The Local Governance and Land Use Planning Division supports effective local governance and sustainable community development throughout the province. The division provides leadership, advice, and oversight on local governance matters, municipal legislation, training, and land use planning. It also administers the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 and related provisions of the Towns and Local Service Districts Act.
The division delivers programs and services in the areas of local governance and land use planning, including:
Local Governance
- Promoting effective local governance through the authoritative interpretation and application of existing legislation and directing the revision and development of new legislation,
- Evaluating local government structures,
- Supporting and formulating regional approaches to service delivery,
- Conducting reviews of local government administrative and operational practices,
- Providing training opportunities for elected officials and municipal administrators,
- Administering appeals under Section 42 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000, and
- Supporting community policy development and planning efforts that promote long-term sustainability.
Land Use Planning
- Reviewing and registering municipal planning documents
- Developing and amending the following types of land use plans:
- Maintaining the official registry of land use plans and development regulations
- Providing advice to the Department and Government on matters related to land use planning, municipal planning, expropriations by municipal councils, purchase notices, and other related matters.
- Assisting municipal councils, interested parties, and the public in interpreting municipal plans and development regulations
- Facilitating the development of regional land use plans
Contact Information
Local Governance and Land Use Planning Division
Department of Municipal and Community Affairs
4th Floor (West Block)
Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700
St. John’s, NL
A1B 4J6
Tel: (709) 729-3090
Fax: (709) 729-0320
Lori Evoy
Director of Local Governance and Land Use Planning