FAQs
- for Residential Uses, domestic garages, carports, ramps, sheds, swimming pools, greenhouses, cold frames, fuel sheds, vegetable storage cellars, shelters for domestic pets, or radio and television antennae;
- for Commercial Uses, workshops, or garages; and
- for Industrial Uses, garages, offices, raised ramps, and docks."
What is considered an Accessory Building?
In the Envision St. John's Development Regulations, an Accessory Building is defined as "a detached Building not used as a Dwelling, located on the same Lot as the main Building to which it is an accessory, and which has a Use that is customarily incidental or complementary to the main use of the building or land, but is not limited to:
What is a Permitted Use?
Each zone has a list of Permitted and Discretionary Uses. Permitted Uses are allowed as-of-right, subject to meeting development standards.
The definiteion of a Permitted Use is a use that is listed within the permitted use classes set out in the use zone tables of an authority’s Development Regulations.
What is a Discretionary Use?
Each zone has a list of Permitted and Discretionary Uses. Discretionary Uses require public notification and Council's approval.
The definition of Discretionary Use is a use that is listed within the discretionary use classes established in the use zone tables of an authority’s Development Regulations.