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S E C T I O N 12 - R2A ZONE
12.1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 129-90
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
SECTION 12: RESIDENTIAL 2A (R2A) ZONE
12.1
Subject to the general provisions of Section 6 and all other applicable requirements
of this By-law, the provisions of this section shall apply to all Residential (R2A)
zones.
12.2
PERMITTED USES
(a)
One single detached dwelling and uses, buildings and structures accessory
thereto.
(b)
Home Occupations
(c)
Two (2) Accessory Dwelling Units, or one (1) Accessory Dwelling Unit and
one (1) Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit as per the regulations of
Subsection 6.43
(d)
Short-Term Rental, Owner Occupied
12.3
REGULATIONS FOR DWELLINGS
Minimum Lot Frontage
12m
15m on a corner lot
Minimum Lot Area
375 sq.m
Maximum Lot Coverage
50 percent
Minimum Front Yard
6m to garage
3m to other parts of dwelling
Minimum Interior Side Yard
1.2m
however, on an interior lot where no
attached garage or attached carport is
provided, the minimum side yard on one
side shall be 3 metres
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
3m, except that an attached garage or
attached carport which faces the exterior
side lot line shall be located no closer than
6m to the exterior side lot line.
Minimum Rear Yard
6m
Maximum Height
i) 2.5 storeys
ii) 10.5 m
EXCEPTIONS TO THE RESIDENTIAL 2A (R2A) ZONE
R2A-182 (127-1997) Clarkson Crescent
Deleted by Amending By-law No. 95-2019
S E C T I O N 12 - R2A ZONE
12.2
TOWN OF FORT ERIE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 129-90
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
R2A-186 (127-1997) Clarkson Crescent
Deleted by Amending By-law 95-2019.
R2A-187 (127-1997) Clarkson Crescent
Deleted by Amending By-law No. 95-2019.
R2A-234 (192-2000, 118-2002) Celebration Drive, Buttonwood Drive, Lakebreeze
Court, west of Bardol Avenue
These lands are zoned "Residential 2A R2A-234 Zone" and all of the provisions that
relate to lands zoned "Residential 2A R2A Zone" by this by-law shall apply to those
lands zoned "Residential 2A R2A-234 Zone", except:
(a)
that notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection 12.3 - Regulations for
Dwellings, the following regulations shall apply;
I.
minimum lot frontage .................................................................11.5 m
II.
minimum lot area ................................................................... 279.5 sq. m
III.
maximum lot coverage incl. accessory
IV.
buildings and structures .............................................................39.5%
V.
minimum front yard ......................................................................2.5 m
VI.
minimum interior side yard ...........................................................1.5 m
VII.
minimum exterior side yard ..........................................................3 m
VIII. minimum rear yard .......................................................................2 m
IX.
maximum building height ...........................................................10.7 m
X.
minimum outdoor privacy area ...................................................30 sq. m
XI.
minimum off-street parking requirements............................ 2 spaces/unit
XII.
minimum floor area
1 storey dwelling ............................................. 60.0 sq. m
1½ storey or split level dwelling ...................... 75.0 sq. m
2 or 2½ storey dwelling .................................. 80.0 sq. m
XIII. minimum setback for unenclosed porches, steps or decks ..........1 m
XIV. minimum setback for an attached garage where the overhead garage
door faces a public or private street line ................................................5.8 m
(b)
that notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection 6.1 (b) and 6.1 (c), the
following regulations shall apply;
I.
minimum setback from a side or rear lot line for an accessory building
..............................................................................................0.6 m
II.
accessory buildings and structures are not permitted in front yards
III.
building height for an accessory building .....................................3.5 m
IV.
-minimum setback from a detached garage where the overhead door
faces a public street is 5.8m
S E C T I O N 12 - R2A ZONE
12.3
TOWN OF FORT ERIE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 129-90
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
-minimum setback for detached garage where the overhead door faces
a private laneway is 2.0m, provided that an additional parking space is
available on the lot.
V. tandem parking shall be permitted to a maximum depth of 1 tandem
parking space.
(c)
that notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection 6.40 (c) unenclosed porches,
steps and decks may project into a required yard a maximum of 1 metre
(d)
Porch means a roofed, unenclosed structure attached to a building with or
without steps consisting of a platform of not greater than .5 metres above grade
intended as an outdoor privacy area;
(e)
Deck means an unenclosed structure that may be attached to a building with or
without steps consisting of a platform not greater than .5 metres above grade
intended as an outdoor privacy area.
