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S E C T I O N 16 - WR ZONE
16.1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 129-90
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
SECTION 16 - WATERFRONT RESIDENTIAL (WR) ZONE
16.1
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
Waterfront Residential WR zones.
16.2
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
16.3
REGULATIONS FOR DWELLINGS
Minimum Lot Frontage
18m
20m for corner lot
Minimum Lot Area
600 sq.m
Maximum Lot Coverage
40 percent
Minimum Front Yard
7.5
Minimum Interior Side Yard
(i)
1.5m for a one-storey dwelling
(ii)
2.0m for anything above a one-
storey dwelling
(iii) On an interior lot where no
attached garage or carport is provided,
the minimum side yard on one side shall
be 3m
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
10m
Maximum Height
i) 2.5 storeys
ii) 9m
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TOWN OF FORT ERIE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 129-90
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
16.4 SUPPLEMENTARY USES FOR LOTS WEST OF KRAFT ROAD TO THE
WESTERN BOUNDARY OF THE TOWN
For lots zoned Waterfront Residential west of Kraft Road to the western boundary of the
Town, the following additional uses are permitted:
a) Short-Term Rental, Dedicated
16.5
REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES ALONG LAKE ERIE
a) Notwithstanding the provision of 6.1 (b) accessory structures along Lake Erie shall
be permitted within the front yard subject to the following regulations:
Minimum Front Yard
7.5 m
Minimum Interior Side Yard
1.0m
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.
16.6
REGULATIONS FOR DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS ALONG
LAKE ERIE
a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.1 or Section 6.43 (f), a Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit may be permitted in the front yard in the Waterfront
Residential (WR) Zone with a minimum front yard setback of 7.5 m.
EXCEPTIONS TO THE WATERFRONT RESIDENTIAL (WR) ZONE
WR-34 (129-1990) 657 Niagara River Parkway (FORMERLY R2-34)
Nothing shall prevent the continued use of the lands indicated as WR-34 on Schedule "A"
for a historical museum and uses, buildings and structures accessory thereto.
WR-68 (129-1990) Edgemere Lane, south side, west of Kraft Road (FORMERLY R1-
68)
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Waterfront Residential WR Zone, the use of the
lands indicated as WR-68 on Schedule "A" shall comply with the following special
regulations:
(a)
Minimum lot area
1200 sq.m.
(b)
Minimum floor area 185 sq.m.
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TOWN OF FORT ERIE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 129-90
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
WR-139 (129-1995) Yacht Harbor Road, south side (FORMERLY R1-139)
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Residential WR-139 Zone" and all of the provisions
that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront Residential WR Zone" by that by-law shall apply to
those lands zoned "Waterfront Residential WR-139 Zone" except:
(a)
that notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 6.5, the lands shall not be
required to have frontage on a public street, and;
(b)
that notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 5.151, the front lot line shall
be the lot line that divides the lot from the Private Lane.
WR-143 (214-1995) 4217 Erie Road (FORMERLY R1-143)
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Residential WR-143 Zone" and all of the provisions
that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront Residential WR Zone" by that by-law shall apply to
those lands zoned "Waterfront Residential WR-143 Zone" except:
(a)
that notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 16.2 (a), two single detached
dwellings and uses, buildings and structures accessory thereto shall be permitted
on these lands.
WR-147 (231-1995) Yacht Harbour Road, south side (FORMERLY R1-147)
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Residential WR-147 Zone" and all of the provisions
that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront Residential Zone" by this by-law shall apply to
those lands zoned "Waterfront Residential WR-147 Zone" except:
(a)
that notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 6.5 the lands shall not be
required to have frontage on a public street, and;
(b)
that notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 5.151, the front lot line shall be
the lot line which divides the lot from the private lane.
WR-155 (145-1996) Erie Road, south side, east of Schooley Road (FORMERLY R2-
155)
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Residential WR-155 Zone" and all of the provisions
that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront Residential WR Zone" by this by-law shall apply to
those lands zoned "Waterfront Residential WR-155 Zone" except that notwithstanding the
requirements of Subsection 16.2, this property may continue to be used for the 41
existing cottage dwellings and not more than 2 additional cottage dwellings may be
erected on the subject property to replace those destroyed by fire prior to July 25th,
1983; and that notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 16.3, the 2 additional
cottages may be rebuilt in the locations shown as A and B on Schedule A to By-law
145-1996.
WR-216 (214-1999) Lakecrest Court (FORMERLY R1-216)
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TOWN OF FORT ERIE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 129-90
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These lands are zoned "Waterfront Residential WR-216 Zone" and all of the provisions
that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront Residential WR Zone" by this by-law shall apply to
those lands zoned "Waterfront Residential WR-216 Zone" except:
(a)
That notwithstanding the requirements of section 16.3 the minimum lot frontage
shall not be less than 11.7 metres and
(b)
That notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 16.3 the minimum lot area
shall not be less than .12 hectares, and
(c)
The minimum setback for all buildings and structures from the Lake Erie 100-
year flood elevation of 177.2 metres G.S.C. shall not be less than 15 metres
WR-218 (214-1999) Lakecrest Court (FORMERLY R1-218)
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Residential WR-218 Zone" and all of the provisions
that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront Residential WR Zone" by this by-law shall apply to
those lands zoned "Waterfront Residential WR-218 Zone" except:
(a)
That notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 16.3 the minimum lot
frontage shall not be less than 24.5 metres and
(b)
That notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 16.3 the minimum lot area
shall not be less than .18 hectares
(c)
That the minimum setback for all buildings and structures from the Lake Erie 100
year floodline, elevation of 177.2 metres. GSC shall not be less than 15 metres.
