conseil à l’hôtel de ville, le lundi 15
décembre 2025. Les objections écrites à la modification proposée peuvent être présentées au
Conseil, aux soins du soussigné, d’ici le mercredi 14 janvier 2026.
Les demandes de renseignements peuvent être présentées au bureau du greffier de la
municipalité ou aux Services de croissance et de développement communautaire, Hôtel de ville,
15, Market Square, Saint John (N.-B.), entre 8 h 30 et 16 h 30, du lundi au vendredi,
inclusivement, jours fériés exclus.
Jonathan Taylor, greffier de la municipalité
(506) 658-2862
cityclerk@saintjohn.ca
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North End Neighbourhood Plan
Municipal Plan Amendment:
The proposed amendment would adopt the
North End Neighbourhood Plan as
Schedule E of Plan SJ.The North End
Neighbourhood Plan is a neighbourhood
level planning document.
Purpose of the Application:
To adopt the North End Neighbourhood
Plan.
End of Comment Period: January 14, 2026
PAC Date: February 24, 2026
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Communication Summary for the North End Neighbourhood Plan
The North End Neighbourhood Plan is a planning document that guides development
and growth within the North End of the City. The Plan will be adopted as an amendment
to Plan SJ: Saint John Municipal Plan, which will establish the North End
Neighbourhood Plan as Schedule E.
The creation of the North End Neighbourhood Plan was an action item within the City of
Saint John Strategic Plan (2023 – 2032). The project was initiated in November 2024,
with the City engaging Fotenn Planning + Design to lead the Plan development.
To date, the following community engagement opportunities have been offered to
gather public feedback:
- Ongoing: Neighbourhood Advisory Committee Meetings
- January 2025: Community Visioning Open House at the Nick Nicolle Community
Centre
- January 2025: Pop-up engagement events at:
o Tim Hortons’ Lansdowne Plaza
o RiverCross Mission
o Crescent Valley Resource Centre
o Saint John Regional YMCA
o Nick Nicolle Community Centre’s After School Program
- February to June 2025: North End Neighbourhood Plan Survey via Shape Your
City
o 70 survey responses gathered
- October 2025: Community Open Houses at the Nick Nicolle Community Centre
and Lord Beaverbrook Rink
- October 2025: Meetings with Developers and Landowners
Throughout the planning process, draft plan materials have been uploaded to the Shape
Your City project page as they have become available, providing community members
with an ongoing opportunity to share comments or ask questions directly to City Staff. A
draft version of the North End Neighbourhood Plan was made available for public
review on December 3, 2025.
The project has now entered the draft review period. There are several opportunities for
the community to provide feedback on the draft plan. These include:
- December 2025: Neighbourhood Advisory Committee Meeting
- January 2026: Community Open House and Draft Plan Review (date TBD)
- February 26, 2026: Planning Advisory Committee Meeting
- March 2026: Public Hearing at Common Council
- Ongoing: Shape Your City Virtual Review and Comment Submission
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For more information on the North End Neighbourhood Plan, please contact Sam
Burns, who is serving as the Project Lead for the City.
He can be reached at sam.burns@saintjohn.ca or 506-658-4455.
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Acknowledgements
The City of Saint John wishes to thank all those who participated in the creation of
the North End Plan. The project team is grateful for your time and effort, and for your
passion in making the North End a better place:
/City of Saint John Common Council
/The Neighbourhood Advisory Committee
/Members of the development industry active in the North End
/Community members
Funding for the North End Plan is provided in part by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), as
detailed in Agreements signed with the City of Saint John.
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Land Acknowledgement
The North End community and the City of Saint John recognize that the planning area for the North End
Plan was previously occupied by the Wolastoqiyik since time immemorial.
Photo source: experiencenewbrunswick.com DRAFT79
Contents
1. Introduction 1
2. Basis of the Plan 4
3. General Policies 10
4. General Design Guidance 15
5. Character Areas 19
6. Implementation and Municipal Action Plan 50
Schedule 1: Character Areas
Schedule 2: Land Use
Schedule 3: Transportation - Road Network
Schedule 4: Transportation - Active Mobility
Schedule 5: Transportation - Public Transit
Schedule 6: Parks and Open Space Network
Schedule 7: Development Constraints
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The North End Plan is a land use and revitalization
plan intended to shape and guide development
in the North End planning area. By establishing
a detailed policy and design framework, crafted
in consultation with community members and
stakeholders, the City seeks to realize a future
vision for the community that enables appropriate
development, investment, and improvement, while
conserving unique and important features and
characteristics in the North End’s neighbourhoods.
The North End Plan works in tandem with
PlanSJ, the City’s Municipal Plan, by providing a
more refined level of direction than the policies
established in PlanSJ. The policies of the North
End Plan will align with broader planning and
development goals, including direction for urban
neighbourhood revitalization, infill, greenfield
development design, and smart growth.
A primary impetus for the Plan is the identification
of the North End as a focal point for future growth
in the City, aligning with the policy mandate to
direct new development to existing built-up areas
where infrastructure is readily available. The
project is supported and funded in part through
the Housing Accelerator Fund Agreement and the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Preparation
of the North End Plan is identified as a priority
project in the City of Saint John Strategic Plan
(2023-2032).
1.1 How to Use This Plan
The North End Plan provides guidance for
members of the public, City Staff, and City Council
on land use and development matters within the
North End planning area. The policy and design
direction in the Plan will inform the City’s decision-
making on matters such as:
/Development approvals;
/Design of public and private spaces;
/Infrastructure investments;
/Financial and physical resource allocation;
and
/Programs that foster development and
community-building.
The steps below are provided to assist the reader
when development on a property is proposed:
1 Find the property on the Schedules
included in the Plan. Be sure to check
each Schedule, as each one illustrates
different policies.
2 Find the policies that relate to the
applicable land use designations shown
on the Schedules.
3 Review all other policies of the Plan
to determine if additional guidance
is provided for the proposed use,
development or application.
4 Review design guidance in the Plan, as
applicable, in formulating the details of
the proposed development.
5 Contact the City of Saint John for
questions or additional information.
1. Introduction
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1.2 Legislative Authority
The North End Plan is a statutory land use planning
document adopted by the City of Saint John under
the authority of the Community Planning Act, SNB
2017, C.19 (‘Community Planning Act’). The Plan
is categorized as a Secondary Plan under Section
29(1) of the Act.
The purpose of a Secondary Plan is to address
issues with respect to a particular part of the City-
wide planning area that may not be adequately
addressed in the Municipal Plan (‘PlanSJ’)
alone. Secondary Plans reside within a ‘parent’
Municipal Plan and consequently must generally
be consistent with the policy direction of the
Municipal Plan. Similar implementation tools will be
utilized for the North End Plan as PlanSJ, including
zoning, Heritage Conservation Areas By-laws, and
subdivision processes.
While classified as a Secondary Plan under the Act,
the title of North End Plan is used throughout.
1.3 Municipal Authority
The North End Plan is adopted under several
Council directions, including corporate strategic
directions, land use planning policies, and
municipal agreements.
The creation of a Secondary Plan for the North
End is established as an Objective in the City of
Saint John 10-year Strategic Plan (2023-2032).
The Objective to adopt the Plan is listed under
the “Prosperous” goal and identified as a priority
project early in the Strategic Plan horizon.
Map B of the Saint John Municipal Plan (PlanSJ)
identifies areas for future detailed planning,
including the Old North End. Section 4 of the
Municipal Plan specifies that these areas are
intended for the preparation of Neighbourhood
Plans and/or urban design guidelines, as
enabled by Policy I-15. Neighbourhood Plans are
intended for areas that are comprised of largely
existing residential neighbourhoods targeted for
intensification. More broadly, PlanSJ identifies the
North End as a focal point for future growth in the
City, aligning with the policy mandate to direct
new development to existing built-up areas where
infrastructure is readily available.
The preparation of the North End Plan is also a
condition of the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF)
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1.4 Plan Area
The North End planning area encompasses
approximately 926 hectares, including 810 hectares
of urban lands and 116 hectares of rural lands. The
planning area has clear boundaries, defined by:
/The Wolastoq/St. John River and harbour to
the west and south;
/The Saint John Throughway/New Brunswick
Route 1 Highway to the south;
/Rockwood Park to the east; and
/The southern edge of the neighbourhood
of Millidgeville and the University of New
Brunswick Saint John campus to the north.
Within its boundaries, the planning area is
composed of distinct neighbourhoods and
character areas, each with unique identities. The
boundaries of the planning area do not represent
a formal administrative or electoral area, but rather
are generally based on its functional role within the
city, including its contiguous geography, historic
development patterns, proximity to Uptown and
other regional destinations, and policy direction for
development established in PlanSJ.
The ‘North End’ name is most strongly associated
with the Old North End, but is also generally used
for the larger area north of Highway 1 and Uptown.
This name has been applied to the whole planning
area based on best-fit.
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2. Basis of the Plan
2.1 Themes of the Plan
The North End planning area has played a unique
role in Saint John for centuries. From the earliest
Wolastoqiyik inhabitants, early traders, military
forts, and initial industrial development on the
outskirts of the city core, the area has constantly
been evolving. Generations of community members
have contributed to its economic, cultural, and
social success, weaving the fabric of streets,
neighbourhoods, and social bonds that define the
North End.
Residents are passionate about the future of the
North End and want to see its ongoing success.
The North End Plan represents one of many tools
available to ensure the community continues to
thrive by guiding the appearance, function, and
design of future development.
The density of development is a key element in
ensuring community success. Described as the
number of dwelling units, jobs, or floor area across
a defined area, density is a useful measure in
projecting how a development might contribute to
the success of the broader community. Projecting,
controlling, and/or requiring adequate densities
in planning documents can establish a strong
foundation for vibrant and thriving communities by
ensuring that new growth is directed to appropriate
areas, where infrastructure and amenities is
planned or available. Among other benefits,
accommodating appropriate densities can:
/Expand the customer base to support local
businesses;
/Broaden the pool of workers in proximity to
employment opportunities;
/Activate public spaces and streets;
/Promote affordability of housing through a
mix of dwelling types, sizes, and tenures;
and
/Ensure that infrastructure investments by
the City or other governments are financially
viable.
As in all diverse communities, providing a range
of housing is crucial to ensure that everyone
has access to adequate and affordable homes.
The diversity of demographics in the North End
generates a corresponding range of housing
needs across its component neighbourhoods,
requiring an appropriate policy response to ensure
that all current and future community members
are reflected in the housing mix. At present,
much of the housing stock in the North End
provides affordable accommodations to many
residents, whether through market- or non-market
mechanisms. The North End Plan strives to
maintain or enhance housing supply across the full
range of the housing spectrum, with a particular
emphasis on rebalancing local building forms
and tenures with market housing on key sites or
through new infill development. The addition of new
infill housing will contribute to community vibrancy,
meet local needs, and enhance opportunities for
homeownership.
The appearance of buildings is a subtle but
critical way that defines how communities are
experienced by residents and visitors. The North
End already has a wide range of building forms,
architectural styles, and states of repair, and
the Plan creates an opportunity to guide future
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encourages compatible building design using
engaging architectural approaches that contribute
to the recognizable look and feel of the North
End and its neighbourhoods. The Plan offers
a range of tools to support enhanced building
aesthetics, including development controls,
guidelines, concepts for currently vacant sites, and
opportunities for incentive programs.
The design of streets is a vital component
of successful communities. Beyond simple
transportation corridors, streets are community
spaces that serve as a stage for public life:
interaction, commerce, recreation, socialization,
and other essential community functions occur
in these spaces. The design of streets can foster
these activities, while providing space for safe and
effective mobility of people and vehicles. The North
End Plan includes guidance for street design for
implementation by the City over time.
Respecting, supporting and enhancing the
resilience of the North End community is one of the
guiding principles of the North End Plan. Climate
change is recognized as one of the most significant
threats to the physical infrastructure and social
well-being of the North End. To address the current
and anticipated harms caused by a changing
climate, this Plan has been prepared on a climate-
informed basis and integrates climate action to
enhance community resilience throughout.
2.2 Population Trends and Demographics
After decades of population and economic
contraction, the Saint John region began to
experience sustained positive population growth
in 2016. The populations of all component
neighbourhoods within the North End planning area
similarly increased, with growth rates ranging from
3.4 to 11.4 percent between the 2016 and 2021
Census periods.
The 2021 Census identified a total population of
11,020 people in the North End planning area, with
available data indicating that population growth
continues. Growth has been driven substantially
by recent immigration since 2021, with immigrants
comprising 15 percent of the population of the
North End planning area.
The development of new housing is required in the
North End planning area, in particular:
/Housing opportunities for existing
residents of the planning area, some of
whom currently reside in unaffordable or
inadequate accommodations;
/Adequate housing for middle-income
families and individuals with existing
connections to the planning area who wish
to return or move to the area; and
/Housing catering to newcomer families, for
whom households tend to be larger than
average.
2.3 Assets and Opportunities
The 2021 Census counted a total of 5,553 homes
in the planning area. However, approximately 10
percent of dwelling units require major repairs.
Renovations to existing buildings provide
opportunities to add dwelling units through gentle
density and increase building performance,
addressing existing issues with resident comfort/
health, greenhouse gas emissions and energy
poverty.
One remarkable strength of the North End is the
high percentage of land and housing units held by
not-for-profit providers, which can be leveraged to
mitigate concerns around displacement associated
with the desired creation of new market housing.
2.3.1 Commercial Amenities
Commercial uses are distributed throughout
the planning area, but generally concentrated in
clusters. Lansdowne Plaza is centrally located
within the planning area and serves as a main
commercial centre. Somerset Street also features
some large-format retail development in its
northern segment. Other smaller-scale commercial
uses are distributed throughout the planning area.
2.3.2 Schools
The planning area is served by three elementary
schools, with two schools (Centennial and Hazen
White-St. Francis) slated to be decommissioned.
A new amalgamated school is planned to be
constructed adjacent to the new YMCA.
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End are generally in the catchment area of the two
high schools located in the Central Peninsula.
2.3.3 Parks and Open Spaces
The North End planning area features several parks
and open spaces of various sizes, which include a
range of passive and active spaces. Key parks and
open spaces include:
/District Parks, including Shamrock Park and
Rockwood Park;
/Neighbourhood Parks, including Victoria
Square Park, Robertson Square Park,
Fallsview Park, Riverfront Memorial Park,
and St. Peter’s Park;
/Public Gardens, including the Saint John
Public Gardens;
/Semi-private spaces, including the Harriet
Irving Memorial Park and Crescent Valley
Park; and
/Heritage spaces, including Fort Howe.
2.3.4 Transportation
The planning area is served by public transit in the
form of municipal public bus routes. While some
active transportation infrastructure is available,
some streets lack pedestrian or cycling facilities,
and access to some community destinations can
be difficult without a private vehicle.
Vehicular circulation is enabled by a road network
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2.4 Housing Opportunities - Vacant Land Analysis
Vacant lands within the planning area present
valuable opportunities for new development
within the planning area. Designed well, these
land parcels can accommodate new housing or
other land uses while taking advantage of existing
infrastructure and proximity to community facilities.
Candidate vacant land parcels are identified on
the figure below. The identified lands are selected
according to their development potential for three
categories of development:
2.4.1 Infill Development
The Infill category encompasses parcels within
the already-estab¬lished urban fabric that may be
suitable for lower-density develop¬ments, such
as single-detached, semi-detached, townhouse,
stacked or other types of ground-oriented units.
2.4.2 Intensification / Redevelopment
The Intensification / Redevelopment category
focuses on larger lots or potential groups of
consolidated lots that are already integrated in the
urban fabric. These parcels may allow for larger-
scale developments, in¬cluding low-, mid- and
high-rise apartment buildings and mixed-use
development.
2.4.3 Greenfield Development
The Greenfield Development category identifies
lands that are currently undeveloped, including
unserviced areas, which are not yet integrated into
surround¬ing neighbourhoods. These areas hold
the potential for a range of development types,
particularly ground-oriented residential uses.
1000m0250100500m
750m0250100500
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Infill/Small Parcels
Intensification/Redevelopment
Greenfield
Figure 2: Map of identified vacant landsDRAFT
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2.5 Community Engagement
2.5.1 Neighbourhood Advisory Committee
A Neighbourhood Advisory Committee (NAC) was
assembled for the North End Plan to provide input
on processes, content of deliverables, and the
ultimate Plan. The City and consulting team are
grateful for the time and expertise provided by the
NAC members:
/Jamiu Abdulraheem
/Kelly Baker
/Stephen Belyea
/Keith Brideau
/Anne Driscoll
/Tamara Kelly
/John MacKenzie
/Barry Ogden
/Kelsey Ann Seely
/Graeme Stewart-Robertson
/Melissa Wakefield
Community members and stakeholders were
invited to participate in the preparation of the
North End Plan throughout the planning process.
Engagement events included:
/In-person meetings with community
stakeholders;
/Workshop with local youth at the Nick
Nicolle Community Centre;
/An open house, held on January 23, 2025;
/A public Open House at the Lord
Beaverbrook Rink.
2.6 Vision and Guiding Principles
The Vision Statement and supporting Guiding
Principles forms the basis of the policy direction in
the Plan, and are intended to articulate what the
North End will look like in the future.
