
Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2026 11:25 AM
Proposal
The Planning and Building Services Department received applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and a Draft Plan of Subdivision for lands located at 1262 and 1290 Fourth Avenue.
The Applicant is seeking approval for a subdivision of the lands which includes the creation of a new public road, an extension of Pathstone Way through the site, a new public park, and several future development blocks. The concept plan includes one 8-storey residential apartment...
Posted on Monday, June 01, 2026 12:08 PM
The City of St. Catharines looks forward to recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of the 2026 St. Catharines Arts Awards nominees as it proudly announces the short list of its 28 finalists today.
This year’s Arts Awards will be presented on Thursday, June 18 at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, proud venue sponsor of the 2026 Arts Awards. Admission is complimentary; however, seating for this distinguished celebration of arts and culture is limited and available on a first-come...
Posted on Monday, June 01, 2026 10:13 AM
Referral
On May 25, 2026, City Council referred the application back to Planning Staff and the applicant to further consider a design that has driveway access from Pelham Road.
Proposal
The applicant is seeking to permit a 4-storey, 45-unit apartment building.
The Zoning By-law zones the subject land Local Neighbourhood Institutional (I1). The applicant is requesting to rezone the subject lands to Community Institutional (I2) with a Special Provision to facilitate the development with reduced...
Posted on Thursday, May 28, 2026 03:27 PM
In November 1862, Lincoln County Council voted to move the county seat from Niagara-on-the-Lake (formerly called Niagara) to St. Catharines. This led to a need to build a new county jail.
The new Lincoln County Jail was designed by Toronto architects Cumberland and Storm and built by local contractors. When it was completed in 1866, the result was a very large structure with room enough for 60 prisoners.
The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is helping us celebrate our 150th...
Posted on Thursday, May 28, 2026 02:35 PM
An application for a Minor Variance has been received from Erica O'Reilly & John O'Reilly for the property at 15 Oakwood Avenue and will be heard by the Committee of Adjustment for the City of St. Catharines on June 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Application LocationSouthwest corner of Oakwood Avenue, Ferndale Avenue
Application A-30/26 seeks relief from the City of St Catharines Zoning By-law 2013-283, as
amended, for...