Public Consultation – Municipal Plan Amendment No. 26, 2026 & Development Regulations Amendment No. 43, 2026 (High Protection Wetlands)

The general public is invited to view a draft copy of the Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s Municipal Plan Amendment No. 26, 2026 and Development Regulations Amendment No. 43, 2026.

Municipal Plan Amendment No. 26, 2026 and Development Regulations Amendment No. 43, 2026 propose to restrict development within High Protection Wetlands except for public works and utilities, conservation and passive recreation uses for the purpose of environmental protection and preservation of these sensitive natural areas.

Council encourages residents to view the Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s Municipal Plan Amendment No. 26, 2026 and Development Regulations Amendment No. 43, 2026, which shall be on display from April 8 to April 22, 2026, at the Town Office and on the Town’s website. The public can provide any comments or concerns on the proposed amendment to the Town Office in writing before Council considers proceeding with the amendments.

The deadline for written comments shall be 4:00 pm, April 22, 2026.

For more information, please contact the Planning & Development Department at 709-895-8000 option 4 or [email protected].