2.6.1 Vision Statement
The following is a Vision Statement that was
crafted based on background research and
community and public input:
Nestled along the banks of the Wolastoq/Saint
John River the North End has a rich history as
a major portage route and thriving commercial
district. Vibrant, diverse and resilient, the North End
is set for transformational change that embraces
this history by creating opportunities for everyone
to grow and thrive through all phases of life. The
North End offers beautiful, walkable, accessible,
safe and affordable neighbourhoods connected to
the river, parks, community amenities and thriving
local businesses.
2.6.2 Guiding Principles
History and Heritage Celebration
Recognize the long history of the planning area as
a portage route and thriving commercial district,
honouring the Wabanaki Confederacy and other
communities who have lived in and built up the
North End over generations. New development is
inspired by the design and character of historic
buildings and character corridors, laying the
foundation for next generation design excellence.
The Plan celebrates the physical and cultural
landscapes and continuing social history of the
North End.
Connected Community
Within the planning area, connect residents
to local destinations, the river, and adjacent
neighbourhoods by identifying accessible and
safe active transportation links, increasing
interconnected spaces where people can interact
and connect. New transportation connections and
infrastructure investments leverage existing and
planned active, vehicular and transit connections.
Urban Village
The North End is envisioned as a pedestrian-
oriented environment comprised of nodes as
urban villages that leverage existing community
assets, institutions, and infrastructure. Shaping the
commercial and cultural heart of a neighbourhood,
urban villages support social service delivery,
increased land use diversity, higher residential
and commercial densities, and an inclusive
demographic mix.
Urban villages are a central commercial and
cultural meeting place, serving as a shared hub and
connecting point through integrated public spaces,
transforming the area into a cohesive and complete
urban environment.
A Collective Identity for the North End
Weave a shared sense of respect, pride and
belonging for all residents, workers and neighbours
in the North End, while celebrating the subtleties
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opportunities for connection through shared
experiences, interests and history.
Economic Vitality
Foster a resilient and diverse local economy by
revitalizing the historic commercial Main Street
corridor and supporting a dynamic mix of business
types and scales in key commercial areas and high
streets. Encourage the growth of both established
commercial hubs and emerging home-based
enterprises, creating inclusive opportunities for
entrepreneurship, innovation, and long-term
employment for residents.
Community Resilience
Own and grow the resilience of the North End
community, including the health benefits from
ecosystem services provided by the natural
environment, the creative and efficient use of
social services and supports for residents, and the
ability of this community to transform and adapt to
challenges past and future. Build on these qualities
to deepen the adaptive capacity of the North
End to prosper in the face of current and future
challenges, including climate change.
Housing Resilience
Continue to offer a variety of housing choices that
are safe, affordable, and adequate to meet the
community’s needs through a variety of household
types and appropriate to all stages of life including
maintaining and growing the community housing
sector. Increase the range of tenure options to
unlock greater housing choice for those who wish
to own a home. Increase the supply of housing
through new development, revitalizing older
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3. General Policies
The policies in this section apply to all development
within the North End Plan area, including in all
Character Areas.
3.1 General Land Use Policies
1. Municipal Plan policies LU-121 through LU-
130, inclusive, shall apply in the North End.
2. Accessory uses to permitted uses described
in the policies of each designation shall be
permitted.
3. Public uses on behalf of the Government of
Canada, the Government of New Brunswick,
the City of Saint John, or any agencies, boards
or commissions thereof, shall be permitted
throughout the planning area in accordance
with the policies of the Municipal Plan (PlanSJ)
and supplementary approvals processes. All
development is encouraged to conform to the
policy and direction of this Plan.
4. Solar collectors and battery electric storage
systems, shall be permitted accessory with any
primary use. The Zoning By-law may limit the
size, name plate capacity, and location of these
facilities.
3.2 Hazards
This section of the Plan contains policies to
minimize the risk to human health and physical
property as a result of existing and anticipated
environmental conditions. Some known hazards
are mapped on Schedule E, but the following
policies apply whether or not they are mapped.
Climate change is recognized as a major driver
of increased across multiple hazard categories.
Climate action to mitigate risk to the North End is
embedded in the Plan, including by:
/Encouraging climate change mitigation – net
reduction of greenhouse gas emissions –
through the land use framework and design
directions;
/Protecting and encouraging enhancement
of natural assets that provide ecosystem
services;
/Permitting and facilitating the development
of resilient infrastructure;
/Restricting land uses, buildings and
infrastructure in locations of increasing
climate risk; and
/Supporting social bonds and social
resilience by planning for community
infrastructure and design directions for
positive public spaces.
3.2.1 Landfill and Site Contamination
1. The historic Howes Lake Landfill is located
partially within the planning area, and is known
to have previously caused contamination. The
City shall pursue formal closure of the Howe’s
Lake Landfill, including seeking funding and
partnerships with other levels of government;
2. No residential use, childcare use, or other
similar sensitive use shall be permitted within
50 metres of the boundary of the landfill.
3. For any residential use, childcare use, or
other similar sensitive use proposed within
500 metres of the boundary of the landfill, an
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4. A site history, listing all known on-site and
abutting uses for a period of 100 years,
as well as any known or recorded spills
of contaminants shall be submitted as
part of a complete Development Permit
application. Where the site history indicates
a spill or previous commercial or industrial
use likely to cause site contamination, the
City may require an ESA conducted to CSA
standard Z768-01 (as updated) as part of the
submission package. Where the ESA indicates
contamination, a Phase II ESA and remediation
plan will be required prior to issuance of the
Development Permit.
3.2.2 Steep and Unstable Slopes
1. Development is not permitted on steep or
unstable slopes except as in accordance with
an engineering analysis and design conducted
by a qualified professional engineer.
2. Site alteration and construction is not permitted
to create new unstable slopes.
3.2.3 Storm Surge and Coastal Inundation
1. Hazardous substances, including petroleum
and fuel storage, are not permitted within the
Floodplain Overlay. If upgrades/relocation of
existing fuel storage accessory to a permitted
or legal non-conforming use cannot be located
outside of the Floodplain Overlay, it must be
floodproofed and raised above the design flood
elevation.
3.2.4 Overland Flooding
1. Existing uses and structures may continue
within the Floodplain Overlay and may be
renovated, redeveloped or intensified, provided
that the exposure to flood risk is not increased.
2. Climate change is anticipated to increase
the annual precipitation and the intensity of
rainfall events including the number of tropical
storms/hurricanes. Saint John will also likely
experience more winter flooding and freezing
rain events. Storm Drainage Submissions are
therefore strongly encouraged to:
a. Incorporate an additional design safety
margin in addition to the 1-in-5 year and
1-in-100 return period storms used for storm
drainage design in accordance with By-law
M-32 respecting storm drainage; and
b. Integrate green and blue infrastructure,
including urban trees, bioswales, rain
gardens, constructed wetlands, porous
pavement and similar technologies.
3. Across the North End planning area, new
buildings shall reduce risk of flood damage
through the following minimum measures:
a. New buildings shall be built with their lowest
building opening at least 30 centimetres
above the level of the road, while still
providing barrier-free access; and,
b. Driveways and walkways shall be designed
to slope away from homes and garages.
4. To avoid conflicts with potential flooding
hazards, the Zoning By-law shall permit HVAC
systems to be located above grade, including
as permitted projections.
3.2.5 Compatibility with Existing Industrial Uses
1. Existing industrial uses form an important
part of the function and economy of the North
End. New sensitive development within 100
metres of the Industrial designation may be
required to demonstrate compatibility as part
of a complete development application. The
City will review potential impacts from dust,
noise, smoke, odours, and vehicle circulation,
as applicable.
2. Measures to mitigate impacts may be required
as part of a Development Agreement, including
higher-quality wall and window assemblies, air
conditioning to allow for a comfortable indoor
environment with windows closed, and noise
warnings to be registered on title.
3.3 Infrastructure
3.3.1 Transportation and Mobility
Movement and mobility between destinations
within the North End is foundational to achieving
the goals of the Plan. The ability for residents and
visitors to access the community, efficiently move
through it, and safely arrive at destinations is
essential to support the vision of the North End as
a vibrant, affordable, and beautiful community.
In alignment with the target established in ActSJ,
the policies of this section seek to achieve a
minimum of 35% of trips to be by bike, foot, or
transit by 2050.
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transit and private vehicles. Street corridors will
be designed to safely accommodate multiple
modes of transportation.
2. In designing new street cross-sections for
implementation through new development or
public works, the City will ensure that streets:
c. Account for multiple modes of
transportation;
d. Incorporate targeted implementation of
traffic calming measures; and
e. Implement the Streetscaping design
guidelines of this Plan.
3. In designing the broader transportation
network, the City shall give particular
consideration to walking routes around school
sites to facilitate and encourage active forms
of transportation for children. Measures may
include:
a. Enhanced provision of sidewalks;
b. Cycle tracks or segregated bicycle lanes;
c. Additional traffic calming measures;
d. Supplementary crosswalks; and
e. Enhanced visibility of pedestrians.
4. In consultation with Saint John Transit and
other departments, the City will establish a
multi-modal transportation hub at Lansdowne
Plaza, consisting of:
a. Bus stops, laybys, and waiting areas;
b. Bicycle parking;
c. Connections to and from the broader
pedestrian infrastructure network;
d. Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations; and
e. Parking for bicycle, scooter, or vehicle
sharing services.
5. The City will extend and connect the Harbour
Passage trail in accordance with the Schedules
of this Plan. The City may use a variety of tools
to achieve the extension in accordance with
the Implementation policies of this Plan.
6. The City will continue to implement
the direction of the Main Street Active
Transportation project as it seeks to rebalance
space for transportation modes in the right-of-
way, calm traffic, and enhance greenspace in
the corridor.
7. The City will seek to increase the amount of
bicycle parking in the North End:
a. Through the review of development
applications, with bicycle parking provided
proportionate to unit count and/or gross
floor area; and
b. On public land, including streets, parks, and
community facilities.
8. The City will consider the installation of a
roundabout at the intersection of Millidge
Avenue and Somerset Street to achieve safer
and more efficient traffic movements.
9. The City will implement the directions of the
Bicycle Network Plan (2021) in the North End,
including:
a. Creating a campus-harbour connection on
Millidge Avenue;
b. New infrastructure on Visart Street; and
c. Bicycle infrastructure on the Reversing Falls
Bridge.
10. The City may consider the provisions of
consolidated underground, above-ground,
or surface parking facilities to serve multiple
properties as a measure to enable additional
density on development sites.
11. The City will work with Saint John Transit to:
a. Expand existing transit service throughout
the North End; and
b. Increase service in response to population
growth in the planning area.
12. The City will encourage bicycle-share,
scooter-share, and/or vehicle-share programs
in the North End. While programs may be
community- or city-wide, communities within
the planning area should be considered as
candidate areas for these services.
13. The City will maintain and consider refurbishing
the Stanley Street pedestrian bridge in
recognition of its important role in connecting
communities across New Brunswick Route 1.
14. Roadway classifications are shown on
Schedule C. Access to new development shall
conform with the restrictions established in
the roadway classifications, as applicable. In
addition to the descriptions in Policy TM-30
of PlanSJ, the classifications are defined as
follows:
a. Major Arterial
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higher speeds between other Major Arterials, Minor
Arterials, Collectors and to/from Freeways. Access
to abutting lands is strictly regulated.
b. Minor Arterial
The primary function of the Minor Arterial is
generally to distribute large volumes of traffic
between other Major Arterials and Collector
Streets. Access to abutting lands is regulated.
c. Urban Collector
The primary function of the Urban Collector is to
balance access to land parcels with the provision
of mobility in the urbanized City. Traffic is collected
and distributed between urban communities and
between Local Streets and other Urban Collectors
or Arterial Streets. Direct access to property may
be permitted.
d. Urban Local
Urban Local streets generally provide access
to abutting properties at low travel speeds
and volumes within the designated Primary
Development Area and are not intended to carry
through traffic.
15. In strategic locations, the City will integrate
clear, legible and symbolic wayfinding into the
design of major pedestrian routes.
3.3.2 Greenspace System
1. The City will create, enhance, preserve,
maintain, and connect a greenspace system
across the North End planning area consisting
of:
a. Parks, urban squares, open spaces, trails,
and recreation areas;
b. Water features, including waterfronts,
wetlands, and historical watercourses;
c. Forested areas; and
d. Green corridors, including the urban tree
canopy, gardens, utility corridors, and steep
slopes.
2. In accordance with policy CF-30 in PlanSJ,
the City will recognize the special character
and role of historic urban squares, plazas,
and gathering spaces. In particular, Robertson
Square Park, Victoria Square Park, and the
Saint John Public Gardens will be preserved
and enhanced for leisure and beautification.
3. The greenspace system within the planning
area shall include private parks. The City shall
work with landowners to preserve the use of
the land as a publicly-accessible park.
4. New lands may be added to the greenspace
system through the acquisition of component
elements by the City, including through the
development approvals process in accordance
with the Subdivision By-law (as amended).
5. Development adjacent to greenspace
system components shall be designed to be
compatible with the ecological, aesthetic, and
recreational functions of the feature or space.
6. The City will explore future recreational
opportunities for underutilized areas of
Rockwood Park to enhance its ability to serve
the greater Saint John Region, in accordance
with Policy CR-18 of PlanSJ.
7. The City will examine opportunities to enhance
the celebration the historically significant Fort
Howe site, including by improving pedestrian
and cycling connections.
8. In accordance with PlanSJ and PlaySJ, the
City shall invest in community and recreational
facilities to address shortfalls and improve
existing facilities where intensification is
occurring in the North End.
3.3.3 Municipal Infrastructure
1. Municipal servicing shall conform with Section
9.2 of PlanSJ.
2. In considering the location or extent of new
infrastructure, the City shall prioritize projects
that:
a. Service a greater density of development;
b. Do not require extensive infrastructure
elements such as pump stations; and
c. Contribute to achieving other goals of this
Plan.
4. The City shall use green infrastructure to the
extent feasible to complement conventional
forms of infrastructure, such as bioswales,
sponge parks, and permeable pavement.
5. The City shall implement the findings of
community-specific servicing studies within the
planning area, as appropriate.
6. To foster climate resilience, the City will:
a. Incorporate extreme weather models into
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periods of extreme heat, including making
public buildings available for this purpose;
and
c. Support collaboration between the City’s
Emergency Management Organization
(EMO) and community groups to ensure
vulnerable populations have places of refuge
during flood or storm events.
3.4 Cultural Heritage
The City of Saint John is proud of its rich history,
as signified by the array of built heritage resources
that contribute to the city’s character and charm.
Within the North End, Douglas Avenue and
Riverview Memorial Park form part of the city’s
Heritage Conservation Area inventory. Heritage
Conservation Areas are defined and regulated by
the Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By-
law, the main objective of which is to conserve,
rehabilitate and utilize heritage sites, structures,
buildings, areas and environments for the benefit
of the community, in coordination with the
comprehensive planning needs and requirements
of the City.
The city will, from time to time, review and update
the list of heritage properties and resources,
including the designation of new conservation
areas.
1. In preserving and administering built heritage
resources within the North End, the City will
continue to follow Policies AC-41 to AC-52.1 of
PlanSJ.
2. Within the planning area, development within
designated Heritage Conservation Areas will
follow the design guidance of this Plan. Where
required by PlanSJ, applications for some
development proposals shall be accompanied
by heritage impact reports.
3. The City will work with the Government of
New Brunswick, local First Nations and other
stakeholders and rights-holders to recognize,
designate, preserve and enhance key sites and
landscapes within the planning area, including:
a. Areas of significance to the Wolastoqey and/
or other First Nations;
b. The Reversing Falls, including its
surrounding landscape;
c. Fort LaTour;
d. Fort Howe;
e. Portage and Marble Cove waterfronts; and
f. The New Brunswick Museum site.
4. In accordance with provincial legislation and
City direction, development shall be directed
away from archaeological sites within the
planning area.
3.5 Potential Future Development Area Designation
The Potential Future Development Area designation
is applied to areas that may have development
potential, but for which site conditions or existing
land uses may present constraints or challenges to
development proceeding.
1. Development may proceed in the Potential
Future Development Area designation through
submission and approval of an amendment
to this Plan. The amendment will apply new
land use designations to the amendment
area in accordance with the policies of this
Plan. Designations should be selected with
consideration for the function of the lands
in the broader community, the land uses
envisioned, and the characteristics of the
lands.
2. In evaluating an amendment to this Plan
under policy 1, the City may require technical
studies to demonstrate the suitability of the
lands and the feasibility of the development.
Studies may include, but shall not be
limited to, geotechnical studies, servicing
studies, environmental assessments, impact
assessments, and transportation studies.
3. In approving an amendment to the Potential
Future Development Area designation, the City
will not approve a development that places
undue financial burdens on the municipality,
including through unjustified infrastructure
investments and/or future maintenance
obligations.
4. In cases where lands subject to the Potential
Future Development Area designation are held
by multiple landowners, the policies of this
section should proceed with consideration for,
or in coordination with, all landowners.
5. Where lands within the Potential Future
Development Area identified for development
are of sufficient size to warrant the future
introduction of a new road network, the road
network shall be designed to achieve safety,
efficiency, and redundancy for emergency
access, where possible. The road network
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4. General Design Guidance
The guidelines in this section are intended to offer
guidance for new development in the North End.
The guidelines are advisory and not intended to be
interpreted as requirements. The guidelines will be
consulted for both private development and public
works within the planning area.
4.1 General Design Guidance
4.1.1 Block-Level Design Guidance
1. Blocks should be designed to accommodate a
mix of compatible land uses in alignment with
the policies of this Plan.
2. Within blocks, height should be focused on
corners or mid-block.
