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1 Park Avenue - Notice of Public Meeting

Proposal

The Planning and Building Services Department received Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for lands located at 1 Park Avenue. The applications were deemed complete on October 10, 2024, pursuant to sections 22 (6.1) and 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act.

The Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications request to permit a 9-unit 2 storey residential townhouse development. Four townhouse units will front onto Park Avenue and five townhouse units will access Park...

142 Queenston Street - Notice of Decision

Purpose and Effect 

The purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are to amend the City’s Garden City Plan and Zoning By-law 2013-283 to facilitate the development of 142 Queenston Street with 9 (nine), 24 storey towers across three mixed use buildings. The amendments facilitate a total of 2,443 residential units and 2,360 square metres of commercial space.

Official Plan Amendment No. 49 has the effect of designating the subject lands from Neighbourhood Residential to Mixed Use,...

18 Phelps Street - Notice of Complete Application and Open House

Proposal

The Planning and Building Services Department received applications for a Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment for lands located at 18 Phelps Street. The Applications were declared complete on December 9, 2025, pursuant to sections 22 (6.1) and 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act.

The Applicant is seeking to facilitate a land exchange between 18 Phelps (Part 3) and adjacent portion of Clifford’s Creek Park (Part 5). The City will receive Part 3 for parks purposes and Parts 1, 4...

285 and 285A Pelham Road - Notice of Complete Application and Open House

Proposal

The Planning and Building Services Department received an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for lands located at 285 Pelham Rd. and 285A Pelham Rd. The Application was declared complete on Dec, 9, 2025, pursuant to sections 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act.

The Applicant is seeking to amend the Zoning By-law to facilitate the replacement of the fire station.

The Zoning By-law zones the subject land Minor Green Space (G2) for 285A Pelham Road and Neighbourhood Institutional (I1) for...

Advancing STC: 2025 Highlights and What’s Next in 2026

A message from City of St. Catharines Chief Administrative Officer David Oakes:

As we wrap up 2025, I’m delighted to extend heartfelt thanks to all residents, businesses, volunteers, and partners across St. Catharines. Your enthusiasm, feedback, and active involvement have truly propelled STC forward and made this year one to remember!

This year, we made exciting strides in housing with the launch of the Housing Accelerator Fund, new incentives for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), expanded support...