Public Notices

Morningstar Mill closure

The Morningstar Mill site (2714 Decew Rd.) will be closed to the public from June 3 until Nov. 30, 2024, to allow for the completion of a construction project. 

No parking will be available on site, but the public will still be able to access the Bruce Trail, located on the side of the property. 

The project includes reconstruction of the dam, construction of a new accessible viewing area in front of the Mill, repointing of the grist mill, replacing the roof on the sawmill, and a masonry repair on...

Public Meeting Notice: 4 Welland Vale Rd & 179 Ontario St

Notice of Legislated Public Meeting

The Planning and Building Services Department has received applications for Zoning By- law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment for lands located at 4 Welland Vale Road and 179 Ontario Street. The applications were declared complete on March 15, 2024, pursuant to sections 22 (6.1) and 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act, based on the information submitted with the Applications and a preliminary review by staff.

The Applicant proposes to construct a three-storey...

Stop Up, Close and Declare Surplus Part of Woodrow Street

Pursuant to the Notice By-law 2007-310, as amended, notice is hereby being given that Council will consider a recommendation to Stop Up and Close part of Woodrow Street (Part of PIN 46352-0231 (LT)), Realty File 91.190; as shown in blue below.

The recommendation will be considered at the April 29, 2024 meeting of City Council, which will begin at 6:00 p.m. Meetings are held in-person in Council Chambers and electronically. Persons wishing to address Council or submit correspondence to Council...

Public Information Centre for Fairview Park Community Vision

In partnership with SGL Planning and Design Inc. and ASI Heritage, the City of St. Catharines is developing a master plan for Fairview Park to help guide decision-making about park improvements and investment. 

In the Fall of 2023, two concept park layout alternatives were presented to the public through both online and in-person consultation. Based on feedback received, the City’s consultants have compiled a more detailed draft master plan for the park. The draft plan reflects the public’s...

Public Meeting Notice: City Initiated Zoning By-Law Housingkeeping Amendment

City Initiated Zoning By-law Housekeeping Amendment

City File No. 23 114781 ZA

The City of St. Catharines continues to review its Zoning By-law and is conducting a Housekeeping Amendment. The purpose is to address recent changes to the Planning Act by the Government of Ontario, amend policies to improve interpretation and application, and to correct grammar, punctuation and formatting.

The key elements of the Amendment include:

• Permissions for two additional residential units (accessory dwelling...