3. Building density should generally continue the
pattern of built form along the same side of the
same street.
4. Building design should achieve a transition in
built form from adjacent low-rise development.
5. Block lengths should generally be limited to
foster connectivity, walkability and accessibility
of the street grid, with consideration for
context.
6. Semi-public plazas, colonnades, and/or deeper
setbacks are encouraged at the corners of
blocks, or to break up long block frontages.
7. Create courtyards in the centre of blocks,
where feasible.
8. Shared parking facilities are encouraged to
reduce the number of driveway accesses.
4.1.2 Site-Level Design Guidance
1. All development within the planning area
should incorporate high-quality architectural
elements in a manner that balances
consistency of the aesthetics of the Character
Area with innovative elements suitable to a
modern Maritime urban community.
2. Development on a site should be located to
establish a strong relationship to abutting
public street(s), with a preference for closer
siting to establish a sense of enclosure and
facilitate pedestrian access from public
sidewalks.
3. Site design should incorporate accessible
paths of travel between public rights-of-way,
communal amenity spaces, and building
entrances.
4. Landscaping is encouraged in association with
all development in the planning area. Lower-
density development forms are expected to
have higher proportions of the lot allocated to
landscaping, particularly in front and corner
yards.
5. Landscaping should be designed to maximize
ecosystem value, including through the
following techniques:
a. Strive for at least 75% of the leaf area to be
composed of native species. Near-native
plants may be used in place of native plants
where they are anticipated to be more
resilient to projected climate conditions.
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b. Use non-native adapted plants in
challenging locations where native plants
may have difficulty establishing;
c. Reserve sufficient space for the planting of
large-canopy trees to contribute to the urban
canopy; and
d. Do not include any invasive species for
landscaping.
6. Retention of mature trees and other desirable
existing landscape features should be
prioritized early in site design, including areas
of native vegetation, cultivated gardens, and
topographic features. A minor relaxation of
development standards may be appropriate
when the relaxation allows for the retention of
existing, mature native trees in good condition,
or other significant desirable landscape
features, subject to review by the City.
7. Use the existing topography as an asset in
site design, including incorporating landscape
features for rainwater management, such as
raingardens and bioswales, where feasible.
8. Recognizing that the historical infrastructure
and natural topography of the North
End can create mobility challenges,
particularly for those with disabilities, new
development should reduce barriers and
create environments that are navigable and
welcoming to all. Specifically, development
should incorporate, among others:
a. Grading approaches that facilitate access
for all users of the site;
b. Pedestrian access ramps, particularly
connected to main building entrances;
c. Barrier-free parking spaces that provide
convenient access to destinations and
building entrances; and
d. Accessible entrances, public spaces,
washrooms, and seating areas.
4.1.3 Building-Level Design Guidance
1. Buildings taller than four storeys in height
should step back the massing above the
fourth floor away from abutting public streets.
A minimum stepback of 3 metres should
be provided, which may be programmed as
outdoor amenity areas for abutting dwelling
units.
2. Main entrances for public/community uses,
commercial uses and multiple-dwelling
buildings should be identified through
architectural design features, such as porches,
canopies, large windows and similar elements.
3. Semi-private amenity spaces are encouraged
in association with ground-oriented housing
units, including porches, balconies, verandahs,
or patios.
4. Parking is encouraged to be located
underground, enclosed within buildings, or in
above-ground structures to the extent feasible
to minimize surface parking facilities.
5. Where surface parking is unavoidable, parking
should be located in rear or interior side yards,
in order of priority, and should not be located in
front yards.
6. Buildings are encouraged to achieve high
standards of energy efficiency that exceed
National Building Code requirements.
7. Green roofs are encouraged, and may
be accessible by users of the building as
complementary amenity space.
8. The incorporation of solar panels into buildings,
including on roofs, is encouraged.
9. Building mechanical systems for multiple
dwelling and non-residential development
should be designed, located and screened so
as to minimize noise and visual impacts on
adjacent uses and adjacent public streets.
10. Notwithstanding that the Barrier-Free Design
Building Code Regulation, Regulation 2021-
3 does not apply to one-unit, two-unit,
townhouse and cluster townhouse typologies,
all developments are encouraged to make
at-grade units “visitable” by individuals with
disabilities by including an accessible entrance
and a barrier-free washroom on the main level.
11. Design buildings using principles of Crime
Prevention Through Environmental Design
(CPTED).
4.2 Streetscaping
Streetscaping refers to the design of streets as
functional and pleasant public spaces, beyond its
transportation role. The guidance in this section
is intended to create attractive, vibrant, safe, and
functional streets within the North End.
1. Streets should accommodate a range of users
and modes of transportation, including walking,
cycling, public transit, and private vehicles, in
that order of priority.
2. Street furniture should be installed along high-
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bus stops, bicycle racks, and mailboxes.
3. Where street trees are provided, ensure
adequate soil volumes to promote survival.
Technologies such as Silva Cells may assist in
achieving this goal.
4. Incorporate wide sidewalks of a width suitable
to the context to allow adequate space for
multiple users.
5. Orient buildings and building entrances to
address abutting public streets.
6. Site buildings to create shallow, or no,
setbacks to the public street. Greater setbacks
may be provided for a portion of a lot where
restaurant patios, publicly accessible sitting
areas and similar features are provided.
7. Create continuous streetwalls that are a
minimum of two storeys, particularly along
Main Street.
8. In designing or redesigning streets in the
planning area, the City should apply an
accessibility lens by:
a. Consulting with individuals and groups with
lived experience;
b. Ensuring pathways are sufficiently wide for
those using mobility aids to pass others
without moving off the pathway or sidewalk,
typically 1.8 metres wide;
c. Consider intersection design to protect
vulnerable and disabled users;
d. Seek to maintain grades that are less than
5%, minimize cross-slope (side-to-side
slopes) and where long slopes are present,
provide period flat areas for rest.
e. Encourage compliance with B651-18
Accessible Design for the Built Environment
by the Standards Council of Canada (CSA).
9. Crosswalks should be provided at regular
intervals along streets, preferably at
intersections. Variation in surfacing material,
grade, or paint colours to highlight the
crosswalk can help to improve safety.
10. Streets should be designed for a desirable
vehicle speed through measures such as:
a. Narrow travel lanes;
b. Curb bulb-outs;
c. Two-way traffic;
d. On-street parking; and
e. Generous street tree planting.
11. Consider opportunities for adequate shading
through street trees, awnings, gazebos, or
other elements.
12. Provide places to sit, including conventional
benches or unconventional features such as
walls or steps.
13. Create opportunities for public art in prominent
locations, including physical installations and
murals.
4.3 Design Guidance for Heritage Sites and Areas
1. Consider the surrounding heritage context for
new development, while ensuring that the new
development is reflective of its time.
2. Where possible, incorporate existing heritage
buildings or features into new development,
while ensuring sensitivity of the heritage
feature.
3. Use building materials consistent with the
heritage character of the area.
4. Where a heritage resource cannot be preserved
in-situ, explore opportunities to move the
feature elsewhere on the site.
5. Explore ways to celebrate previous
development on a site through siting,
architectural techniques, massing, and/or
plaques.
6. Explore opportunities to honour the Indigenous
history of the North End through development,
where feasible, including architectural forms
and patterns.
4.4 Design Guidance for Greenfield Sites
1. “Design with nature” by:
a. Preserving existing natural features,
including waterbodies, forested areas, and
habitats;
b. Minimizing regrading by accommodating
existing topography;
c. Accounting for existing patterns of drainage;
and
d. Preserve and complement existing
biodiversity.
2. Create a connected street network, in a
modified grid pattern to the extent feasible.
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3. Maintain connectivity among greenspace
network and integrate parks and open spaces
with the surrounding greenspace network.
4. Consider the integration of stormwater
management ponds as a community feature for
quality and quantity control.
5. Provide a mix of land uses in appropriate
locations, including residential, commercial,
institutional, and recreational uses.
6. Provide a variety of residential dwelling types to
offer choice to residents. Higher-density units
should generally be located on more prominent
streets.
7. Site residential buildings with setbacks to
balance consistency with variety along a street.
Buildings should enjoy a close relationship with
the public street.
8. Incorporate pedestrian infrastructure,
including sidewalks, mid-block connections,
and pathways that integrate with adjacent
communities.
9. Consider opportunities for passive solar gain
in orienting streets and lots, to reduce building
heating requirements in winter months.
10. Avoid rear lotting on all streets.
11. Make the front entrances of houses more
prominent by limiting the size of garages and
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5. Character Areas
Character areas are communities or districts within a city that are easily recognized or understood by
residents and visitors. These areas typically have unique and distinct characteristics that help create a
sense of place or location. Elements such as heritage and history, topography, vegetation, proximity to
waterfronts, building typologies and massing all contribute to the creation of these locations.
The North End planning area is comprised of the following existing character areas:
/Old North End
/Douglas Avenue
/Lansdowne / Main
/Mount Pleasant
/Crescent Valley
/Somerset
/Pokiok Greenfield
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Figure 3: Source: Google Images
Profile
Area: 89 hectares
Parks and Open Spaces
/ Fallsview Park
/ Riverfront Memorial Park
/ Douglas Street Park
/ St. Peter’s Park
/ Reversing Falls Lookout
Community Amenities
/ New Brunswick Museum
/ Harbour View High School
/ Harbour Passage Trail
Affordable Housing
/ Buildings owned by social housing
providers
/ Privately-owned market-based
affordable housing
One of the oldest parts of the North End, Douglas
Avenue has always served a regional connectivity
function. Indigenous people, including the
Wolastoqiyik, have portaged around the Reversing
Falls on the Wolastoq/St. John River since time
immemorial.
In 1853, a suspension bridge was constructed
across the Reversing Falls, replacing older ferry
traffic. The bridge represented the only link
between the city’s east and west sides until 1968
and spurred the development of Douglas Avenue.
Until 1945, a streetcar ran along Douglas Avenue.
Much of the current urban fabric of this character
area reflects this era of development and consists
of large stately Victorian houses with deep lots and
mature street trees. Most houses in the Douglas
Avenue character area represent very good
examples of the architectural design preferences of
the era and are well-preserved.
Douglas Avenue
The Harbour Passage Trail, a well-used active
transportation corridor and tourist route, extends
through the character area from Uptown, although
the improved section of the trail extends only as
far as Bentley Street, and poor cycling/pedestrian
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Douglas Avenue
Priority Projects &
Initiatives
This section identifies key projects,
programs and incentives that will realize
the vision for Douglas Avenue. These will
generally be led by the City, in partnership
with other groups.
Greenspace System
Parks, Trails and Ecosystem Services
/ [A] Extend public trail along Marble
Cove, connecting existing parks and
public land.
/ [C] In consultation with the WNNB,
explore opportunities for St. Peter’s
Park.
Transportation & Mobility
Transit, Active Transportation, Streets
/ [D] Extend the improved section
of Harbour Passage from Bentley
Street to the Reversing Falls Bridge,
including improving pedestrian
crossings at the Douglas Avenue
and Chesley Drive intersection.
/ [E] The City may undertake and
implement a streetscaping study/
complete street study for Douglas
Avenue.
/ [F] At the time of redevelopment
of the Mixed-Use Areas fronting
Chesley Drive, work with proponents to
improve the safety and pedestrian comfort
of Chesley Drive, including the intersection
with Merrit Street.
Housing Affordability
/ The City will apply the Housing policies
of this Plan to advance affordability in the
Douglas Avenue Character Area.
Incentive Strategy
/ The City will apply development and
improvement incentive programs in
the Douglas Avenue Character Area, in
accordance with the policies of this Plan.
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174 Spadina Ave,
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OTTAWA:
4 Cataraqui St,
Suite 315,
Kingston ON K7K 1Z7
613.542.5454
KINGSTON:
174 Spadina Ave,
Suite 304,
Toronto ON M5T 2C2
416.789.4530
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www.fotenn.com
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3. Up to four dwelling units are permitted on all
lots, unless otherwise specified in this Plan.
4. Small-scale, neighbourhood-serving
commercial uses are permitted along Douglas
Avenue on corner lots.
Medium to High Density Residential
1. All residential typologies are permitted, with a
maximum height of six storeys.
2. Development must meet a minimum density of
45 units per net hectare on a per-development
basis.
3. Up to six units are permitted on any lot, unless
otherwise specified in this Plan.
4. Small-scale, neighbourhood-serving
commercial uses are permitted along Douglas
Avenue on corner lots and along Bentley Street.
Mixed Use
1. This designation applies to lands currently
occupied by existing commercial and industrial
uses. Over time, these uses will evolve to
include a range of compatible land uses,
including:
a. Higher-density residential typologies with a
minimum density of 45 units per net hectare;
b. Community-serving uses, such as places of
worship, schools, daycares and similar uses;
c. Retail uses; and
d. Other commercial and non-residential
uses which serve the functions of daily life
and which are compatible with adjacent
residential, including cafes, medical offices,
and business offices.
Policies
These policies apply to the Douglas Avenue
Character Area. All development must demonstrate
conformity with these policies.
General
1. The General Policies of this Plan shall apply to
the Douglas Avenue Character Area.
2. The policies of the Municipal Plan shall apply
to development within the Douglas Avenue
Character Area, unless otherwise specified by
the policies of this Plan.
3. Greater heights than those permitted in the
land use designations may be contemplated
where:
a. A three- to four-storey streetwall condition
along Douglas Avenue is maintained;
b. Lots are sized to allow for soft landscape
buffers to adjacent low-rise designations;
c. Adequacy of servicing is demonstrated; and,
d. Where appropriate, a community benefit,
such as a publicly-accessible mid-block
connection, or private parkette, is provided.
5. Development adjacent to the rail line shall have
regard for the FCM-RAC proximity guidelines.
Low to Medium Density Residential
1. All ground-oriented residential typologies,
including multiple-unit typologies, are permitted
with a maximum height of three storeys.
2. Development shall meet a minimum density of
35 units per net hectare on a per-development
basis.
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2. The mixing of land uses in single buildings is
encouraged. Where located in a mixed-use
building, active uses such as retail shall be
located on the ground floor.
Potential Future Development Area
1. Development in the Potential Future
Development Area may proceed in accordance
with the policies of this Plan.
Institutional
1. This designation accommodates a range
of larger-scale institutional uses including
educational facilities, major care facilities,
recreation facilities, places of assembly, and
other public uses. Existing buildings in the
Institutional designation may be repurposed for
other compatible community-serving uses.
2. Lot fabric in the Institutional designation
shall generally preserve large land parcels for
permitted land-intensive uses. Land division
may be permitted provided that:
a. The severed land parcel(s) is of an
appropriate size for a land use permitted in
the Major Community Facility designation;
and
b. The retained land parcel will continue to
enable the effective functioning of the
existing and permitted land uses.
4. Parking supply should:
a. Be adequate to accommodate projected
demand;
b. Be located to minimize impact on the street
Policies (continued)Design Guidelines
These guidelines are to be flexibly applied, but
projects must demonstrate that the intent has been
satisfied.
General
1. Land division and development of larger sites
may be required to protect or provide for new
publicly accessible paths and to increase the
functionality of the pedestrian network.
2. Parking for multi-unit residential buildings
shall be located interior to the lot and not in
a front yard. Shared parking and access is
encouraged.
3. Development should incorporate high-
quality design elements that reference the
aesthetic character of Douglas Avenue, while
encouraging design suitable to a modern
Maritime city.
4. Development should generally be designed
with sensitivity to the railway corridor, including
adequate buffering, visual screening, and noise
mitigation.
Douglas Avenue
1. Main entrances shall be oriented and sited to
address the public street, and should include
porches/terraces facing the street.
2. Building design should maintain the existing
fine-grained urban fabric, with entrances every
12-20 metres.
3. Maintain a consistent street setback, and
prioritize retention/planting of canopy trees and
gardens consistent with the existing desirable
pattern.
Douglas Avenue
and public spaces; and
c. Be limited to allow for additional landscaping
elements.
Park and Natural Areas
1. Permitted land uses in the Park and Natural
Areas designation shall be limited to parkland,
recreation, and conservation uses.
2. The City shall acquire lands along the
waterfront for public access and shoreline
protection as a condition of development.
Where land acquisition is not desirable, the City
may protect for these functions on private land
through other measures.
3. To supplement the on-land Harbour Passage
trail, the City may consider installation of a
boardwalk along the waterfront to enable trail
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4. Parking should not be located in front yards,
with a maximum of one single-wide driveway
per street-facing unit.
Fallsview Site
1. Vacant lands along the western segment of
Fallsview Avenue may be developed with
residential uses, provided public water and
sanitary services are extended to service the
development.
Chesley Site
1. Vacant lands on Chesley Drive, north of the
railway corridor at the terminus of Hilyard
Street (PAN 05194692), may be developed with
residential or mixed-use buildings.
2. Building heights on the vacant Chesley Site
should be a maximum of six storeys in height.
Cultural Heritage
1. The Heritage Development Board and/
or Officer shall follow the provisions of the
Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas
By-law where new infill development is
proposed within the Douglas Avenue Heritage
Conservation Area.
2. The City may continue to grant conservation
easements under the Conservation Easements
Act to ensure long-term protection of heritage.
3. The City will encourage retention of heritage
assets by prioritizing maintenance and
sensitive renovation of existing heritage
buildings, with development behind the
building and in rear yards.
4. New development should respect/reflect
desirable heritage characteristics, including
materials, without attempting to copy historical
styles in their entirety.
