Land Use Planning
The service is offered inclusively to citizens who reside within the boundaries of the Grand Falls Regional Municipality. This department processes applications for development, construction and renovation permits. It also handles all files related to zoning and subdivision.
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In addition, it offers a 911 number service for public security purposes.
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Whether it is for a weekend project or a job that will take several weeks to complete, please ensure that you respect the regulations in effect and that you have the necessary information or permits to complete your project.
Planning Advisory Committee
A new committee will soon be formed to represent the territory of the Grand Falls Regional Municipality.
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The PAC is a working group established under the New Brunswick Community Planning Act. Its mandate is to:
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To advise Council on community planning matters
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To exercise quasi-judicial powers as provided in the Community Planning Act with respect to by-laws and regulations effective within the City (e.g. make decisions on variance, terms and conditions, rulings of compatibility, temporary use, and non-conforming use applications, etc.).
Composition of the PAC
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2 resident citizens - Drummond Ward
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3 citizen residents - Grand Falls North and South Ward
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2 citizen residents - Saint-André Ward
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1 citizen resident - Portage Ward
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Assisted by the Land Use Department staff
This committee meets once a month in a regular evening session. The term of office for each citizen-member is from 1 to 3 years.