Notice of Public Presentation
As part of its efforts to reduce red tape and make the development of new housing units easier, the City of Miramichi is proposing a number of changes to its Municipal Plan (By-law No. 109) and Zoning By-law (By-law No. 110), related to housing. These amendments will affect many properties in the City and could change the uses permitted on your property.
The City has entered into an agreement with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) under the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), which requires amendments to the Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law to meet two specific conditions:
· Permitting a minimum of four residential units “as of right” in all areas serviced by municipal water and sewer (subject to further regulation)
· Allowing multi-unit residential development within the Regional Commercial (RC) zone
Other housing-related amendments are proposed, aimed at increasing residential density and addressing administrative provisions related to housing in the Zoning By-law. Additionally, other amendments are also being proposed to the Municipal Plan By-Law and Zoning By-Law:
· Prohibit ground floor residential uses in specified areas of the Downtown District (DT) zone
· Increase the maximum number of dwelling units per building in the R-4 zone from 24 to 36 and increase the maximum number of dwelling units per lot in the R-3 zone from 10 to 15
· Amend definitions and parking requirements
As part of the public engagement process for the By-laws, there will be a Public Presentation on September 2nd, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre, 100 Newcastle Boulevard, Miramichi, NB. During this presentation, detailed information will be provided on the proposed amendments. Everyone is encouraged to attend the presentation.
The City will be hosting a Public Open House to provide information on the various HAF initiatives and incentives proposed, including the by-law revisions on: September 25th, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Miramichi Agricultural Exhibition Center, 24 Church Street, Miramichi, NB.
You may also provide feedback as part of the required Public Hearing which will take place October 8th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre, 100 Newcastle Boulevard, Miramichi, NB.
Interested parties may inspect the proposed by-law online at the City’s website www.miramichi.org by searching “Draft By-Laws”, or at the City Hall during regular operating hours.
If you have any questions regarding the proposed development, please contact the GMRSC – Planning Services planner on file:
Nic O’Dette, RPP, MCIP
Planning Services Manager
Phone: 506-778-5359