5. Throughout, but particularly along, the portage
route labelled as [P] in Figure 2, honour
Wabanaki history through design and site
features.
Landscape and Site Design
1. Tree-planting is encouraged:
a. In front yards, including in the public right-
of-way; and
b. In rear yards.
2. Larger sites should include clusters of trees
and landscaping features to create semi-public
amenity areas.
3. Plantings should consist of native species to
the extent possible.
4. Land parcels with waterfront frontage should:
a. Provide for public access, where possible, or
in accordance with the policies of this Plan;
and
b. Be designed with sensitivity for views from
the water.
5. Development sites with steep topography
shall be designed to ensure stability and
safety for buildings, structures, and users.
Where necessary, the City may request a
Slope Stability Study as part of a complete
development application, to be prepared by a
qualified professional.
Brownfield Redevelopment
1. The City encourages redevelopment of
brownfield sites, particularly outside of
established industrial areas.
2. Remediation of brownfield sites is encouraged
in all locations. Where applicable, remediation
shall proceed in accordanc with the provisions
of the Clean Environment Act or any successor
legislation which may apply.
3. Redevelopment of brownfield sites shall
continue to ensure compatibility with
surrounding land uses.
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~100 hectares
Parks and Open Spaces
/ Shamrock Park
/ Victoria Square Park
/ Robertson Square Park
Community Amenities
/ Nick Nicolle Community Centre
/ Kiwanis North End Play Park
/ YMCA
/ RiverCross Mission
Affordable Housing
/ The Range (housing cooperative)
/ Charlton Place (NB Housing)
/ Stephenson Tower (NB Housing)
/ Old North End (private market)
The Old North End is one of the oldest areas of
European settlement in Saint John and previously
represented the core of development and
commercial activity in the former City of Portland.
Economic activities were generally focused on the
St. John River and transportation of goods to and
from inland New Brunswick.
Much of local shopping was previously oriented
on Main Street, a thriving commercial street,
which features two- to three-storey buildings with
retail frontages activating the street. A streetcar
previously transported goods and passengers
along Main Street from the docks at present-day
Roberston Square Park to the Central Peninsula.
The Old North End is characterised by a generally
orthogonal, historic street grid south of Shamrock
Park, historic buildings in various conditions of
repair, and open spaces such as Victoria Square
Park.
Old North End
The Old North End character area also includes
not-for-profit housing developments, including
The Range community (formerly Rifle Range), a
post-war Canada Mortgage and Housing (CMHC)
development along Churchill Boulevard. Provincial
housing developments managed by Housing NB
include Charlton Place and Stephenson Tower,
located between The Range and Millidge Avenue.
Several buildings along Main Street and other key
frontages have suffered demolition by neglect,
including fires which spread quickly in the balloon-
frame construction typical of much of the housing
in this area. These vacant parcels present an
important infill opportunity to help revitalize the
area.
The community is moderately walkable, with
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Old North End
Priority Projects and
Initiatives
This section identifies key projects, programs
and incentives that will realize the vision for
the Old North End Character Area. These will
generally be led by the City, in partnership with
other groups.
Greenspace System
Parks, Trails and Ecosystem Services
/ [A] Engage with NB Power to advance
the use of energy corridors for multi-use
recreational paths.
/ [B] Evaluate the potential purchase
of the Centennial School property for
incorporation into Shamrock Park.
/ [C] Consider purchasing lands north of
Robertson Square to increase the park
area and facilitate access to the water.
/ [C] Prepare a landscape vision and
plans to revitalize Robertson Square
/ [D] Engage landowners to create a
publicly-accessible pathway from
Victoria Square Park to Bridge Street
and Robertson Square Park.
Transportation & Mobility
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/ [E] Undertake streetscape studies
to revitalize Main Street west of
Lansdowne Ave.
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Ottawa ON
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613.730.5709
OTTAWA:
4 Cataraqui St,
Suite 315,
Kingston ON K7K 1Z7
613.542.5454
KINGSTON:
174 Spadina Ave,
Suite 304,
Toronto ON M5T 2C2
416.789.4530
TORONTO:
www.fotenn.com
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Ottawa ON
K2P 1W4
613.730.5709
OTTAWA:
4 Cataraqui St,
Suite 315,
Kingston ON K7K 1Z7
613.542.5454
KINGSTON:
174 Spadina Ave,
Suite 304,
Toronto ON M5T 2C2
416.789.4530
TORONTO:
www.fotenn.com
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3. Up to four dwelling units are permitted on all
lots, unless otherwise specified in this Plan.
4. Small-scale, neighbourhood-serving
commercial uses are permitted along the
following streets:
a. Millidge Avenue; and
b. Churchill Boulevard.
Medium to High Density Residential
1. All residential typologies are permitted, with a
maximum height of six storeys.
2. Development must meet a minimum density of
45 units per net hectare on a per-development
basis.
3. Up to six units are permitted on any lot, unless
otherwise specified in this Plan.
4. Small-scale, neighbourhood-serving
commercial uses are permitted along the
following streets:
a. Main Street;
b. Bridge Street;
c. Adelaide Street; and
d. Lansdowne Avenue.
Traditional Main Street
1. Permitted land uses in the Traditional Main
Street designation shall include:
a. Townhouses, cluster townhouses, multiple-
unit dwellings and seniors residences;
b. Commercial uses, including retail,
restaurants, cafés, bars, microbreweries,
offices;
Policies
These policies apply to the Old North End
Character Area. All development must demonstrate
conformity with these policies.
General
1. The General Policies of this Plan shall apply to
the Old North End Character Area.
2. The policies of the Municipal Plan shall apply
to development within the Old North End
Character Area, unless otherwise specified by
the policies of this Plan.
3. Building heights along Main Street shall
maintain a three- to four-storey streetwall
condition.
4. A building of up to 6 storeys may be permitted
on the north side of Robertson Square Park,
provided that:
a. The lot is of sufficient size to accommodate
the additional building height, including
provision for adequate setbacks,
landscaping, and parking;
b. The building is designed to frame both the
park block and Bridge Street; and
c. Adequate servicing capacity is available.
Low to Medium Density Residential
1. All ground-oriented residential typologies,
including multiple-unit typologies, are
permitted with a maximum height of three
storeys.
2. Development shall meet a minimum density of
35 units per net hectare on a per-development
basis.
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Design Guidelines
These guidelines are to be flexibly applied, but
projects must demonstrate that the intent has been
satisfied.
General
1. Land division and development of larger sites
may be required to protect or provide for new
publicly accessible paths and to increase the
functionality of the pedestrian network.
2. Parking for multi-unit residential buildings
shall be located interior to the lot and not in a
front yard, and shared parking and access is
encouraged.
3. Development should feature architecture and
design features suitable to a modern Maritime
city.
Main Street
1. Development on properties that front onto Main
Street shall be oriented and sited to address
the public street.
2. Building design should maintain the fine-
grained urban fabric, with entrances every 12
to 20 metres.
3. Parking should not be located between a
building and the Main Street right-of-way.
4. Driveways and on-site parking areas are
generally discouraged to reduce curb cuts,
facilitate street parking, minimize conflicts with
pedestrians, and foster a continuous street
frontage.
Main Street & Bridge Street
5. The area around the intersection of Main Street
and Bridge Street and Victoria Square should
generally develop in accordance with the
concept plan included in Appendix A.
6. Multi-unit dwellings up to four storeys in height
may be permitted along Bridge Street, Main
Street, and Holly Street.
7. Buildings with visual exposure to Victoria
Square and Robertson Square should be
designed to avoid blank walls and should
include transparent windows for interaction
with the squares and to improve safety.
The Range
1. New development in The Range should be
oriented and designed to address a public
street.
2. Development should be sensitive to existing
buildings in the surrounding area and avoid
impacts related to:
a. Privacy and overlook;
b. Undue loss of greenspace and landscaping
features;
c. Stormwater management;
d. Public transit operations.
Former Centennial School & Baxter Dairy
Site Site
1. The design should focus on integrating with,
and enhancing access to, Shamrock Park.
2. Ensure a consistent frontage of dwelling units
along Millidge Avenue, with the front of units
oriented towards the public street.
Old North End
c. Community uses, including community
centres, libraries, daycares, theatres, and
museums;
d. Recreational uses, including fitness facilities;
e. Medical services, including clinics,
pharmacies, and specialized medical
services;
f. Places of worship; and
g. Parks and open spaces.
2. The mixing of uses in single buildlings is
encouraged, where active land uses such as
retail or institutional uses are located on the
ground floor.
3. Lot fabric should generally reflect the historical
fine-grained lot fabric, with narrower frontages.
Park and Natural Areas
1. Permitted land uses in the Park and Natural
Areas designation shall be limited to parkland,
recreation, and conservation uses.
2. New parks, community gardens, or other
public and semi-public greenspace areas are
permitted throughout the Character Area.
3. Limited commercial recreation uses may be
permitted, subject to appropriate standards in
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3. Taller buildings should be located internal to
the site, away from Millidge Avenue.
4. Locate surface parking at the rear of buildings.
5. Provide communal amenity areas to serve
residents of the development.
Shamrock Park
1. Shamrock Park should be programmed with
a range of active and passive recreational
opportunities.
2. Generous landscaping elements, including
a range of tree species and sizes, should be
included throughout Shamrock Park.
3. Parking facilities should meet, but not exceed,
the needs of park users proportionate to
the programming provided. Underutilized
parking areas should be identified as potential
programmable space.
4. Transportation infrastructure should account for
a range of transportation modes for accessing
Shamrock Park, including walking, bicycle,
public transit, and private vehicles.
5. Pedestrian facilities should be provided to
facilitate internal movements within Shamrock
Park.
Public Squares
1. Public squares, including Victoria Square and
Robertson Square, should contribute to both
passive recreation and beautification in the
community.
2. Public squares should include:
a. A balance of soft and hard landscaping
features, including large-canopy trees;
b. Accessible seating;
c. Adequate lighting; and
d. Public art.
3. Public squares should be designed to facilitate
movement and visibility to promote access and
safety for all users.
4. Robertson Square may be extended
northwards to expand the amenity and
increase frontage on the St. John River.
Landscape and Site Design
1. Tree-planting is encouraged:
a. In front yards, including in the public right-
of-way; and
b. In rear yards.
2. Larger sites should include clusters of trees
and landscaping features to create semi-public
amenity areas.
3. Plantings should consist of native species to
the extent possible.
4. Land parcels with waterfront frontage should:
a. Provide for public access, where possible, or
in accordance with the policies of this Plan;
and
b. Be designed with sensitivity for views from
the water.
5. Development sites with steep topography
shall be designed to ensure stability and
safety for buildings, structures, and users.
Where necessary, the City may request a
Slope Stability Study as part of a complete
development application, to be prepared by a
qualified professional.
Brownfield Redevelopment
1. The City encourages redevelopment of
brownfield sites.
2. Remediation of brownfield sites is encouraged
in all locations. Where applicable, remediation
shall proceed in accordance with the provisions
of the Clean Environment Act or any successor
legislation which may apply.
3. Redevelopment of brownfield sites shall
continue to ensure compatibility with
surrounding land uses.
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Boundary Area
60 hectares
Parks and Open Spaces
/ Fort Howe National Historic Site
/ Connects to waterfront Harbour
Passage Trail, New Brunswick Naval
Memorial, Place Fort LaTour
Community Amenities
/ Lansdowne Plaza
/ Lord Beaverbrook Rink
/ Health Care clinics
/ Curling Club
/ Hotels and restaurants
/ Serviced by public transit
/ Harbour Passage Trail
/ Connection to Uptown
Affordable Housing
/ Not applicable
The Lansdowne-Main Street Character area is
a well-established commercial hub and corridor
which includes diverse commercial development
patterns including drive-throughs, strip malls,
hotels, sports facilities and office/commercial
developments.
The character area also includes the Fort Howe
National Historic Site, located atop a large height
of land that stands out on the landscape. A City of
Saint John sign is strategically located on the hill,
visible from Provincial Highway 1. The view from
Fort Howe provides impressive panoramic vistas of
the Saint John Harbour, Central Peninsula and the
North End.
Main Street in this area previously had a traditional
high street character along its full extent, prior
to urban renewal projects implemented in the
1960s-70s. The widening of the section of Main
Lansdowne/Main Street
Street east of Lansdowne Avenue created an
abrupt change in function and character of the
corridor, converting it from a high street to a six-
lane traffic corridor that prioritizes private vehicles,
fragmenting the surrounding neighbourhood in
the process. The City of Saint John has recently
re-urbanizing Main Street, reducing the number of
traffic lanes and replacing them with designated
bike lanes, sidewalks, landscape areas and on-
street parking.
A small residential enclave is located between Fort
Howe, Main Street, the New Brunswick Route 1
Highway, and Somerset Avenue.
Lansdowne Plaza is a large commercial plaza with
multiple tenancies that provide daily services for
North End residents. The extensive surface parking
lots serving the plaza offer redevelopment potential
at the centre of the planning area. Given its existing
role and its central location, the plaza has immense
potential to become a vibrant community hub.
The large commercial parcels south of Main
Street also offer opportunities to be redeveloped
with higher-density, mixed-use development with
privileged views to the harbour.
A primary challenge in the Lansdowne/Main Street
area is to reintroduce a coherent mobility network
that addresses the fragmentation created by
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Lansdowne/Main Street
Priority Projects and Initiatives
This section identifies key projects, programs and
incentives that will realize the vision for Douglas
Avenue. These will generally be led by the City, in
partnership with other groups.
Greenspace System
Parks, Trails and Ecosystem Services
/ [A] Convert City-owned parcels to public
parks.
Transportation & Mobility
Transit, Active Transportation, Streets
/ [B] Implement planned cycle track or
protected bike lanes on Chesley Drive
between Main Street and Harbour Passage
/ [C] Enhance pedestrian infrastructure on
Simond Street, connecting the Harbour Trail,
Lord Beaverbrook Rink, Main Street, Metcalf
Street, Lansdowne Plaza, and Fort Howe
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4 Cataraqui St,
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613.542.5454
KINGSTON:
174 Spadina Ave,
Suite 304,
Toronto ON M5T 2C2
416.789.4530
TORONTO:
www.fotenn.com
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RP2024.11.291BASE PLAN
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420 O'Connor St,
Ottawa ON
K2P 1W4
613.730.5709
OTTAWA:
4 Cataraqui St,
Suite 315,
Kingston ON K7K 1Z7
613.542.5454
KINGSTON:
174 Spadina Ave,
Suite 304,
Toronto ON M5T 2C2
416.789.4530
TORONTO:
www.fotenn.com
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3. Up to four dwelling units are permitted on all
lots, unless otherwise specified in this Plan.
4. Small-scale, neighbourhood-serving
commercial uses are permitted along Chesley
Drive.
Medium to High Density Residential
1. All residential typologies are permitted, with a
maximum height of six storeys.
2. Development must meet a minimum density of
45 units per net hectare.
3. Up to six units are permitted on any lot, unless
otherwise specified in this Plan.
4. Due to limited access and visibility, non-
residential uses are not contemplated within
the Medium to High Density Residential
designation in the Lansdowne/Main Street
Character Area. Applications to permit these
uses shall require a site-specific amendment to
this Plan.
Mixed Use
1. This designation applies to lands currently
occupied by existing commercial and
institutional uses. Over time, these uses will
evolve to include a range of compatible land
uses, including:
a. Higher-density residential typologies with a
minimum density of 45 units per net hectare;
b. Community-serving uses, such as places
of worship, schools, daycares, arenas and
similar uses;
c. Retail uses; and
d. Other commercial and non-residential
Policies
These policies apply to the Lansdowne/Main Street
Character Area. All development must demonstrate
conformity with these policies.
General
1. The General Policies of this Plan shall apply to
the Lansdowne/Main Street Character Area.
2. The policies of the Municipal Plan shall apply
to development within the Lansdowne/Main
Street Character Area, unless otherwise
specified by the policies of this Plan.
3. Greater heights than those permitted in the
land use designations may be contemplated
where:
a. A three- to four-storey streetwall condition
along Douglas Avenue is maintained;
b. Lots are sized to allow for soft landscape
buffers to adjacent low-rise designations;
c. Adequacy of servicing is demonstrated; and,
d. Where appropriate, a community benefit,
such as a publicly-accessible mid-block
connection, or private parkette, is provided.
5. Development adjacent to the rail line shall have
regard for the FCM-RAC proximity guidelines
Figure 9: Low to Medium Density Residential
1. All ground-oriented residential typologies,
including multiple-unit typologies, are
permitted with a maximum height of three
storeys.
2. Development shall meet a minimum density of
35 units per net hectare.
Lansdowne/Main Street
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uses which serve the functions of daily life
and which are compatible with adjacent
residential, including cafes, medical offices,
offices, etc.
2. The mixing of land uses in single buildings is
encouraged. Where located in a mixed-use
building, active uses such as retail shall be
located on the ground floor.
Industrial
1. The Industrial designation accommodates
a range of industrial uses oriented on
port operations, including warehousing,
transportation and logistics.
2. Existing buildings in the Industrial designation
may be repurposed for other compatible
community-serving uses.
3. Lot fabric in the Industrial designation shall
generally preserve large land parcels for
permitted land-intensive uses. Land division
may be permitted provided that:
a. The severed land parcel(s) is of an
appropriate size for a land use permitted in
the Industrial designation; and
b. The retained land parcel will continue to
enable the effective functioning of the
existing and permitted land uses.
