Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider giving third reading to the bylaws entitled, “By-Law Number L.G.-24 A By-Law respecting Nuisance in the City of Saint John and By-Law Number L.G.-25 A Law to Amend a By-Law respecting the Use of Sidewalks within The City of Saint John” at its meeting of February 9, 2026.

The by-law amendments are necessary to modernize municipal by-laws and align with best practices used by other municipalities. The by-laws establish clear, contemporary standards for addressing specific nuisance behaviours that impact the safety, accessibility, and enjoyment of public spaces. The proposed Nuisance By-Law consolidates in a single by-law nuisance behaviors the City was already regulating under two other bylaws, and ensures consistency in language, administrative penalties and range of fines. As some things are being pulled from other by-laws in the consolidation, an amendment to the Use of Sidewalk By-Law is required, as well as a repeal of the existing Littering By-Law, to avoid duplication.

In accordance with the Local Governance Act, the bylaw will be read in summary only, if no member of Council objects. 

Jonathan Taylor

City Clerk, City of Saint John