Notice of Public Hearing
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*UPDATE (March 24, 2026, at 2:20 PM):
As per Section 20 & 21(1) of the Urban & Rural Planning Act, the Town Council of Grand Falls-Windsor wishes to advise that the public hearing for the below amendment has been cancelled.
Objections and representations
- Not fewer than 2 days before the date set for the public hearing, a person or an association of persons may submit to the appropriate council or regional authority 2 signed, written statements of objections and representations with respect to a plan, development regulations or a part of them.
Public hearing
- (1) Where no objection is made under section 20, the council or regional authority may cancel the public hearing.
The Town Council of Grand Falls-Windsor has adopted Municipal Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (Municipal Plan) Amendment No. 10, 2024 and Development Regulations Amendment No. 14, 2024. These amendments will enable Grand Falls-Windsor to benefit from the Housing Accelerator Fund by adding new housing and creating flexibility in the residential development regulations in a manner which respects the character and aesthetics of Grand Falls-Windsor.
In general terms, Town Council of Grand Falls-Windsor will allow an additional three accessory residential dwelling units on a lot with a principal residence (single family dwelling unit or Townhome) as permitted uses; these could include a combination of a subsidiary apartments and a garden suite. Accessory residential dwelling units are required to meet the development standards of the zone in which it occurs, including additional parking. The residential lot coverage standard will be increased from 40% to 50% for lots with Garden Suite only. The standard regarding lot coverage for impervious surfaces will be at the discretion of Council. The Town has clarified development standards for apartments, townhouse developments and cluster development in the Residential High Density Multi-Unit Residential zone.
A Public Hearing to consider objections and representations on the Municipal Plan and Development Regulations Amendments will be held on March 25, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Hospitality Room at the Joe Byrne Memorial Stadium, 5 Jones Street, Grand Falls-Windsor. Anyone wishing to make an objection or representation shall deposit with the Town Clerk of Grand Falls-Windsor two copies of a signed written statement outlining the objection or representation no fewer than 2 days before the date set for the public hearing: Town Hall, 5 High Street, P.O. Box 439, Grand Falls‐Windsor, NL, A2A 2J8, or email planning@townofgfw.com.
If no objection is made, Council has the authority to cancel the public hearing.
To see a copy of the Municipal Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Amendment No. 10, 2024 and Development Regulations Amendment No. 14, 2024, or to find out more about the Public Hearing process, please contact the Town at 709-489-0427.