Policies (continued)Design Guidelines
These guidelines are to be flexibly applied, but
projects must demonstrate that the intent has been
satisfied.
General
1. Land division and development of larger sites
may be required to protect or provide for new
publicly accessible paths and to increase the
functionality of the pedestrian network.
2. Parking for multi-unit residential buildings
shall be located interior to the lot and not in a
front yard, and shared parking and access is
encouraged.
3. Development should incorporate high-quality
design elements that reference the aesthetic
character of the Lansdowne/Main Street area,
while encouraging design suitable to a modern
Maritime city.
Lansdowne Plaza
1. Redevelopment and intensification of the
Lansdowne Plaza site should generally proceed
in accordance with the concept design in
Appendix A.
2. Through redevelopment, the Lansdowne Plaza
site should gradually introduce an interior
road network in a modified grid pattern. To
integrate with the surrounding road network,
roads should generally extend the Churchill
Boulevard, Wellesley Avenue, Newman Street,
and Snow Street rights-of-way through the site.
3. Land should be reserved for a transit hub
along the Wellesley Avenue road extension to
facilitate bus movements.
Lansdowne/Main Street
Park and Natural Areas
1. Land uses shall include parks, recreation, and
conservation uses.
2. In the Lansdowne/Main Street Character Area,
the principal uses in the Park and Natural Areas
shall be heritage sites, including:
a. Fort LaTour; and
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4. Land should be reserved for public spaces,
such as parks, parkettes, and event plazas.
5. A range of high-density residential building
forms may be permitted, including apartment
buildings, cluster townhouse dwellings, and
traditional townhouses.
6. Mixed-use buildings are encouraged
throughout the Lansdowne Plaza site.
7. Greater building heights may be permitted, to a
maximum of 6 storeys. Taller buildings should
generally be located in the southeast of the
Lansdowne Plaza site, in accordance with the
concept plan.
8. Taller buildings should incorporate a height
transition in a podium-tower format. Podiums
should be 1 to 2 storeys in height.
9. Buildings should be sited to frame both public
streets and interior streets to create enclosure
and active frontages.
Fort Howe
1. The City will work with Parks Canada to
achieve shared goals with the Fort Howe
National Historic Site, including:
a. Preservation of views to the waterfront;
b. Recognition and celebration of national
heritage related to the site;
c. Functional and aesthetic improvement of
existing access points;
d. Improved wayfinding, including clear
signage along Metcalf Street;
e. Maintenance and snow clearing;
f. Programming and promotions.
Fort LaTour
1. The City will work with Parks Canada to
achieve shared goals with the Fort LaTour
National Historic Site, including:
a. Integration of access points and pedestrian
circulation into the broader pedestrian and
trail network;
b. Opportunities for landscaping, including tree
planting; and
c. Programming and promotions.
High-Density Blocks
The guidelines in this section apply to the
development blocks bounded by Metcalf Street/
Main Street in the north; Chesley Drive/Lansdowne
Avenue in the west; and Metcalf Street, and Hilyard
Street to the south.
1. A range of building heights and densities may
be permitted, with general design guidance
provided by the Concept Plan in Appendix A.
2. Buildings with larger floor plates should
generally incorporate a transition in building
heights, with taller elements generally located
along public streets.
3. Development should incorporate active
frontages along public streets, as indicated on
the Concept Plan in Appendix A, through such
means such as:
a. Uses that promote pedestrian activity;
b. Active entrances; and
c. Generous fenestration (windows).
4. Additions to existing buildings are encouraged,
subject to the policies of this Plan.
5. A new local street on a north-south axis may
be introduced east of Portland Street and
south of Main Street to faciltate access and
connectivity.
Landscape and Site Design
1. Tree-planting is encouraged:
a. In front yards, including in the public right-
of-way; and
b. In rear yards.
2. Larger sites should include clusters of trees
and landscaping features to create semi-public
amenity areas.
3. Plantings should consist of native species to
the extent possible.
Brownfield Redevelopment
1. The City encourages redevelopment of
brownfield sites.
2. Remediation of brownfield sites is encouraged
in all locations. Where applicable, remediation
shall proceed in accordance with the provisions
of the Clean Environment Act or any successor
legislation which may apply.
3. Redevelopment of brownfield sites shall
continue to ensure compatibility with
surrounding land uses.
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Profile
Boundary Area
/ 27 hectares
Parks and Open Spaces
/ Saint John Public Gardens
/ Greater Saint John Community
Garden
/ Harriet Irving Memorial Park
/ Access to Rockwood Park
Community Amenities
/ Not applicable
Affordable Housing
/ Not applicable
Mount Pleasant is considered to be Saint
John’s first suburban community, dating back
to the 1870s. Today it serves as a gateway to
Rockwood Park, which is a large urban wilderness
park established in the late 19th century, in the
landscape tradition that produced New York’s
Central Park and Montreal’s Mount Royal Park.
Mount Pleasant is an affluent neighbourhood
that is characterized by larger residential lots,
historic dwellings, and significant setbacks that are
screened by mature trees and woods.
Late Victorian high-end houses were erected
using the challenging and varied topography of
the area that, together with mature trees, create a
unique character that reflects the community name
of Mount Pleasant. Houses are generally well-
preserved.
Mount Pleasant
The Mount Pleasant character area includes the
historic Saint John Public Gardens, a passive park
with a formal entrance, traditional to the era of the
development on Mount Pleasant. Small parcels
owned by the City between Mount Pleasant and
Rockwood Park accommodate a community
garden and parking lot.
The Mount Pleasant area is also serviced by public
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Mount Pleasant
Priority Projects and
Initiatives
This section identifies key projects, programs and
incentives that will realize the vision for the Mount
Pleasant Character Area. These will generally be
led by the City, in partnership with other groups.
Greenspace System
Parks, Trails and Ecosystem Services
/ [A] Convert City-owned parcels to public
parks, particularly in the vicinity of Somerset
Street.
Policies
These policies apply to the Mount Pleasant
Character Area. All development must demonstrate
conformity with these policies.
General
1. The General Policies of this Plan shall apply to
the Mount Pleasant Character Area.
2. The policies of the Municipal Plan shall apply
to development within the Mount Pleasant
Character Area, unless otherwise specified by
the policies of this Plan.
Low to Medium Density Residential
1. All ground-oriented residential typologies,
including multiple-unit typologies, are
permitted with a maximum height of three
storeys.
2. Development is encouraged to meet a
minimum density of 35 units per net hectare.
3. Up to four dwelling units are permitted on all
lots, unless otherwise specified in this Plan.
4. Non-residential uses shall generally not be
permitted in the Low to Medium Density
Residential designation within the Mount
Pleasant Character Area.
5. Notwithstanding policy 4, limited commercial
or institutional uses may be contemplated in
appropriate locations along Arrow Walk Road
or Mount Pleasant Avenue, provided that:
a. The use is intended to support users of the
Public Gardens and/or Rockwood Park;
b. The use is limited in size, to a maximum of
1,000 square metres; and
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RP2024.11.291BASE PLAN
CLIENT
420 O'Connor St,
Ottawa ON
K2P 1W4
613.730.5709
OTTAWA:
4 Cataraqui St,
Suite 315,
Kingston ON K7K 1Z7
613.542.5454
KINGSTON:
174 Spadina Ave,
Suite 304,
Toronto ON M5T 2C2
416.789.4530
TORONTO:
www.fotenn.com
City of Saint John
Mount Pleasant
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RP2024.11.291BASE PLAN
CLIENT
420 O'Connor St,
Ottawa ON
K2P 1W4
613.730.5709
OTTAWA:
4 Cataraqui St,
Suite 315,
Kingston ON K7K 1Z7
613.542.5454
KINGSTON:
174 Spadina Ave,
Suite 304,
Toronto ON M5T 2C2
416.789.4530
TORONTO:
www.fotenn.com
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c. The location is appropriate and will not result
in undue traffic impacts on the surrounding
area.
Park and Natural Areas
1. Permitted land uses in the Park and Natural
Areas designation shall be limited to parkland,
recreation, and conservation uses.
2. New parks, community gardens, or other
public and semi-public greenspace areas are
permitted throughout the Character Area.
Mount Pleasant
Design Guidelines
These guidelines are to be flexibly applied, but
projects must demonstrate that the intent has been
satisfied.
General
1. Land division may be permitted, subject to the
policies of this Plan.
2. Development should incorporate high-quality
design elements that reference the aesthetic
character of the Mount Pleasant Character
Area, while encouraging design suitable to a
modern Maritime city.
Residential Site Design
1. Where topography permits, dwellings should
be oriented and sited to address the public
street.
2. Maintain a consistent setback of buildings from
the street, to the extent feasible.
3. Avoid “snout-house” design by placing the
front entrance in a prominant position and/or
recessing garage door(s).
4. Parking is encouraged to be located in the side
or rear yard should not be located in front yards,
with a maximum of one single-wide driveway
per street-facing unit.
5. Limit hard surfacing and prioritize soft
landscaping elements.
6. Use permeable materials to surface driveways
and walkways.
7. As a defining feature of the Character Area,
tree planting is strongly encouraged on all sites
throughout Mount Pleasant.
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/ 12.5 hectares
Parks and Open Spaces
/ The Growing Place Community
Garden
/ Potash Corp Crescent Valley Park
/ Crescent Valley Community Garden
/Hazen White St-Francis School fields
Community Amenities
/ The Growing Place Community
Garden
/ Crescent Valley Resource Centre
/ Potash Corp Crescent Valley Park
/ Crescent Valley Community Garden
Affordable Housing
/ ~ 232 affordable housing units
/ New transitional housing
development (A.C.R.E.S.)
Crescent Valley is a provincial housing project
with a well-defined boundary. The community
is managed and operated by Housing NB, with
the Crescent Valley Association representing the
residents. The community was developed and
built in the 1950s through Canada Mortgage and
Housing Corporation.
The community is isolated from the broader road
network in the North End, with accesses only from
Itty Bitty Way and Maclaren Boulevard. Maclaren
Boulevard is a single southwest-northeast street
that forms the central corridor of the community.
The community is located in a natural valley
between steep escarpments, with the surrounding
lands largely owned by the City of Saint John. A
major hydro transmission corridor easement runs
to the east of the area on City-owned lands.
Crescent Valley
Each townhouse block in Crescent Valley is painted
with a unique colour, creating visual interest
and providing a sense of individuality within the
standardized stacked townhouse typology of
the complex. Unit sizes range between 2- and
4-bedroom units, with a high concentration of
larger units. Households are typically larger than
the local average, with households of up to eight
family members living in some of the larger units.
A high concentration of families with children and
teenagers lives in Crescent Valley, many of whom
are immigrants and refugees.
The Crescent Valley Resource Centre is the central
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Crescent Valley
Priority Projects and
Initiatives
This section identifies key projects, programs and
incentives that will realize the vision for Douglas
Avenue. These will generally be led by the City, in
partnership with other groups.
Greenspace System
Parks, Trails and Ecosystem Services
/ [A] Engage with NB Power to advance
the use of energy corridors for multi-use
recreational paths
/ [B] Convert City-owned parcels to public
parks, particularly in the vicinity of Somerset
Street
/ [C] Work with the Government of New
Brunswick to conserve the existing rugby
field at Hazen White School
Transportation & Mobility
Transit, Active Transportation, Streets
/ [D] Complete the three segments of
Potential Future Active Transportation Links
on Schedule C to integrate Crescent Valley
with surrounding areas
Housing Affordability
/ [E] Engage with local housing providers and
the Crescent Valley community to extend
development on City-owned lands abutting
the community
Policies
These policies apply to the Crescent Valley
Character Area. All development must demonstrate
conformity with these policies.
General
1. The General Policies of this Plan shall apply to
the Crescent Valley Character Area.
2. The policies of the Municipal Plan shall apply
to development within the Crescent Valley
Character Area, unless otherwise specified by
the policies of this Plan.
Medium to High Density Residential
1. All residential typologies are permitted, with a
maximum height of six storeys.
2. A variety of multi-unit buildings are encouraged
in the Character Area.
3. Small-scale, neighbourhood-serving
commercial uses are permitted in the Medium
to High Density Residential designation within
the Crescent Valley Character Area, where the
use will not generate undue noise, traffic, or
lighting impacts.
Park and Natural Areas
1. Permitted land uses in the Park and Natural
Areas designation shall be limited to parkland,
recreation, and conservation uses.
2. New parks, community gardens, or other
public and semi-public greenspace areas are
permitted throughout the Character Area.
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KINGSTON:
174 Spadina Ave,
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416.789.4530
TORONTO:
www.fotenn.com
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Crescent Valley
Design Guidelines
These guidelines are to be flexibly applied, but
projects must demonstrate that the intent has been
satisfied.
General
1. Land division shall be permitted, provided that
both the severed and retained land parcels are
adequately sized to accommodate multi-unit
dwellings.
Residential Site Design
1. Multi-unit buildings are encouraged, and
may take a variety of ground-oriented forms.
Apartment-style buildings may be permitted on
appropriate sites.
2. To limit curb cuts and foster a sense of
community in front of buildings, parking should
be communal and driveways serving individual
units should not be permitted.
3. Main entrances shall be oriented and sited to
address the public street.
4. Maintain a consistent street setback to create
a sense of community cohesion. Modest
variations in setbacks are encouraged to
provide visual interest.
5. Tree planting is encouraged throughout the
Crescent Valley Character Area.
Parks and Community Gardens
1. Parks and community gardens are encouraged
in appropriate locations throughout the
Crescent Valley Character Area.
2. Park programming should be appropriate
for the demographics in the surrounding
community, with an emphasis on activities for
children and community-building infrastructure.
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Profile
Boundary Area
/371 hectares
Parks and Open Spaces
/ Allison Ball Field
/ Large vacant parcels are private
property or inaccessible to the
public.
Community Amenities
/ Princess Elizabeth Elementary
School
/ Future School on Ropewalk Road,
with integrated community hub,
including daycare and after-school
programming
/ Large-format retail plazas
/ Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate
Conception, including the Ruth Ross
Residence and Rocmaura Nursing
Home
/ Somerset bridge access to Central
Peninsula
/ Pedestrian bridge to Central
Peninsula (Stanley Street)
/ Some employment and hotels
located adjacent to the highway
Affordable Housing
/ None identified
The Somerset character area generally
encompasses the most northern sector of the
planning area. A large and diverse urbanized
sector, it showcases a wide range of development
patterns, reflecting different historical periods of
development and challenging topography.
Somerset Street is the main corridor within the
character area. The section between Millidge
Avenue and Samuel Davis Drive is predominantly
characterized by large retail, commercial and
light industrial typologies. The street changes
in character between Samuel Davis Drive and
Paradise Row, with predominantly low-rise
residential uses with varied front yard setbacks on
deep lots fronting on the street.
Other sub-areas within this Character Area include:
• Portland Place, a post-war public housing
development, consisting primarily of
bungalows;
Somerset
• Technology Drive, which is now being
developed as a high-density, mixed-use
community;
• The Stanley Street – Public Gardens area,
which represents how Portland Valley would
have appeared prior to urban renewal;
• Parkwood Apartments: low-rise apartments
and townhouses on the eastern edge of the
area; and
• Organic, linear development following roads in
the northeast segment of the character area.
Several of these properties have great potential
to accommodate intensification projects due to
the significant width of the adjacent right-of-way
and deep lots that allow for generous transition to
surrounding low-rise neighbourhoods. Additional
density on arterial roads could help increase
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Priority Projects &
Initiatives
This section identifies key projects, programs and
incentives that will realize the vision for Douglas
Avenue. These will generally be led by the City, in
partnership with other groups.
Greenspace System
Parks, Trails and Ecosystem Services
/ [A] Engage with NB Power to advance
the use of energy corridors for multi-use
recreational paths.
/[B] Work with the Government of New
Brunswick to conserve the existing rugby
field at Hazen White School.
Transportation & Mobility
Transit, Active Transportation, Streets
/ [C] Undertake streetscape studies in
strategic areas specifically Somerset St.
/ [D] Transform Somerset Street into a transit
priority corridor with enhanced pedestrian
infrastructure
/ [E] Prepare a study to assess the viability
and design of the active transportation
linkages through utility corridors, including
new street crossings on Somerset Street,
Churchill Boulevard, and Sandy Point Road
/[F] Upgrade identified existing roads to
Collector Road standards, with a focus on
Thornbrough Street and an extension to
Parks Street
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RP2024.11.291BASE PLAN
CLIENT
420 O'Connor St,
Ottawa ON
K2P 1W4
613.730.5709
OTTAWA:
4 Cataraqui St,
Suite 315,
Kingston ON K7K 1Z7
613.542.5454
KINGSTON:
174 Spadina Ave,
Suite 304,
Toronto ON M5T 2C2
416.789.4530
TORONTO:
www.fotenn.com
City of Saint John
Somerset
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Policies
These policies apply to the Somerset Character
Area. All development must demonstrate
conformity with these policies.
General
1. The General Policies of this Plan shall apply to
the Somerset Character Area.
2. The policies of the Municipal Plan shall apply
to development within the Somerset Character
Area, unless otherwise specified by the policies
of this Plan.
Low to Medium Density Residential
1. All ground-oriented residential typologies,
including multiple-unit typologies, are
permitted with a maximum height of three
storeys.
2. Development is encouraged to meet a
minimum target density of 35 units per net
hectare on a per-development basis.
3. Up to four dwelling units are permitted on all
lots, unless otherwise specified in this Plan.
