Zoning & land use — Fort Erie, Ontario

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The Town of Fort Erie, Ontario has 57 adopted bylaws on file: Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 01 Application and Interpretation; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 02 Administration and Enforcement; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 03 Zone Category List; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 04 Schedules to By-law; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 05 Definitions; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 06 General Provisions; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 07 A - Agricultural Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 08 RU - Rural Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 09 RR - Rural Residential Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 10 R1 - Residential 1 Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 11 R2 - Residential 2 Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 12 R2A - Residential 2A Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 12B R2B - Residential 2B Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 13 R3 - Residential 3 Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 14 RM1 - Residential Multiple 1 Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 15 RM2 - Residential Multiple 2 Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 16 WR - Waterfront Residential Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 16A WRR - Waterfront Rural Residential Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 17 ND - Neighbourhood Development Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 18 General Provisions for Commercial Zones; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 18A ECU - Existing Commercial Use Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 19 C1 - Local Commercial Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 20 C2 - General Commercial Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 20A UEC - Urban Entertainment Centre Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 21 C2A - Central Business District Commercial Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 22 C3 - Highway Commercial Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 23 C4 - Automobile Service Station Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 24 C5 - Recreational Commercial Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 25 C6 - Shopping Centre Commercial Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 26 C7 - Rural Commercial Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 26A CMU1 - Core Mixed Use 1 Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 26B CMU2 - Core Mixed Use 2 Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 26C CMU3 - Core Mixed Use 3 Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 26D CMU4 - Core Mixed Use 4 Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 26E CMU5 - Core Mixed Use 5 Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 26F CMU6 - Core Mixed Use 6 Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 27 IN - Industrial Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 28 PI - Prestige Industrial Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 29 DI - Dry Industrial Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 30 EI - Extractive Industrial Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 31 I - Institutional Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 32 P - Public Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 33 OS - Open Space Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 33A EOS - Existing Open Space Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 34 H - Hazard Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 35 DP - Dune Protection Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 35A EP - Environmental Protection Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 35B EC - Environmental Conservation Overlay Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 36 (H) - Holding Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 37 MS - Motorsports Speedway Zone; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 38 Approval; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 39 Schedule 'A' - Zoning Schedule (see top of page for Schedule 'A' maps); Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 40 Schedule 'B' - Road Allowance Requirements; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 42 Schedule 'D' - Geometric Design Standards for Parking; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 43 Schedule 'E' - Regional Municipality of Niagara Policy Plan - Urban Area Boundary Map; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 44 Minister's Orders - Fort Erie Racetrack and Marcy's Woods; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 45 Schedule "F", verified 2026-10-23.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 01 Application and Interpretation adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 01 Application and Interpretation.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 02 Administration and Enforcement adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 02 Administration and Enforcement.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 03 Zone Category List adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 03 Zone Category List.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 04 Schedules to By-law adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 04 Schedules to By-law.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 05 Definitions adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 05 Definitions.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 06 General Provisions adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 06 General Provisions.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 07 A - Agricultural Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 07 A - Agricultural Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 08 RU - Rural Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 08 RU - Rural Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 09 RR - Rural Residential Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 09 RR - Rural Residential Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 10 R1 - Residential 1 Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 10 R1 - Residential 1 Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 11 R2 - Residential 2 Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 11 R2 - Residential 2 Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 12 R2A - Residential 2A Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 12 R2A - Residential 2A Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 12B R2B - Residential 2B Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 12B R2B - Residential 2B Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 13 R3 - Residential 3 Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 13 R3 - Residential 3 Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 14 RM1 - Residential Multiple 1 Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 14 RM1 - Residential Multiple 1 Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 15 RM2 - Residential Multiple 2 Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 15 RM2 - Residential Multiple 2 Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 16 WR - Waterfront Residential Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 16 WR - Waterfront Residential Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 16A WRR - Waterfront Rural Residential Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 16A WRR - Waterfront Rural Residential Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 17 ND - Neighbourhood Development Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 17 ND - Neighbourhood Development Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 18 General Provisions for Commercial Zones adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 18 General Provisions for Commercial Zones.