The Town staff can provide business owners with the information they need to succeed in the business world. Tax rates in Torbay are among the lowest of the municipalities surrounding St. John’s.

Town of Torbay Municipal Plan and Development Regulations
2007-2017:

• Municipal Plan
• Development Regulations 
• Minister's Regulations 
• Schedule A – Definitions 
• Schedule B – Classification of Uses of Land and Buildings 
• Schedule C – Land Use Zoning Tables 
• Schedule D – Parking Requirements 
• Schedule E – Land Use Zoning Map

Development Application Forms:

• Building Application Form
• Business Application Form

Other Planning Documents:

• Torbay Waterfront Archaeology Project (1998 Site Survey)
• 2009 Fee Schedule

For more information and help regarding starting a business in Torbay, please contact the Economic Development Department by calling (709) 437-6532.
Further support can be obtained from the Northeast Avalon Regional Economic Development Board, which can be reached at (709) 753-5554, or visit their website.