4. Small-scale, neighbourhood-serving
commercial uses are permitted within the Low
to Medium Density Residential designation
along Millidge Avenue and Wellesley Avenue,
where:
a. The use is of an appropriate size and scale
to be compatible with the surrounding
context; and
b. The use will not result in undue traffic
impacts.
Somerset
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Medium to High Density Residential
1. All residential typologies are permitted, with a
maximum height of six storeys.
2. Development shall meet a minimum density of
45 units per net hectare.
3. Up to six units are permitted on any lot, unless
otherwise specified in this Plan.
4. Small-scale, neighbourhood-serving
commercial uses are permitted on all streets
in the Medium to High Density Residential
designation within the Somerset Character
Area, provided:
a. The use is of an appropriate size and scale
to be compatible with the surrounding
context; and
b. The use will not result in undue traffic
impacts.
Mixed Use
1. Within the Somerset Character Area, the Mixed
Use designation applies to lands fronting onto
Somerset Street, or within close proximity.
The properties subject to the designation are
illustrated on Schedule A.
2. A broad range of land uses shall be permitted
in the Mixed Use designation, including:
a. Higher-density residential typologies with a
minimum density of 45 units per net hectare;
b. Community-serving uses, such as places of
worship, schools, daycares and similar uses;
c. Retail uses; and
Policies (continued)
Somerset
d. Other commercial and non-residential
uses which serve the functions of daily life
and which are compatible with adjacent
residential, including cafes, medical offices,
and business offices.
2. The mixing of land uses in single buildings is
encouraged. Where located in a mixed-use
building, active uses such as retail shall be
located on the ground floor.
3. Greater heights than those permitted in the
land use designations may be contemplated
along Somerset Street where:
a. The development achieves an appropriate
transition to abutting properties;
b. The lot is of adequate size to accommodate
the increased height, as well as parking
facilities and amenities;
c. Curb cuts are minimized; and
d. Building setbacks from the street are
appropriate to maintain a consistent
streetscape.
Potential Future Development Area
1. Refer to the General Designation policies.
Institutional
1. This designation accommodates a range
of larger-scale institutional uses including
educational facilities, major care facilities,
recreation facilities, places of assembly, and
other public uses.
2. Existing buildings in the Institutional
designation may be repurposed for other
compatible community-serving uses.
3. Lot fabric in the Institutional designation
shall generally preserve large land parcels for
permitted land-intensive uses. Land division
may be permitted provided that the retained
land parcel will continue to enable the effective
functioning of the existing and permitted land
uses.
4. Parking supply should:
a. Be adequate to accommodate projected
demand;
b. Be located to minimize impact on the street
and public spaces; and
c. Be limited to allow for additional landscaping
elements.
Park and Natural Areas
1. Permitted land uses in the Park and Natural
Areas designation shall be limited to parkland,
recreation, and conservation uses.
2. New parks, community gardens, or other
public and semi-public greenspace areas are
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Design Guidelines
These guidelines are to be flexibly applied, but
projects must demonstrate that the intent has been
satisfied.
General
1. Land division and development of larger sites
may be required to protect or provide for new
publicly accessible paths and to increase the
functionality of the pedestrian network.
2. Parking for multi-unit residential buildings
shall be located interior to the lot and not in a
front yard, and shared parking and access is
encouraged.
3. Development should incorporate high-quality
design elements that reference the aesthetic
character of the Somerset Street area, while
encouraging design suitable to a modern
Maritime city.
Somerset Street & Wellesley Avenue
1. Development around the intersection of
Somerset Street and Wellesley Avenue should
generally proceed in accordance with the
concept plan in Appendix A.
2. Buildings with heights of up to six storeys may
be contemplated on sites near the intersection,
as illustrated on the concept plan.
3. Buildings with larger footprints should
incorporate a height transition, with portions of
the building stepping down to lower heights,
particularly abutting low-rise residential
buildings.
4. Buildings should be designed to frame abutting
public streets, with parking located at the side
or rear of the building.
5. Community-serving retail uses are encouraged
on the ground floor of buildings along both
Somerset Street and Wellesley Avenue.
6. Sites further away from the intersection of
Somerset Street and Wellesley Avenue should
be developed with multi-residential buildings
with heights generally up to three storeys.
Landscape and Site Design
1. Tree-planting is encouraged:
a. In front yards, including in the public right-
of-way; and
b. In rear yards.
2. Larger sites should include clusters of trees
and landscaping features to create semi-public
amenity areas.
3. Plantings should consist of native species to
the extent possible.
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/~266 hectares
Parks and Open Spaces
/ Not applicable – mostly undeveloped
greenfield.
Community Amenities
/ River Cross Church
Affordable Housing
/ None specifically identified.
/ The Conifer Crescent mobile home
community may offer market-based
affordable housing.
The Pokiok character area covers a large area
of land at the northwest edge of the planning
area. Much of this character area is undeveloped
greenfield land, some of which falls within the
primary growth area, while other parts are in the
rural area.
Robertson Lake is located at the centre of the
character area, which is otherwise bisected
by utility easements that fragment lands and
development opportunities. The area features
challenging topography, with high bedrock,
creating challenges in some areas for the
introduction of urban development forms on public
water and sanitary services.
Several existing developments are located in
this character area. The Pokiok community grew
naturally over time along Pokiok and Highland
Roads, which run parallel to the St. John River
Pokiok Greenfield
along its southern boundary, and along Belleview
Avenue and Spar Cove Road. A cluster of
predominately low-rise, multi-unit dwellings
currently exist on Tartan Street, Lauder Court and
Forbes Street, all of which connect to Millidge
Avenue.
At the northern boundary of the character area
is the Cambridge Estates subdivision, which has
been developed in phases over recent decades.
A mobile home community on Conifer Crescent
is located approximately 150 metres west of
Cambridge Estates.
The River Cross Mission Church has recently
constructed a new church within this area to
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Pokiok Greenfield
Priority Projects &
Initiatives
This section identifies key projects, programs and
incentives that will realize the vision for Douglas
Avenue. These will generally be led by the City, in
partnership with other groups.
Greenspace System
Parks, Trails and Ecosystem Services
/ [A] Engage with NB Power to advance
the use of energy corridors for multi-use
Policies
These policies apply to the Pokiok Greenfield
Character Area. All development must demonstrate
conformity with these policies.
General
1. The General Policies of this Plan shall apply to
the Pokiok Greenfield Character Area.
2. The policies of the Municipal Plan shall apply
to development within the Pokiok Greenfield
Character Area, unless otherwise specified by
the policies of this Plan.
Low to Medium Density Residential
1. All ground-oriented residential typologies,
including multiple-unit typologies, are
permitted with a maximum height of three
storeys.
2. Development in new subdivisions shall
meet a minimum density of 35 units per net
hectare, calculated across the entirety of the
subdivision.
3. Up to four dwelling units are permitted on all
lots, unless otherwise specified in this Plan.
4. Small-scale, neighbourhood-serving
commercial uses are permitted along Millidge
Avenue, where:
a. The use is of an appropriate size and scale
to be compatible with the surrounding
context; and
b. The use will not result in undue traffic
impacts.
recreational paths.
/ [B] Robertson Lake should be preserved for
public access and amenity.
Transportation & Mobility
Transit, Active Transportation, Streets
/ [C] Plan for a collector type road connecting
Forbes Dr and Cambridge Dr to allow for
neighbourhood connectivity and mobility.
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RP2024.11.291BASE PLAN
CLIENT
420 O'Connor St,
Ottawa ON
K2P 1W4
613.730.5709
OTTAWA:
4 Cataraqui St,
Suite 315,
Kingston ON K7K 1Z7
613.542.5454
KINGSTON:
174 Spadina Ave,
Suite 304,
Toronto ON M5T 2C2
416.789.4530
TORONTO:
www.fotenn.com
City of Saint John
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Medium to High Density Residential
1. All residential typologies are permitted, with a
maximum height of six storeys.
2. Development shall meet a minimum density of
45 units per net hectare.
3. Up to six units are permitted on any lot, unless
otherwise specified in this Plan.
4. Small-scale, neighbourhood-serving
commercial uses are permitted along Boar’s
Head Road.
Potential Future Development Area
1. Refer to the General Designation policies.
Institutional
1. This designation accommodates a range
of larger-scale institutional uses including
educational facilities, major care facilities,
recreation facilities, places of assembly, and
other public uses.
2. Existing buildings in the Institutional
designation may be repurposed for other
compatible community-serving uses.
3. Lot fabric in the Institutional designation
shall generally preserve large land parcels for
permitted land-intensive uses. Land division
may be permitted provided that the retained
land parcel will continue to enable the effective
functioning of the existing and permitted land
uses.
4. Parking supply should:
a. Be adequate to accommodate projected
demand;
b. Be located to minimize impact on the street
Pokiok Greenfield
and public spaces; and
c. Be limited to allow for additional landscaping
elements.
Park and Natural Areas
1. Permitted land uses in the Park and Natural
Areas designation shall be limited to parkland,
recreation, and conservation uses.
2. New parks, community gardens, or other
public and semi-public greenspace areas are
permitted throughout the Character Area.
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Design Guidelines
These guidelines are to be flexibly applied, but
projects must demonstrate that the intent has been
satisfied.
General
1. Land division and development of larger sites
may be required to protect or provide for new
publicly accessible paths and to increase the
functionality of the pedestrian network.
2. Parking for multi-unit residential buildings
shall be located interior to the lot and not in a
front yard, and shared parking and access is
encouraged.
3. Development should incorporate high-quality
design elements that reference the aesthetic
character of the area, while encouraging design
suitable to a modern Maritime city.
New Subdivisions in the Pokiok Greenfield
Character Area
1. New subdivisions should incorporate an
integrated road network that connects to
existing roads in the surrounding area.
2. To the extent feasible, new road connections
should be made with Cambridge Drive to the
north, to enable connectivity and redundancy
in the local road network.
3. Road networks should generally be configured
in a modified grid to the extent feasible to
enable connectivity and efficient movement.
4. A mix of housing types should be provided to
increase choice and diversity within the new
community.
5. The range of dwelling types should generally
be distributed throughout the community to
avoid concentrations of density, traffic, and
parking demands.
6. Incorporate pedestrian pathway blocks
to facilitate local connections within the
subdivision, where direct road connections are
not possible.
7. Continue sidewalk connections along
surrounding roads.
8. Plant street trees at regular intervals throughout
the subdivision. One street tree per lot is
recommended.
9. Robertson Pond should be preserved for public
access and amenity. Residential units may
overlook the publicly-accessible area around
the pond.
10. Buildings in the subdivision should be sited
with limited setbacks to create a relationship
with the street.
11. Avoid “snout-house” design by placing the
front entrance in a prominant position and/or
recessing garage door(s).
12. Buildings should be well-articulated, with
architectural features and windows that create
visual interest. Porches and verandas are
encouraged.
13. Shared or paired driveways are encouraged to
facilitate on-street parking on the public street.
14. Communal parking areas should be located in
the side or rear yard.
15. All public areas, boulevards, utility areas, or
undevelopable spaces should be landscaped.
Pokiok Greenfield
16. Provide adequate street lighting for pedestrian
and motorist safety.
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6. Implementation and Municipal Action Plan
6.1 Implementation Framework
6.1.1 Implementation by Council
1. Council shall recognize the North End Plan as
a detailed policy document for guiding growth,
development and investment by the City. The
Plan shall be used in decision-making for all
forms of development approval, including
zoning amendments, land division, and
construction.
2. The North End Plan will be implemented
by City Council, as informed by direction
from the Planning Advisory Committee and
recommendations by City Staff.
6.1.2 Implementation Through the Municipal Plan
1. Council shall amend the Municipal Plan
(PlanSJ) to align with the policies and direction
of the North End Plan.
2. In the event of a conflict between the North
End Plan and the Municipal Plan (PlanSJ)
after updates made in policy (1) have been
completed to align the policy framework, the
direction of the Municipal Plan shall prevail.
3. All policies of the Municipal Plan not explicitly
addressed by the North End Plan continue to
apply.
6.1.3 Zoning By-law
1. The Zoning By-law shall be updated to reflect
the policy direction of the North End Plan.
2. In updating the Zoning By-law in policy (1),
the City will consider other zoning tools to
implement the directions of this Plan, including
provisions for preservation and planting of
trees, as well as the design and installation of
fences, walls, hedges, shrubs and trees.
3. Where the City of Saint John elects to update
its Municipal Plan to enable inclusionary zoning
provisions, the North End should be prioritized
as a target area for the program.
6.1.4 Property Standards
1. In advancing the vision of the North End
Plan, the City shall apply the provisions of
the following by-laws or their successors,
including:
a. Saint John Minimum Property Standards
By-law; and
b. Saint John Unsightly Premises and
Dangerous Buildings and Structures By-law.
6.1.5 Property Acquisition and Right-of-Way Protection
1. In accordance with the provisions of Division
K of the Community Planning Act and the
relevant provisions of the Local Governance
Act and Expropriation Act, the City may acquire
land for the purpose of carrying out the policy
directions of this Plan. Land acquisition may be
used for:
a. The development of new community
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c. Establishing pedestrian infrastructure,
such as pathways, trails, or mid-block
connections; and
d. To facilitate the provision of affordable
housing.
2. Council may enact a Deferred Widening By-law
to prohibit development within areas identified
for future road widenings in accordance with
the policies and Schedules of this Plan.
6.1.6 Flood Mitigation
1. The City may work with the Government of
New Brunswick to amend the Flood Risk Area
By-law of the City of Saint John to establish an
additional Flood Risk Area in accordance with
the mapping shown in Schedule E.
2. Where existing development located within
areas identified as flooding hazards on
Schedule E is damaged by flooding, the
Planning Advisory Committee shall have
additional regard to the enduring and
intensifying nature of flooding hazards on that
land in determining non-conforming rights for
that development.
6.1.7 Built Heritage and Archaeology
1. The City shall encourage participation of other
landowners in advancing heritage conservation
measures within the Douglas Avenue
Heritage Conservation Area. Where additional
participant properties are added, the City shall
amend the Saint John Heritage Conservation
Areas By-law accordingly.
2. Where new infill development is proposed
within the Douglas Avenue Heritage
Conservation Area, the Heritage Development
Board and/or the Heritage Development Officer
shall continue to follow the provisions of the
Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By-
law. In contemplating a building setback that
deviates from the last building from the historic
period to have occupied the site in accordance
with provision 8(1)(b)(iii), the Board or Officer
shall:
a. Have regard for the policies and design
guidance of this Plan; and
b. Seek to accommodate reasonable
development proposals for additional
dwelling units and/or accessory dwellings,
as appropriate.
3. The City may continue to grant conservation
easements under the Conservation Easements
Act as a measure to ensure long-term
protection of built heritage and archaeological
areas.
4. The City will work with Parks Canada and the
Fort LaTour Development Authority to ensure
that future development activities at and
around Place Fort LaTour are consistent with
the policies and directions of this Plan.
5. The City will work with Parks Canada to
ensure that future development activities at
and around Fort Howe are consistent with the
policies and directions of this Plan.
6. The City will work with the Board of the New
Brunswick Museum to:
a. Maintain the integrity of the defining heritage
character elements of the Museum; and
b. Implement the policy and design directions
of this Plan.
7. The City shall continue to work with
the Government of New Brunswick, the
Wolastoqiyik First Nation, the broader
community, and purveyors of mapping services
to determine appropriate official naming
conventions for neighbourhoods within the
planning area.
6.1.8 Streetscaping
1. The City will undertake Streetscaping Studies
along strategic corridors within the planning
area, including:
a. Along Main Street within the Old North
End area, between Bridge Street and
Lansdowne Avenue, which may also
address streetscaping in surrounding
areas, including, but not limited to Bridge
Street, Victoria Street, Holly Street and
Cunard Street. The study will consider
width reductions for lanes of travel within
the roadway to allow for wider sidewalks,
opportunities for street trees and planting,
and clearly demarcate street parking.
b. Along Somerset Street and Wellesley
Avenue to incorporate street trees and active
frontages with new development.
2. Based on the studies completed in accordance
with policy (1), the City may implement the
findings of the study in the targeted areas.
6.1.9 Servicing
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plan infrastructure upgrades to accommodate
forecast increased capacity and separate
sanitary and storm sewers, reducing the
incidence of combined sewage overflow and
overflow events.
6.1.10 Mobility Strategy
1. The City shall advance active transportation
measures established in the policies and
Schedules of this Plan.
2. The ongoing Main Street Active Transportation
Improvements are deemed to conform
with the policy direction of this Plan. Future
modifications to the Main Street right-of-way
should reflect the design guidance of the Plan.
3. The City shall support applications for relief
from the provision of off-street parking in
accordance with By-law Number PC-13, or its
successor, where:
a. The provision of parking would be
detrimental to the resulting urban design
condition of the site, street or surrounding
area, as evaluated against the policies and
direction of this Plan;
b. Adequate parking facilities are available
in the vicinity, including surface parking,
underground parking, parking structures,
or street parking, in sufficient quantities to
service the anticipated demands generated
by the development; and
c. The reduction in off-site parking would
facilitate the development of additional
housing units, where Transportation Demand
Management justification is provided.
6.1.11 Housing
1. Through the review of development
applications, the City will encourage new
residential development to include a mix of unit
sizes, including larger units of three or more
bedrooms to provide range of stable housing
options for current and future residents.
2. The City will review applications for new
residential development, particularly at a
block- or community-wide scale, to encourage
buildings and communities that meet
the unique needs of senior residents and
households with children.
