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New by-law approved to regulate boulevards and un-opened road allowances
Posted on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 11:37 AM
The City is moving forward with a new by-law to better manage land use on boulevards and un-opened road allowances across the community.
The City has not previously defined permitted uses on City-owned boulevard areas between the edge of roads and property lines. Similarly, better tools are required to enable the City to intervene on un-opened road allowances when un-approved works in these areas create neighbour disputes, liability concerns and safety issues.
In the instance of boulevards, built...
Council approves sustainable 2022 Beaches Strategy
Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 01:54 PM
Please note, we are currently in the process of finalizing the online application system for resident beach parking permits. At this time applications are not yet open. Meters at beach lots will be bagged and paid parking will not be in effect until the application system launches. We appreciate any patience.
In an effort to ensure sustainable financial support for operations and improvements to City beaches, City Council has approved a 2022 Beaches Strategy that will offer St. Catharines residents...
Land Tribunal dismisses appeal against Official Plan amendment
Posted on Monday, April 11, 2022 09:22 AM
The Ontario Land Tribunal has dismissed the appeal against a recent amendment to the City of St. Catharines Official Plan, upholding the plan’s targeted goals of protecting employment lands and accommodating future residential growth.
The Tribunal issued its Decision and Order on April 7, dismissing an appeal filed by a numbered Ontario company against Official Plan Amendment (OPA) No. 26.
In late 2020, Council approved OPA No. 26, redesignating 60 hectares of Employment Land to Mixed Use Land, providing...
City reaches agreement on Port development
Posted on Friday, April 08, 2022 10:00 AM
The City, Port Dalhousie Conservancy and Rankin Construction have reached a settlement on The Locks proposed development, settling years of ongoing Ontario Land Tribunal appeals while protecting Port Dalhousie’s unique heritage and championing a high-quality public realm.
During a special meeting on April 7, 2022, City Council accepted the settlement outlining agreement on the development strategy for the lands at 12 Lock Street, 16 Lock Street and 12 Lakeport Road, including Hogan’s Alley, in the...
Statement on OHL investigation findings
Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2022 06:47 PM
Joint statement from St. Catharines Mayor Walter Sendzik and CAO David Oakes regarding the OHL announcement of its findings in the investigation into Niagara IceDogs:
“The City of St. Catharines embraces the importance of diversity and equity. Within our organization we are working hard to celebrate and build inclusion into all of our operations and as a Council we are working with our community and committees to ensure these values are imbedded in all of our actions.
While we are not able to...
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