R2A-348(H) (56-06)
Deleted, See By-law 127-06
R2A-357 (127-06) Crystal Ridge Landing, Northeast Corner of Thunder Bay Road
and Ridge Road South
These lands are zoned Residential 2 R2A-357 Zone, and all of the provisions of By-law
No. 129-90 as amended that relate to lands zoned Residential 2A R2A Zone by this by-
law shall apply to those lands zoned Residential 2A R2A-357 Zone on the attached
Schedule A and subject to the following special provision:
a)
All dwelling units shall have attached garages
b)
The minimum front yard setback shall be 4 metres to the dwelling unit and
6 metres to the garage
R2A-383 (186-07) Harbourtown at Erie Beach
These lands are zoned Residential 2A R2A-383 Zone and all of the provisions of By-law
129-90 is amended that relate to lands zoned Residential 2A R2A Zone by this By-law
shall apply to those lands zoned Residential 2A R2A-383 Zone on Schedule A subject to
the Special Provisions set out in exception R2A-234 Zone and the following special
provisions:
a) The minimum interior side yard shall not be less then .9 metres
R2A-384 (186-07) Harbourtown at Erie Beach
These lands are zoned Residential 2A R2A-384 Zone and all the provisions of By-law 129-
90 is amended that relate to lands zoned Residential 2A R2A Zone by this By-law shall
apply to those lands zoned Residential 2A R2A-384 Zone on Schedule A subject to the
special provisions set out in exception R2A-234 Zone and the following special provisions:
S E C T I O N 12 - R2A ZONE
12.4
TOWN OF FORT ERIE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 129-90
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
a) The minimum interior side yard shall not be less then .9 metres
b) The minimum exterior side yard shall not be less than 2.75 metres
c) The minimum setback for porches shall not be less than .6 metres.
R2A-524 (71-2015) NS Young Avenue, East of Nicolas Road
These lands are zoned "Residential 2A (R2A-524) Zone", and all of the provisions of By-
law No. 129-90 as amended that relate to lands zoned "Residential 2A (R2A) Zone" by
this by-law shall apply to those lands zoned "Residential 2A (R2A-524) Zone" on the
attached Appendix "1" shall be subject to the following special provisions:
a) Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 12.3 Regulations for Dwellings, the
minimum lot frontage shall be not less than 10.67 metres.
R2A-532 (87-2015) Part of Lot 253 and Lot 254, Plan 511, South Side of Idylewylde
Street
These lands are zoned "Residential 2A (R2A-531) Zone", and all of the provisions of By-
law No. 129-90 as amended that relate to lands zoned "Residential 2A (R2A) Zone" by
this by-law shall apply to those lands zoned "Residential 2A(R2A-532) Zone" on the
attached Appendix "1" and shall be subject to the following special provisions:
a)
Notwithstanding the Zone Regulations for Dwellings in Section 12.3, single
detached dwellings shall be subject to the following special provisions:
i)
Minimum lot frontage - 10.67 metres
ii)
Minimum lot area - 265 square metres
iii)
Maximum lot coverage - 67%"
R2A-563 (82-2016) Black Creek Signature
These lands are zoned "Residential 2A R2A-563 Zone", and all of the provisions of By-
law No. 129-90 as amended that relate to lands zoned "Residential 2A (R2A) Zone" by
this by-law shall apply to those lands zoned "Residential 2A R2A-563 Zone" and shall
be subject to the following provisions:
a) Notwithstanding the zone Regulations for Dwellings in Section 12.3, single
detached
dwellings
shall
be
subject
to
the
following
provision:
I. Maximum
height
of
a
building
-
2.5
storeys,
9
metres
R2A-616 (35-2018) Spears Garden Phase 2
These lands are zoned "Residential 2A (R2A-616) Zone", and all of the provisions of By-
law No. 129-90 as amended that relate to lands zoned "Residential 2A (R2A) Zone" by
this by- law shall apply to those lands zoned "Residential 2A (R2A-616) Zone" shown as
Part 1 on the attached Appendix "1" and shall be subject to the following provisions:
S E C T I O N 12 - R2A ZONE
12.5
TOWN OF FORT ERIE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 129-90
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
i) Minimum rear yard setback - 7.5 metres
R2A-638 (95-2019) JETMAR Subdivision
These lands are zoned "Residential 2A (R2A-638) Zone" and all of the provisions of By-
law No. 129-90 as amended that relate to lands zoned "Residential 2A (R2A) Zone" by
this by-law shall apply to those lands zoned "Residential 2A (R2A-638) Zone" and shall
be subject to the following provisions:
a) Minimum lot frontage (corner lots) - 14.0 m
b) Maximum lot coverage - 62%
c) Minimum exterior side yard setback - 1.5 m, except that an attached garage or
attached carport which faces the exterior side lot line shall be located no closer
than 6.0 m to the exterior side lot line
d) Minimum setback to daylight triangle - 1.5 m
e) Minimum front yard setback to covered or uncovered porch between 0.5 m and
1.5 m above grade - 0.5 m
f) Minimum exterior side yard setback to covered or uncovered porch between 0.5