3. The City will work with the New Brunswick
Housing Corporation (Housing NB) to maintain
existing public housing stock and, where
appropriate, expand the public housing stock
elsewhere in the planning area.
4. The City will work with the Government of New
Brunswick and other community partners to
implement the direction of the Housing for All
Homelessness Plan, and/or subsequent and
successor plans approved by Council, in the
North End planning area, including:
a. The development of new public housing and
/or affordable housing; and
b. The development of new supportive housing
options, as determined by the Province,
front-line agencies and the City of Saint
John;
5. Where housing is a permitted use, the North
End Plan shall not prohibit the use of housing
for public housing, transitional housing, and/
or supportive housing options. Intensification
efforts will encourage a stable and affordable
housing supply for a variety of demographic
and household profiles that takes into
consideration:
a. An appropriate balance of rental and
homeownership tenures in a community;
b. An appropriate mix of housing for a
range of household income profiles and
demographics; and
c. Encouragement of “Missing Middle”
affordable rental housing and affordable
homeownership options for households
between the 40th and 70th income percentiles
for the City of Saint John.
6. In implementing the policy and design direction
of this Plan, including potential programs
envisioned in the Development Incentives
section, the City shall prioritize support for
housing typologies that will be in demand over
the planning horizon.
7. It is recognized that people with disabilities
and older adults are disproportionately likely to
face housing affordability and suitability issues.
The City shall encourage the development of
affordable, barrier-free units, including through
incentive programs that reward developments
that have a high proportion of barrier-free units.
8. To promote the growth of the local housing
supply, the City will work with private
developers, not-for-profit housing providers,
and other levels of government to utilize federal
housing financing and funding initiatives
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6.1.12 Greenspace Network
1. Where a subdivision is proposed, the City
shall apply the provisions of Part 3 of the
Subdivision By-law to obtain land for public
purposes, including parkland and/or a money
in-lieu dedication, in accordance with the
policies and Schedules of this Plan.
2. The City will work with NB Power to explore
opportunities to use existing hydro corridors for
active transportation and recreation purposes
in accordance with the direction of this Plan.
3. The City will encourage tree plantings in new
developments.
4. In designing street cross-sections, the City
will plant street trees within public rights-of-
way, where feasible. A range of native species
should be selected for plantings. Use of soil
cells may be considered in more challenging
contexts to allow root growth under the
sidewalk.
5. Along public streets, and particularly on streets
that cannot accommodate street trees, the
City will install alternative plantings in strategic
locations, including planter boxes or
6. The City may grant and register conservation
easements under the Conservation Easements
Act over environmentally sensitive areas
within the planning area to ensure long-term
protection of these areas and their ecological,
aesthetic, and recreational values.
7. The City will leverage policy tools and design
direction established in this Plan to reduce
areas of urban heat island effect identified
through other City plans and studies. In these
areas, the City will consider or encourage tree
planting, awnings, transit shelters, or other
measures that reduce the impacts of heat on
health and comfort.
6.1.13 Economic Development
1. The City will support and encourage the
establishment of new businesses in the
planning area in accordance with the land use
policies of this Plan.
2. The City will use planning and other municipal
tools to promote the establishment and growth
of community-serving businesses in the
planning area such as retail, restaurants, food
stores, personal service businesses.
3. The City will work with Opportunities NB, the
Regional Development Corporation, and the
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency to foster
new or expanded economic opportunities to
the North End planning area, where consistent
with the policy and design direction of this
Plan.
6.1.14 Public Art
1. The City will encourage the inclusion and
installation of public art in new developments.
2. The City will explore opportunities to
incorporate public art that celebrates the
history and culture of the North End into public
facilities, including parks, streets and public
buildings.
3. The City may engage local artists to paint
murals on blank building walls or infrastructure
elements as a beautification measure and to
celebrate local themes. The City may work with
the Government of New Brunswick to explore
opportunities to implement this policy on
provincial lands, buildings, or infrastructure.
4. The City may work with the New Brunswick
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6.3 Development Incentives
1. The City encourages submission of
applications for existing development incentive
programs for projects in the North End, as
applicable.
2. The City may consider the creation of
new development incentive programs for
implementation in the North End planning area.
Potential programs may include, but shall not
be limited to:
a. Support for beautification of buildings
and properties in the planning area, which
may include an expansion of the existing
Beautification Grant Program;
b. Support for improvements to accessibility
facilities on properties, including on building
exteriors;
c. Promotion of heritage conservation;
d. Support for projects that increase residential
density on developed properties;
e. Support for development projects, after
completion, relating to specific construction
challenges particular to the North End;
f. Support for projects that significantly exceed
standards for energy efficiency of buildings,
in accordance with the direction of ActSJ:
Pathway to Net-Zero;
g. Relief from building permit fees for the
portions of development projects that
provide non-market housing.
h. The Large-Scale Development Incentive
Program for proposed high-rise buildings
that are encouraged to extend along Main
Street into the North End Planning Area.
3. The City may enact an Incentive or Bonus
Zoning Agreement By-law to permit the
relaxation of specific zoning requirements
where a development advances the public
interest beyond standard requirements, such
as providing public spaces or facilities.
4. The City may consider entering into a municipal
service financing agreement with partner
developers who are prepared to front-end
the cost of public infrastructure through
development.
6.4 Grants and Other Financial Incentives
1. The City encourages property owners to utilize
the New Brunswick Rental Rehabilitation
Assistance Program and Rental Conversion
Program and other programs that support the
maintenance, repair and occupancy of vacant
housing stock.
2. The City may create a Special Development
Charge for the North End planning area to
finance public projects where:
a. The public project is envisioned by, or
consistent with the goals and objectives of
this Plan; and
b. The benefits of the public project accrue
primarily to residents of the North End.
3. The City shall monitor federal and provincial
housing programs that provide funding and/or
financing for private and not-for-profit housing.
Where appropriate, the City shall prioritize
lands and projects based on developer
readiness and local housing needs. The City
may complement submissions for support
from higher orders of government with local
incentives to enhance competitiveness, in
accordance with provincial legislation and the
Development Incentives policies of this Plan.
4. The City may develop concept plans and high-
level pro-formas for vacant City-owned lands
for consideration of funding and/or partnership
opportunities. When disposing of surplus City
property, the City shall consider covenants or
agreements that require a minimum level of
affordability, minimum unit size and/or bedroom
count, and/or tenure prior to completing an
agreement of purchase and sale.
6.5 Intergovernmental and External Agencies
1. The City will work with Port Saint John to
ensure ongoing functional and economic
success of the Long Wharf within the
planning area. Future changes may include
redevelopment, expansion, or repurposing, as
conditions warrant.
2. The City, in partnership New Brunswick
Housing Corporation (Housing NB) and the
Crescent Valley community shall explore
integrating City lands adjacent to Crescent
Valley through a Master Planning Process.
3. The City and Housing NB shall collaborate
and explore opportunities for partnerships
that may result in joint development and/
or proposal submissions to provincial and
federal governments for funding and financing
of new affordable housing and community
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3. The City will continue to build upon the strong
relationship with the Wolastoqey Nation by
consulting on matters of mutual interest. Within
the planning area, any future plans for the area
surrounding Fallsview Park will be a particular
focus for consultation.
4. The City, in partnership with local community
groups, will work with the Government of New
Brunswick to explore opportunities for adaptive
re-use of the former Lorne Middle School.
6.6 Monitoring
1. The City will monitor development, investment,
and local activation of residents within the
North End planning area.
2. In evaluating success of the North End Plan,
the City shall use the indicators listed in Table
2.
Topic Area Indicators Score
Administration Number and nature of amendments to this Plan
Assessment Base Total growth in the assessment base within the planning area
Housing Construction of new housing
Proposals for a range of new housing types, densities and
tenures
Affordability
Business
Development
New businesses established
Existing businesses expanded
Walkability Increase in pedestrian activity
Enhanced connectivity between neighbourhoods and
destinations
Streetscaping Infrastructure investments to achieve better balance between
street users
Increased street furniture
Public Spaces Increased number of public spaces, including parks and
squares
More public art
Local Engagement Greater attendance at public events
Local neighbourhood pride and optimism
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Industrial
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Institutional
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TRANSPORTATION
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Crossings improved in the “Main Street Active
Transportation Project”
Crossings with planned upgrades
Additional crossings of interest, that could benefit from
upgrades, maintenance, signage enhancements
Potential crossing locations if utility corridors become
active transportation/ recreation corridors
Harbour Passage
Potential extension to Harbour Passage
Existing route approved and adopted in Move SJ
Potential Future Trail along Waterfront
Proposed trail loop to create a sense of place and
Existing Pedestrian Overpass (Highway)
New Municipal Park (exact location to be determined)
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TRANSPORTATION
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Schedule D - Parks and Open Space Network
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Appendix A
Catalyst Projects
Development Concept Plans for Key
Sites
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Concept Plan
Locations
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91 Millidge Ave + 10 Constance St
Pokiok Greenfield
Main St
To illustrate the development potential for Infill,
Redevelopment and Greenfield Development
within the North End and incentive investments
in the area, the North End Plan has identified a
series of sites from the vacant lands analysis that
could function as catalyst projects for communi-
ty growth and revitalization.
These concept plans were prepared to illustrate
how these lands could be redeveloped over
time, helping revitalize the entire North End area.
The intent is to receive public and technical
feedback on the potential approaches and what
strategies may work best to incentivize develop-
ment in the area.
A total of eight sites were identified, studied and
presented to the public in the fall of 2025 for
feedback.
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Concept Plan #1
Lansdowne Plaza
Community Centrality
Redevelopment Master Plan
The revitalization of the commercial Lansdowne
Plaza has been identified as a key priority by the
Community of the North End. Given its central
location, its size and diverse mix of uses, this site
has great potential to truly generate movement
and interest in the development industry
and generate interest in the North End as a
destination location.
The Master Plan for this parcel considers
a seamless integration to the existing road
patterns, bring those corridors into the site
creating urban, walkable development blocks.
It also maintains the large retail shopping centre
and grocery store as key anchors of commercial
activity that is vital to the entire North End area.
At the core of the parcel, a large urban events
plaza is proposed capitalizing on the existing
retail shopping centre and businesses. This plaza
could host farmers and community markets,
festivals, outdoor ice rinks, etc. A Transit Hub
is proposed to be integrated at this location
allowing for greater ridership and participation.
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Appendix A - Concepts
This concept illustrates how the site could
receive high-density residential develop-
ment through a mix of building typologies that
complements and provide vibrancy to area.
Ground-oriented units are envisioned along the
northern stretch of Lansdowne Ave to transition-
ing to the mature residential neighborhoods to
the northeast and Riffle Range. Mid-rise build-
ings are expected along the southern stretch
responding to the more commercial character
and proximity to Main St. Taller buildings (up to
12 storeys) could be seen at the core of the site,
fronting onto the events plaza functioning as a
landmark for the community.
A parkette is also proposed as part of the devel-
opment aiming to celebrate the historic New-
man’s Brook, creating greenspace amenity for
new residents integrated with sustainable storm-
water management strategies such as LIDs and/
or rain gardens. Street trees would be an expec-
tation as part of future development.
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Concept Plan #2
Old North End
DRAFT Dec 2025
Gentle Intensification Community Character and RevitalizationInfill in Mature Neighborhoods
A key catalyzing component and outcome
of this concept is to continue to invest public
realm enhancements along Main Street (active
frontages, sidewalks, street trees, seating
areas, patios, parallel parking bays, pedestrian
crossings, etc) to bring back its commercial
and civic vitality. Main Street culminates on
Roberston Square, one of the last public
accesses to the waterfront with navigable and
accessible shoreline. The concept recommends
that the City of Saint John purchases the vacant
parcel, north Roberston Square with the intent to
extend this important public park.
A multi-use path is proposed to connect
Roberston Square to Victoria Square park on
Holly St through an easement for public access.
Though this connection would likely not be fully
accessible, the access would improve pedestrian
walkability through the area.
Mid density development (up to 4-storey
buildings) is envisioned along the perimeter of
the expanded Roberston Square, capitalizing on
the views and proximity to the water.
Appendix A - Concepts 147
Example of redevelopment project: Gibbard District, Napanee ON. Source: Studio JCI
Exemple de projet de réaménagement : Quartier Gibbard, Napanee ON. Source : Studio JCI
Example of sixplex infill, Source: CMHC Housing Catalogue
Example of townhouse infill, Source: CMHC Housing Catalogue
Appendix A- Concepts
In the remainder of the Old North End,
development is expected to have a more
sensitive approach given its historic character
and charm. Gentle intensification with compact
ground-oriented units (townhouses, back-
to-back townhouses, four-plex and six-plex
apartments) are considered appropriate to be
implemented in existing small vacant lands.
148
DRAFT Dec 2025
Appendix A - Concepts
Existing Street Cross Section for Main St in the Old North End. Source: Fotenn
Potential Future Street Cross Section for Main St in the Old North End. Source: Fotenn
149
Concept Plan #3
Main Street East
High-rise Mixed-use Redevelopment
This concept aims to illustrate the great rede-
velopment potential these large parcels along
the east side of Main Street have for high density
residential and mixed-use development.
The area sits in a strategic location, and has the
potential to articulate and connect the Old North
End, Lansdowne Plaza, the Douglas Ave area
with the Central Peninsula through the Harbour
Passage active transportation trail.
The concept proposed capitalizes on the build-
ing heights to take advantage of the views
towards the Harbour, with high rise buildings (up
to 20 storeys) bookending the concept area. The
central parcel (Crowne Hotel) is envisioned to be
capped at 6-storeys to protect views to and from
Fort Howe, a historic site, and the City of Saint
John sign.
Simonds Street is envisioned to be revitalized
with pedestrian and cycling infrastructure and
greened with street trees to enhance the pedes-
trian experience while accessing the Harbour
Passage. Development is proposed on the Lord
Beaverbrook Rink parcel, with underground
parking. This would allow for a reduction in
surface parking and the creation of public open
spaces (park or plaza) beside the rink, further
activating Simonds St.
Appendix A - Concepts 150
DRAFT Dec 2025
Appendix A - Concepts 151
Nodes and Corridors
Redevelopment and Infill
The North End Plan has identified mixed-use
corridors along Somerset Ave Street, current-
ly an underutilized suburban arterial road. This
concept aims to illustrate the potential of this
important corridor to create commercial com-
munity nodes at major intersection to improve
neighbourhood walkability.
On this case, the intersection of Somerset St and
Wellesley Ave becomes a community node pro-
viding community services and retail activating
the public street, with residential units above.
In addition, Somerset St is characterized by deep
residential lots that provide a unique opportunity
for gentle residential intensification of the area,
adding multiple dwelling units where currently
only a single-family home exists. Products from
the CMHC Housing Catalogue for the Atlantic
Provinces were used to illustrate scale and type
of development deemed appropriate and sus-
tainable for the area.
Concept Plan #4
Somerset and Wellesley
Appendix A - Concepts 152
DRAFT Dec 2025
Example of Fourplex infill, Source: CMHC Housing Catalogue
Example of sixplex infill, Source: CMHC
Example of townhouse infill, Source: CMHC Housing Catalogue
Appendix A - Concepts 153
Concept Plan #4
Somerset and Wellesley
Existing Street Cross Section for Somerset Ave., Source: Fotenn
Potential Future Street Cross Section for Somerset Ave., Source: Fotenn
Appendix A - Concepts 154
DRAFT Dec 2025
Concept Plan #5
91 Millidge Ave
10 Constance St
High Density Intensification
Mid-rise redevelopment
The closure of the Centennial School site and the
recent demolition on the former Dairy factory site
presents a unique opportunity for high density
intensification along Millidge Ave. This concept
illustrates the potential to increase the size and
access to Shamrock Park if the city purchases
the Centennial School site.
A linear parkette or privately-owned public
space is proposed on the norther portion (front-
ing Constance St) of the site, integrated with the
utility corridor and trails proposed.
Residential development is proposed on the
remainder of the property, with low-rise (town-
houses) fronting on to and activating Millidge
Ave. Apartment buildings up to 6 storeys are
envisioned in the inner potions of the site to cap-
italize on views to the park and reduce the visual
impacts on the character of Millidge Ave.
Appendix A - Concepts 155
Concept Plan #5
91 Millidge Ave
10 Constance St
Appendix A - Concepts 156
Concept Plan #6
Somerset Ave and Samuel
Davis
High Density Intensification
Mid-rise redevelopment
The City of Saint John owns several parcels
within the study area that could be leveraged to
catalyse development, housing affordability and
connectivity between character areas. This con-
cept illustrates how a large city-owned parcel
next to the NB Housing community of Crescent
Valley, currently isolated with minimum access
to and from.
The parcel could be redeveloped with family-ori-
ented development being integrated with the
existing community by connecting Taylor Ave to
Somerset St. Low and mid-rise apartment build-
ings are envisioned along Somerset St and at the
Intersection between Churchill Ave and Samuel
Davies Dr. This new community would be ser-
viced with private streets and privately-owned
public spaces for community amenities.
DRAFT Dec 2025
Appendix A - Concepts 157
Concept Plan #7
Former Hazen White
School - Option 1
Low-density Redevelopment on former school
site
The former Hazen White School site is a great
candidate for low-rise housing development,
while contributing to community uses and ac-
cesses. The school site currently also hosts the
Saint John’s Rugby Club field, used not only by
the club, but also by near by community resi-
dents, especially Crescent Valley youth. It is rec-
ommended that the city works with the school
board and landowners to retain this portion of
the site for its continued community use under
the city’s potential custodianship.
