Zoning by-law governing land uses, zones, development standards and subdivision; heavily amended (most recent major reform C.P. 111-183, Jan 2025). Note: this specific PDF path now 404s; the by-law itself is current. Consolidation -> adopted_date null.
Zoning & land use — Saint John, New Brunswick
What can I build? Do I need a development permit?
City of Saint John has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-05.
2025 zoning reform combining R1/R2/RSS/RL into a Low-Rise Residential (RL) zone allowing up to 4 units/lot (6 in Intensification Areas) for the Affordable Housing Action Plan. Notice page confirmed (browser-UA); date is the third-reading Common Council meeting (13 Jan 2025).
Public engagement hub for the comprehensive zoning bylaw reform project (PAC Nov 2024; Council hearing Dec 2024).