PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

2nd Floor Boardroom, City Hall

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1.

Agenda

2.

Roll Call

3.

Declaration of Conflict of Interest

4.

Approval of Minutes

5.

Applications

5.1

HAF Subdivison By-Law Amendments

As an initiative of the City’s Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan, amendments to the Subdivision By-Law are proposed to streamline approvals for smaller-scale subdivisions requiring money-in-lieu of Land for Public Purposes. The amendments will reduce approval timelines for smaller-scale subdivision applications, which largely involve residential development.

An administrative amendment is also proposed regarding instances where Land for Public Purposes is to be acquired.

5.2

Zoning By-Law Reform

In January 2024, the City of Saint John secured funding to implement its Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Action Plan. To meet the goals of Initiative #6: Zoning Bylaw Reform and support the Affordable Housing Action Plan, the City is reforming its Zoning By-Law to enable diverse housing options. The proposed amendments aim to address housing shortages by fostering gentle density and "missing middle" developments.

Key outcomes include:
• Enabling as-of-right development for four-unit residential buildings within fully
serviced Primary Development Areas (PDA).
• Supporting six-unit developments in designated Intensification Areas.
• Increasing height and density options for medium density residential zone.
• Establishing enhanced design, landscaping, parking, and amenity standards for low- and mid-rise developments.

These changes align with the Municipal Plan SJ, which prioritizes housing diversity and density to accommodate Saint John’s evolving housing needs.

6.

New Business

7.

Next Meeting

The next meeting of PAC will be held on December 10, 2024 at 6pm.

8.

Adjournment