Appendix A - Concepts
Sawmill Creek daylighting project, Dartmouth, NS. Source: Fotenn
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Concept Plan #7
Former Hazen White
School - Option 2
A Storm Sewer drain cuts through the centre of
site that captures a natural watercourse flowing
out of Rockwood Park. This infrastructure would
ultimately need to be upgraded as part of future
development due to aging and potential larger
storm flows as a result of climate change effects.
This document illustrates two potential concept
solutions to address this constraint.
Option 1 proposes a “daylighting” of the water-
course, bringing the water back to the service
creating a unique controlled water feature that
would benefit the community as part of the open
space network. As similar approach was taken in
Dartmouth, NS as shown in the precedent image.
Option 2, considers the creation of a significant
easement to accommodate for the size and
depth of a new storm sewer pipe.
Building typologies considered include, town-
houses, back-to-back townhouses and stacked
townhouses units, yielding up to 150 units in both
scenarios.
DRAFT Dec 2025
Appendix A - Concepts 159
Concept Plan #7
Former Hazen White
School
Relationship of the site with Crescent Valley
community and potential new development on
city’s lands.
Appendix A - Concepts 160
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BYDATENo.REVISION
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RP
RP
DATE
REVIEWED
DESIGNED
CITY OF SAINT JOHN, NB
TK2025.06.101BASE PLAN
CLIENT
420 O'Connor St,
Ottawa ON
K2P 1W4
613.730.5709
OTTAWA:
4 Cataraqui St,
Suite 315,
Kingston ON K7K 1Z7
613.542.5454
KINGSTON:
174 Spadina Ave,
Suite 304,
Toronto ON M5T 2C2
416.789.4530
TORONTO:
www.fotenn.com
TK2025.09.082CONCEPT PLAN
Pokiok
City of Saint John
North End
Secondary Plan
LEGEND
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (Singles, estate, townhouse)
MID DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (Townhouses)
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (4-storey apartment buildings)
INSTITUTIONAL
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
UTILITY CORRIDOR
RECREATIONAL MULTI-USE PATH
Concept Plan #8
Pokiok Greenfield
Greenfield Development - Pokiok
The Pokiok Greenfield area has been seeing a lot
of subdivision style developments over the last
few years, and new interest has been indicated
on the currently vacant lands. As this is a green-
field area, it is important for the City of Saint John
to implement high level direction to future de-
velopment to ensure this part of the city evolves
in a seamless and integrated manner to avoid
segregation and poorly walkable car-dependent
neighbourhoods. The geomorphology of this
area is very challenging resulting in complex and
expensive servicing solutions that would need to
be considered.
The plan illustrates three key directions the City
should request from future investors and de-
velopment applications in the future. The first
strategy is to ensure a continuos collector road is
created over time to ensure community connec-
tivity between Cambridge Drive and Forbes Dr.
The second strategy is to ensure public access
to Roberston Lake through a new public park to
be created as part of new development. Lastly,
ensure that multi-use paths are being imple-
mented through the utility corridor easements to
increase active transportation.
0 10m 25m 50m 150m100m
P8
BYDATENo.REVISION
2024.11.01
RP
RP
DATE
REVIEWED
DESIGNED
CITY OF SAINT JOHN, NB
TK2025.06.101BASE PLAN
CLIENT
420 O'Connor St,
Ottawa ON
K2P 1W4
613.730.5709
OTTAWA:
4 Cataraqui St,
Suite 315,
Kingston ON K7K 1Z7
613.542.5454
KINGSTON:
174 Spadina Ave,
Suite 304,
Toronto ON M5T 2C2
416.789.4530
TORONTO:
www.fotenn.com
TK2025.09.082CONCEPT PLAN
Pokiok
City of Saint John
North End
Secondary Plan
LEGEND
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (Singles, estate, townhouse)
MID DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (Townhouses)
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (4-storey apartment buildings)
INSTITUTIONAL
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
UTILITY CORRIDOR
RECREATIONAL MULTI-USE PATHDRAFT Dec 2025
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January 26, 2026
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Councillors
SUBJECT: Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment – 358 ½ Rothesay Avenue
A Public Presentation was made on December 15, 2025 of a proposed amendment to the
Municipal Development Plan which would redesignate on Schedule A of the Municipal
Development Plan land having an approximate area of 8360 m2 identified as a portion of PID
55183875, from Park and Natural Area, to Employment Area; and redesignate on Schedule B
of the Municipal Development Plan land having an approximate area of 8360 m2 identified as
a portion of PID 55183875, from Park and Natural Area to Commercial Corridor to subdivide a
portion of land along Rothesay Avenue for future commercial uses. The remainder of the site
shall remain as the Fernhill Cemetery.
The required advertising has been completed and attached you will find a copy of the public
notice. No citizen letters were received.
If Council wishes, it may choose to refer the matter to the Planning Advisory Committee for a
report and recommendation and authorize the necessary advertising with a Public Hearing to
be held on Monday, March 9, 2026 in the Council Chamber at 6:30 pm, or not to proceed with
the proposed amendment process and adopt a resolution to deny the application.
Respectfully submitted,
Jonathan Taylor
City Clerk
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Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment RE: 358 ½ Rothesay Avenue /portion of PID
55183875
Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to
consider an amendment to the Municipal Development Plan that would:
1. Redesignate on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan land having an
approximate area of 8360 m 2 identified as a portion of PID 55183875, from Park and
Natural Area, to Employment Area, as illustrated below;
2. Redesignate on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan land having an
approximate area of 8360 m 2 identified as a portion of PID 55183875, from Park and
Natural Area to Commercial Corridor , as illustrated below;
REASON FOR CHANGE:
To subdivide a portion of land along Rothesay Avenue for future commercial uses. The
remainder of the site shall remain as the Fernhill Cemetery.
A public presentation of the proposed amendment will take place at a regular meeting of
Common Council, to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on Monday, December 15,
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2025. Written objections to the proposed amendment may be made to the Council, in care of
the undersigned, by Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Enquiries may be made at the office of the City Clerk or Growth & Community Services, City
Hall, 15 Market Square, Saint John, N.B. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, inclusive, holidays excepted.
Jonathan Taylor, City Clerk
(506) 658-2862 or cityclerk@saintjohn.ca
Project de modification du Plan Municipal objet: 358 ½ avenue Rothesay /
partie de NID 55183875
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Par les présentes, un avis public est donné par lequel le conseil communal de ville de Saint
John a l’intention d’étudier la modification du plan d’aménagement municipal comme suit :
1. À l’annexe A du plan d’aménagement municipal modifier la désignation d’un terrain
d’une superficie de 8360 m 2 identifiés comme des partie de NID 55183875, qui passera
de parc ou aire naturelle à zone d’emploi, comme illustré ci-dessous ;
2. À l’annexe B du plan d’aménagement municipal modifier la désignation d’un terrain
d’une superficie de 8360 m 2 identifiés comme des partie de NID 55183875, qui passera
de parc ou aire naturelle à commerciale de corridor, comme illustré ci-dessous;
RAISON DE LA MODIFICATION:
Une portion du terrain bordant l'avenue Rothesay sera divisée en zones commerciales. Le reste
du site demeurera le cimetière Fernhill.
Une présentation publique de la modification proposée aura lieu lors d’une réunion ordinaire du
Conseil communal, qui aura lieu dans la salle du Conseil à l’hôtel de ville, le lundi 15
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decembre 2025. Les objections écrites à la modification proposée peuvent être présentées au
Conseil, aux soins du soussigné, d’ici mercredi 14 janvier 2026.
Les demandes de renseignements peuvent être présentées au Bureau du greffier municipal ou
aux Services de croissance et de développem ent communautaire, Hôtel de ville, 15 carré
Market, Saint John (N.-B.), entre 8 h 30 et 16 h 30, du lundi au vendredi, inclusivement, jours
fériés exclus.
Bureau du greffier municipal
(506) 658-2862
ou cityclerk@saintjohn.ca
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Civic Address: 358½ Rothesay Avenue
PID: Portion of 55183875
Municipal Plan Amendment:
Redesignation of land on
-Schedule A from Park and Natural Area to Employment Area
-Schedule B from Park and Natural Area to Commercial Corridor
Rezoning:
From the Park (P) zone to the Corridor Commercial (CC) zone
Purpose of the Application:
To subdivide a portion of land along Rothesay Avenue for commercial use. The remainder of the site remain as Fernhill Cemetery.
End of Comment Period: January 14, 2026
PAC Date: February 17, 2026
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COMMON COUNCIL REPORT
M&C No. 2026-016
Report Date January 20, 2026
Meeting Date January 26, 2026
Service Area Growth and Community
Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: Community Safety Services Team Update
AUTHORIZATION
Primary Author Commissioner/Dept. Head Interim Chief Administrative
Officer
Benn Purinton A Poffenroth / C McKiel Kevin Fudge
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Common Council receive and file this report.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In December 2025, Common Council directed staff to proceed with implementation of the
Community Safety Services (CSS) Team. This report provides an update on the CSS Team, which
is scheduled to commence service on February 2, 2026.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
December 1, 2025:
It is recommended that Common Council direct staff to proceed with implementation of the
Community Safety & Security (CSS) Team as described in this report (M&C 2025-279).
REPORT
Residents, businesses, and community partners have raised concerns about safety and visible
disorder in parts of Waterloo Village, Uptown, and the Thorne/Rothesay Avenue corridor. In
response, Council has directed staff to proceed with implementation of th e Community Safety
Services (CSS) Team. The team will be delivered by GardaWorld as a contracted, non-police
service. This report provides a status update on implementation of the CSS Team in advance of
service commencement.
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Since Council approval in December 2025, implementation of the CSS Team has progressed as
planned toward a February 2, 2026 launch. GardaWorld has onboarded the staff needed for the
service, and team members are currently undergoing training.
Following launch, the CSS Team will ramp up to 24/7 operations over the first month to ensure a
stable start-up. During the first week, the service will operate 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with all team
members scheduled, resulting in higher visibility in the service are a and a focus on introductions
and relationship-building with residents and businesses. Service will then extend to 6:00 a.m. to
12:00 a.m. in weeks two and three, then transition to 24/7 coverage in week fo ur.
In parallel with launch, the Communications team will roll out a series of public communications
introducing the CSS Team and outlining its role, responsibilities, and intended outcomes. This will
include a “meet the team” style profile as well as targeted outreach to the business community
through partners such as UptownSJ, the Chamber of Commerce, and Envision Saint John. These
activities are intended to support consistent public awareness as the service transitions to full
24/7 operations.
Once launched, the program will be delivered as a two-year pilot program consisting of an initial
one-year term with an option to renew for a second year. CSS Team performance will be
managed through key indicators including calls received, number of patrols, number of
interactions, and escalation rate to Police, to assess whether the pilot is achieving Council’s
intended outcomes. A 90-day review will be completed to assess early performance and
recommend refinements to routes, hours, and service area coverage as required. Following the
90-day review, staff will provide updates to the Public Safety Committee as needed, as well as a
comprehensive evaluation near the end of each 1-year term to inform decisions on the future of
the CSS Team.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
The CSS Team supports the City’s BELONG priority through trauma-informed, voluntary-
compliance approach, respectful engagement with people experiencing homelessness,
addictions, or mental health challenges, and coordinated referral to outreach and social supports
rather than enforcement as a first resort.
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
From a service perspective, the CSS Team is expected to:
Provide a consistent, 24-hour, visible presence in the Waterloo Village, Uptown and
around emergency shelters.
Offer a rapid, non-police response to nuisance and low-level disorder.
Improve coordination between City services, Police, outreach, and community partners.
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Support the effectiveness of the Community Resilience Fund and other investments by
addressing behavioural issues that contribute to property damage and safety concerns.
Financially, the pilot CSS Team is estimated to cost approximately $65,000 per month or $780,000
per year, inclusive of labour, supervision, standard equipment, and a contractor-provided pickup
truck. The costs will be funded out of the City’s operating reserve fund.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
N/A
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OPEN REPORT
M&C No. 2026-015
Report Date January 21, 2026
Meeting Date January 26, 2026
Service Area General Counsel
SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority to Amend Agreement of Purchase and Sale for 608
Millidge Avenue
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN SESSION OF
COUNCIL
The City entered into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Somerset Investments Ltd., for
the property located at 608 Millidge Avenue effective October 22, 2025. The Agreement provided
for a 90-day period for both the buyer and the seller to retain an environmental firm to conduct
core sampling of the exterior grounds and beneath the basement slab. Both parties are still
awaiting their respective reports. Staff are recommending that a brief extension be authorized
as the reports are anticipated to be received by mid -February 2026. The purpose of this report
is to ask Council to delegate authority to the CAO to approve certain non -material amendments
to the Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Somerset Investments Ltd., dated October 22, 2025,
which relate to dates and timelines, but do not have any material effect on the general intention
of the parties, or the consideration for the transaction .
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
1. That the CAO be delegated the authority to approve non-material amendments to the
Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Somerset Investments Ltd., dated October 22, 2025,
related to dates and timelines, which do not have any material effect on the general
intention of the parties or the consideration for the transaction, including, but not limited
to, the authority to amend section 2.4 of the said Agreement to allow additional time for
the investigations to be completed without the Agreement becoming null and void for
the reasons explained to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held January 26, 2026;
and
2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any amendments, approved in form
and content by the General Counsel, necessary to effect any amendment approved by the
CAO in accordance with paragraph 1.
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OPEN REPORT
M&C No. 2026-017
Report Date January 08, 2026
Meeting Date January 26, 2026
Service Area Public Works and
Transportation Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: Triparty Memorandum of Understanding with Service New Brunswick, Hotspot
and City of Saint John
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN SESSION OF
COUNCIL
The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval for the City of Saint John to enter
into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with HotSpot Parking Inc. and the Province
of New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Branch. This MOU establishes a framework for sec ure
data exchange and processing responsibilities related to the prosecution of parking
violations under the City‘s Traffic and Parking By-laws. It supports the City’s transition to
the HotSpot Platform for digital citation and court documentation processi ng and
streamlines collaboration with the Motor Vehicle Branch for vehicle ownership
information.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with
HotSpot Parking Inc. and the Province of New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Branch, generally
in the form attached, to establish a framework for secure data exchange and processing
responsibilities related to the prosecution of parking violations under the City‘s Traffic and
Parking By-laws and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said
Memorandum and any other documents ancillary thereto.
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OPEN REPORT
M&C No. M&C 2026-018
Report Date January 21, 2026
Meeting Date January 26, 2026
Service Area Growth and Community
Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: HFA Contribution Agreement Amendment and Assignment of Green Zones
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN SESSION OF
COUNCIL
On February 24, 2025, Common Council entered into a contribution agreement with the Province
of New Brunswick for $3.4M to support the City’s Housing for All Strategy. Funding for this
agreement is via a bilateral agreement with the Government of Canada and the Province of New
Brunswick. The City and Province are mutually amending the agreement to continue to address
the needs of the City’s unhoused population.
The City is also assigning a Service Agreement for the operation of its Green Zones. The
assignment is to support ongoing funding and governance, not a service change. The Green
Zones are operated by 12Neighbours Inc., in partnership with the City, and provide 54 safe, warm
temporary transition units to support unhoused individuals.
These administrative changes are not expected to impact day-to-day operations of the Green
Zones, and further details will be shared once the amended agreement and assignment are
finalized.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
1. That the City enter into an Amending Agreement with the Province of New Brunswick,
generally in the form as attached to this M&C 2026-018, for the purpose of amending the
City’s Discretionary Contribution Agreement with the Province of New Brunswick, and that
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said Amending Agreement and any other
documents ancillary thereto.
2. That the City enter into a First Amending Agreement with 12Neighbours Community Inc.,
generally in the form as attached to this M&C 2026-018, for the purpose of amending the
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City’s Service Agreement with 12Neighbours Community Inc. to permit it to be assigned by
the City, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to executed the said First Amending
Agreement and any other documents ancillary thereto.
3. That the City enter into an Assignment Agreement with the Province of New Brunswick,
generally in the form as attached to this M&C 2026-018, for the purpose of assigning the
City’s Service Agreement with 12Neighbours Community Inc. to the Province effective April
1, 2026, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said Assignment
Agreement and any other documents ancillary thereto.
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OPEN REPORT
M&C No. 2026-011
Report Date January 20, 2026
Meeting Date January 26, 2026
Service Area Public Works and
Transportation Services
Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: Multipurpose Recreational Facility – Status Update
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN SESSION OF
COUNCIL
Following its decision in 2022 to make a comprehensive recreational facility a top priority,
Council resolved in August 2024 to enter into an MOU with the Greater Saint John Field
House Inc. (Fieldhouse) and the YMCA of South Western New Brunswick Inc. (YM CA)
to explore the feasibility of expanding the current Fieldhouse to add ice pads.
Since that time there has been significant progress on land acquisition, governance, and
additional design work. This report is to seek funding approval for a handful o f
unanticipated expenditures as described in the report to Committee of the Whole at its
meeting held January 26, 2026.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
That Council approve the draw from General Capital Reserve Funds project costs for:
1. Fieldhouse Inc. surveying costs in the amount of $4,393.31 + HST
2. Capital Campaign expenditures of up to $150,000,
3. Murdock & Boyd costs to undertake a Request for Proposals for the Construction
Management services for this project in the amount of $8,000 plus HST.
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