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 18A ECU - Existing Commercial Use Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 18A ECU - Existing Commercial Use Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 19 C1 - Local Commercial Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 19 C1 - Local Commercial Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 20 C2 - General Commercial Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 20 C2 - General Commercial Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 20A UEC - Urban Entertainment Centre Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 20A UEC - Urban Entertainment Centre Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 21 C2A - Central Business District Commercial Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 21 C2A - Central Business District Commercial Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 22 C3 - Highway Commercial Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 22 C3 - Highway Commercial Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 23 C4 - Automobile Service Station Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 23 C4 - Automobile Service Station Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 24 C5 - Recreational Commercial Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 24 C5 - Recreational Commercial Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 25 C6 - Shopping Centre Commercial Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 25 C6 - Shopping Centre Commercial Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 26 C7 - Rural Commercial Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 26 C7 - Rural Commercial Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 26A CMU1 - Core Mixed Use 1 Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 26A CMU1 - Core Mixed Use 1 Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 26B CMU2 - Core Mixed Use 2 Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 26B CMU2 - Core Mixed Use 2 Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 26C CMU3 - Core Mixed Use 3 Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 26C CMU3 - Core Mixed Use 3 Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 26D CMU4 - Core Mixed Use 4 Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 26D CMU4 - Core Mixed Use 4 Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 26E CMU5 - Core Mixed Use 5 Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 26E CMU5 - Core Mixed Use 5 Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 26F CMU6 - Core Mixed Use 6 Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 26F CMU6 - Core Mixed Use 6 Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 27 IN - Industrial Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 27 IN - Industrial Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 28 PI - Prestige Industrial Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 28 PI - Prestige Industrial Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 29 DI - Dry Industrial Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 29 DI - Dry Industrial Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 30 EI - Extractive Industrial Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 30 EI - Extractive Industrial Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 31 I - Institutional Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 31 I - Institutional Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 32 P - Public Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 32 P - Public Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 33 OS - Open Space Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 33 OS - Open Space Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 33A EOS - Existing Open Space Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 33A EOS - Existing Open Space Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 34 H - Hazard Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 34 H - Hazard Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 35 DP - Dune Protection Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 35 DP - Dune Protection Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 35A EP - Environmental Protection Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 35A EP - Environmental Protection Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 35B EC - Environmental Conservation Overlay Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 35B EC - Environmental Conservation Overlay Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 36 (H) - Holding Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 36 (H) - Holding Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 37 MS - Motorsports Speedway Zone adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 37 MS - Motorsports Speedway Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 38 Approval adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 38 Approval.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 39 Schedule 'A' - Zoning Schedule (see top of page for Schedule 'A' maps) adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 39 Schedule 'A' - Zoning Schedule (see top of page for Schedule 'A' maps).

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 40 Schedule 'B' - Road Allowance Requirements adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 40 Schedule 'B' - Road Allowance Requirements.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 42 Schedule 'D' - Geometric Design Standards for Parking adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 42 Schedule 'D' - Geometric Design Standards for Parking.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 43 Schedule 'E' - Regional Municipality of Niagara Policy Plan - Urban Area Boundary Map adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 43 Schedule 'E' - Regional Municipality of Niagara Policy Plan - Urban Area Boundary Map.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 44 Minister's Orders - Fort Erie Racetrack and Marcy's Woods adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 44 Minister's Orders - Fort Erie Racetrack and Marcy's Woods.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 - 45 Schedule "F" adopted bylaw

Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, office consolidation; this part: 45 Schedule "F".

Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 129-90

Official Fort Erie zoning page with consolidated zoning by-law text sections.

Town of Fort Erie Zoning Map

Zoning map set for Fort Erie (map, not by-law text).

Machine-readable: zoning.json · Official website: https://www.forterie.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-23 · Zoning & land use across Ontario · Zoning & land use in other municipalities