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Proposed Municipal Plan and Development Regulations Amendment

Opportunity for Public Consultant:

Proposed Municipal Plan and Development Regulations Amendment

Pursuant to Section 14 of the Urban & Rural Planning Act, notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Gander is considering a Municipal Plan and Development Regulations Amendment.

It is Council’s intention to amend the Gander Municipal Plan and the Gander Development Regulations to enable implementation of the Town’s Housing Accelerator Fund initiatives. In general terms, these amendments include the following measures:

Provide definitions for ‘multi-unit housing’ and ‘Accessory Dwelling Units-including subsidiary apartments’; and refining definitions of apartment building, double dwelling and dwelling unit for clarity; and removed definitions of Accessory Dwelling and Secondary Suite;
Enable more flexibility for new development by reducing development standards by 10% in the Residential Medium Density (RMD), Residential High Density-1 (RHD-1) and Residential High Density-2 (RHD-2) zones, subject to National Building Code;
Allow multi-unit housing as a permitted use in residential zones provided with a clear definition and development standards;
Allow “Accessory Dwelling Units” as a permitted use in Residential Medium Density (RMD), Residential High Density-1 (RHD-1), Residential High Density-2 (RHD-2) and Residential Rural (RR) zones and provide a clear definition and development standards;
Remove Secondary Suite and Accessory Dwelling and provide new definition for Accessory Dwelling Unit, including subsidiary apartment and Garden Suite with development standards and conditions.
Limit the number of Dwelling Units per lot in the RLD zone to 4 dwelling units;
Eliminate restriction which states apartment buildings and row dwellings shall not comprise more than 50% of total dwelling units on an individual street in the RMD zone;
Reduce minimum required parking for all dwelling units from 1.5 spaces/unit to 1 space per unit.
Changes will also be initiated to the gander Municipal Plan in support of these additions.

Opportunity for Public Consultation

Opportunity for public comment will be open from July 29, 2025, to August 12, 2025. Should members of the public wish to ask questions or provide input on these amendments, they are welcome to submit correspondence to either:

John Boland, Town of Gander

Planning & Public Works Department

Phone: 709-651-5915, or

Email: jboland@gandercanada.com

Anika Bursey, Tract Consulting

Phone: 709-738-2500 (ext. 230), or

Email: abursey@tractconsulting.com

Copies of the amendment documents are available at Town Hall, or by emailing John or Anika.

CORRECTION - Water Shutoff: Sullivan Ave, Elizabeth Dr & Nungesser Ave - July 23, 2025

Please be advised that today, July 23, from 9am - 5pm, there will be a water shut off for infrastructure upgrades. The following addresses will be affected:

66-127 Sullivan Ave

174 Elizabeth Dr

1-62 Nungesser Ave

Additionally, there will be a traffic advisory tomorrow at 76 Byrd.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Water Service Disruption July 23, 2025 – Correction & Assistance Available (Sullivan, Nungesser & Elizabeth)

We apologize for the error in our earlier public notice regarding today’s water shut-off. The addresses listed were incorrect, and we regret any confusion this may have caused. We remain committed to ensuring our communications are accurate and timely.

If you need drinking water, or are in an urgent situation due to the shut-off, please contact Gander Fire Rescue at (709) 256-8887.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Water Shutoff: Sullivan Ave, Elizabeth Dr & Nungesser Ave - July 23, 2025

Please be advised that tomorrow, July 23, from 9am - 5pm, there will be a water shut off for infrastructure upgrades. The following addresses will be affected:

127-166 Sullivan Ave

174 Elizabeth Dr

1-62 Nungesser Ave

Additionally, there will be a traffic advisory tomorrow at 76 Byrd.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Emergency Water Shut Off and Traffic Interruption: Elizabeth Drive - July 22, 2025

The Town of Gander will be conducting an emergency water main repair, resulting in a temporary water shut-off from 9:45am - 3:00pm affecting the following addresses:

86 Fraser Road

212 - 257 Elizabeth Drive

During this time there will be a traffic interruption at 244 Elizabeth Drive.

The Town of Gander would like to apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Musgrave Harbour Wildfire Evacuation Updates

If you’ve been impacted by the evacuation in Musgrave Harbour or are seeking up-to-date emergency information, please visit the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s official alerts page: www.gov.nl.ca/alerts

This site provides the latest advisories, evacuation updates, and safety instructions for affected communities.

Change in fire ban procedure for Gander – Summer 2025

Gander Fire Rescue (GFR) is changing how fire bans are implemented in our community. GFR will now follow the Provincial Fire Hazard Map in applying fire bans in Gander. View the map at gov.nl.ca/fire-hazard-map

What this means:

- A fire ban is automatically in effect whenever Gander is listed as “Very High” or “Extreme” on the Provincial Fire Hazard Map.

- The Provincial Fire Hazard Map is the official place to check fire ban status for Gander.

Will Gander Fire Rescue still post on Facebook?

- Yes. GFR may continue to share updates on its Facebook page to help keep residents informed. However, these posts are just reminders. The Provincial Fire Hazard Map is the official source for determining when a fire ban is in effect, and residents should rely on it for up-to-date information.

Can GFR still issue local bans?

- Yes. If local conditions call for it, GFR can still issue a ban even if the province hasn’t.

Need help or have questions?

709-256-8887

gfr@gandercanada.com

DISCRETIONARY NOTICE: 70 Armstrong Boulevard

DISCRETIONARY NOTICE
70 Armstrong Boulevard, Gander, NL

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Gander has received an application to construct a 21 unit, 3 storey apartment building at the above noted address.

It is noted that this property is situated in a Commercial General (CG) zone. The Town of Gander Development Regulations permit Apartment Building uses in this zone as a Discretionary Use of Council.

Anyone wishing to make representation on this matter must do so in writing and the representation must be received by the Planning & Public Works Department, Town of Gander, no later than 12:00 noon, Monday, July 28, 2025.

Further information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Planning & Public Works Department at 651-5915.

John Boland
Planning & Control Technician
Town of Gander
100 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL
A1V 1G7
jboland@gandercanada.com

DISCRETIONARY NOTICE : 85-87 Elizabeth Drive

DISCRETIONARY NOTICE
85-87 Elizabeth Drive, Gander, NL

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Gander has received an application from the owner to renovate the building situated at the above noted address and develop 5 apartment units on the second floor above the existing commercial use.

It is noted that this property is situated in a Town Centre (TC) zone, under the Town of Gander Development Regulations. Apartments Over Permitted Uses are permitted in this zone as a Discretionary Use of Council.

Anyone wishing to make representation on this matter must do so in writing and the representation must be received by the Planning & Public Works Department, Town of Gander, no later than 12:00 noon, Monday, July 28, 2025.

Further information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Planning & Public Works Department at 651-5915.

John Boland
Planning & Control Technician
Town of Gander
100 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL
A1V 1G7
jboland@gandercanada.com

Waste Transfer Station - July 12, 2025

Reminder that the Waste Transfer Station will be open on Saturday, July 12th. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information please visit: www.gandercanada.com/garbage