m and 1.5 m above grade - 1.0 m
g) Minimum rear yard setback to covered or uncovered porch between 0.5 m and
1.5 m above grade - 2.5 m
h) Minimum setback of ornamental structures from exterior side lot line - 0.75 m
i) Minimum setback of ornamental structures from interior side lot line - 0.6 m
R2A-639
(95-2019) JETMAR Subdivision
These lands are zoned "Residential 2A (R2A-639) Zone" and all of the provisions of By-
law No. 129-90 as amended that relate to lands zoned "Residential 2A (R2A) Zone" by
this by-law shall apply to those lands zoned "Residential 2A (R2A-639) Zone" and shall
be subject to the following provisions:
a) Maximum lot coverage - 62%
b) Maximum height - 2.0 storeys / 9.0 m
c) Minimum front yard setback to covered or uncovered porch between 0.5 m and
1.5 m above grade - 0.5 m
S E C T I O N 12 - R2A ZONE
12.6
TOWN OF FORT ERIE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 129-90
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
d) Minimum setback of ornamental structures from interior side lot line - 0.6 m
R2A-648
(36-2020) Peace Bridge Village Phase 2 Subdivision (Part 3, Part 4 &
Part 5)
These lands are zoned "Residential 2A (R2A-648) Zone", and all of the provisions of By-
law No. 129-90, as amended, that relate to lands zoned "Residential 2A (R2A) Zone" by
this by-law shall apply to those lands zoned "Residential 2A (R2A-648) Zone", subject to
the
following
provisions:
a) Minimum lot area - 360.00 sq.m
R2A-740
(20-2022) 323 Central Avenue
These lands are zoned "Residential 2A (R2A-740) Zone", and all of the provisions that
relate to lands zoned "Residential 2A (R2A) Zone" by this by-law shall apply to those lands
zoned "Residential 2A (R2A-740) Zone", subject to the following special provisions:
a) Minimum Lot Frontage - 9.14 m
b) A closed construction, board fence is required on the northern lot line along the full
extent of the dwelling on the subject property.
R2A-759
(12-2023) 0-10268 Louisa Street, Peace Bridge Village Phase 4
Subdivision (Part 1)
These lands are zoned "Residential 2A (R2A-759) Zone", and all of the provisions that
relate to lands zoned "Residential 2A (R2A) Zone" by this by-law shall apply to those lands
zoned "Residential 2A (R2A-759) Zone" subject to the following special provision:
a) That notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 12.3, the minimum lot area for
single detached dwellings shall not be less than 325.00 sq m."
R2A-768
(24-2023) 549 Ridge Road North (Part 2)
These lands are zoned "Residential 2A (R2A-768) Zone" and all of the provisions of By-
law No. 129-90, as amended, that relate to lands zoned "Residential 2A (R2A) Zone" by
this by-law shall apply to those lands zoned "Residential 2A(R2A-768) Zone" subject to
the following special provision:
a) That notwithstanding Subsection 6.1 Accessory Uses (d) the total lot coverage of all
accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 12% of the lot area."
R2A-775
(61-2023) 229 Cherryhill Boulevard South
These lands are zoned "Residential 2A (R2A-775) Zone", and all of the provisions that
relate to lands zoned "Residential 2A (R2A)Zone" by this by-law shall apply to those lands
zoned "Residential 2A (R2A-775) Zone" subject to the following special provision:
S E C T I O N 12 - R2A ZONE
12.7
TOWN OF FORT ERIE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 129-90
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
a) Notwithstanding the "Regulations for Dwellings" in Section 12.3, dwellings shall be
subject to the following special provisions:
i.)
Maximum Height
i) 1.5 storeys
ii) 8 metres"
R2A-781
(92-2023) 3624 Hazel Street (Part 1)
These lands are zoned "Residential 2A (R2A-781) Zone", and all of the provisions of By-
law No. 129-90, as amended, that relate to lands zoned "Residential 2A (R2A) Zone" by
this by-law shall apply to those lands zoned "Residential 2A (R2A-781) Zone" subject to
the following special provisions:
i.
Minimum Front Yard Setback (Lot 6) - 21.3 m
ii.
Minimum Setback Between Driveway and East Lot Line (Lot 6) - 4.4 m
iii.
Minimum Rear Yard Setback - 10.0 m"
R2A-800
(67-2024) 576 Ridge Road North
These lands are zoned "Residential 2A (R2A-800) Zone", and all of the provisions that
relate to lands zoned "Residential 2A (R2A) Zone" by this by-law shall apply to those lands
zoned "Residential 2A (R2A-800) Zone" subject to the following special provisions:
a) Notwithstanding the Regulations in Section 12.3, single-detached dwellings shall be
subject to the following special provision:
i.
Minimum lot area
357.0 sq m
R2A-800(H) (67-2024) 576 Ridge Road North
These lands are zoned "Residential 2A Holding (R2A-800(H)) Zone," and all of the
provisions that relate to lands zoned "Residential 2A (R2A) Zone" by this by-law shall
apply to those lands zoned "Residential 2A Holding (R2A-800(H)) Zone" subject to the
following special provisions:
a) Notwithstanding the Regulations in Section 12.3, single-detached dwellings shall be
subject to the following special provision:
i.
Minimum lot area
357.0 sq m"