WR-227 (145-2000) North Shore Drive, west of Maple Leaf Avenue (FORMERLY
R1-227)
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Residential WR-227 Zone" and all of the provisions
that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront Residential Zone" by this by-law shall apply to
those lands zoned "Waterfront Residential WR-227 Zone" except:
(a)
that notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 16.3, the minimum floor
area shall not be less than 140 square metres;
(b)
That the minimum rear yard setback shall not be less than 10 metres except the
minimum rear yard along Lake Erie shall be not less than 15 metres from the 100
year floodline of 177.2 metres referenced to in the Geodetic Survey of Canada
Datum.
WR-228 (155-2000) 4401A Erie Road
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Residential WR-228 Zone" and all of the provisions
that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront Residential WR Zone" by this by-law shall apply to
those lands zoned " Waterfront Residential WR-228 Zone " except that notwithstanding
the requirements of Subsection 16.3 the minimum lot frontage shall not be less than
3.05 metres.
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TOWN OF FORT ERIE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 129-90
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
WR-377 (198-07, 103-07) 3817 TERRACE LANE (FORMERLY R3-377)
These lands are zoned Waterfront Residential WR-377 Zone, and all of the provisions
of By-law 129-90 as amended that relate to lands zoned Waterfront Residential WR
Zone by this by-law shall apply to those lands zoned Waterfront Residential WR-377
Zone on the attached Schedule A subject to the following special provisions:
a) A Minimum lot frontage of 6.18 metres.
b) A Minimum lot area of 239.9 square metres.
WR-475 (69-12) 0 LAKESHORE ROAD, SOUTH SIDE, EAST OF BARDOL AVENUE,
WEST OF LILIAN PLACE (FORMERLY R1-475)
These lands are zoned Waterfront Residential WR-475 Zone, and all of the provisions of
By-law No. 129-90 as amended that relate to lands zoned Waterfront Residential (WR)
Zone by this by-law shall apply to those lands zoned Waterfront Residential WR-475 Zone
on the attached Appendix 1 subject to the following special provisions:
a) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 6.47 Yard Setbacks for Lots
Abutting Lake Erie, the minimum setback of the single-family dwelling from
the 1:100 year flood elevation as determined by the Niagara Peninsula
Conservation Authority shall be not less than 15.1 metres.
WR-502 (38-2014) 3017 Thunder Bay Road
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Residential (WR-502) Zone", and all of the
provisions of By-law No. 129-90 as amended that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront
Residential (WR) Zone" by this by-law shall apply to those lands zoned "Waterfront
Residential (WR-502) Zone" on the attached Appendix "1" shall be subject to the
following special provisions:
a) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 6.47 Yard Setbacks for Lots
Abutting Lake Erie, the minimum setback of the single detached dwelling
from the 1:100-year flood elevation as determined by the Niagara Peninsula
Conservation Authority shall be not less than 24.37 metres."
WR-513 (20-2015) 873 Edgemere Road
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Residential (WR-513) Zone", and all of the provisions
of By-law No. 129-90 as amended that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront Residential (WR)
Zone" by this by-law shall apply to those lands zoned "Waterfront Residential (WR-513)
Zone" on the attached Appendix "1" shall be subject to the following special provisions:
a) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 6.47 Yard Setbacks for Lots
Abutting Lake Erie, the minimum setback of the single detached dwelling
from the 1:100-year flood elevation as determined by the Niagara Peninsula
Conservation Authority shall be not less than 22.5 metres.
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b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 16.3 Regulations for Dwellings
Along Lake Erie, the maximum height of the single detached dwelling shall
be not more than 10.2 metres.
WR-564
(81-2016) South Side of Lakeshore Road, East of Albert Street
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Residential WR-564 Zone", and all of the provisions of
By-law No. 129-90 as amended that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront Residential (WR)
Zone" by this by-law shall apply to those lands zoned "Waterfront Residential WR-564
Zone" on the attached Appendix "1" and shall be subject to the following provisions:
i)
Minimum front yard - 10 metres
ii)
Minimum westerly interior side yard - 2 metres
iii)
Minimum easterly interior side yard - 15 metres
iv)
Minimum rear yard
a. 3 metres from the easterly corner of the building
b. 38 metres from the westerly corner of building
Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 6.47 Yard Setbacks for Lots
Abutting Lake Erie, the minimum setback of the single detached dwelling from the
1-in-100-year flood elevation as determined by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation
Authority shall be not less than 3 metres.
WR-715
(126-2021) 4197 Niagara River Parkway (Part 1)
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Residential (WR-715) Zone" (Part 1), and all of the
provisions that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront Residential (WR) Zone" by this by-law
shall apply to those lands zoned "Waterfront Residential WR (WR-715) Zone", subject to
the following special provision:
a) Prohibited Uses
Short-Term Rental is prohibited. For the purpose of this
provision, "Short-Term Rental" shall mean "all or part of
a dwelling unit, subject to licensing by the Town, to
provide sleeping accommodation for any period of thirty
(30) calendar days at a time or less in exchange for
payment, but does not include any type of institutional
dwelling, hotels, or other similar uses.
WR-716
(126-2021) 4197 Niagara River Parkway (Part 2)
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Residential WR (WR-716) Zone" (Part 2), and all of
the provisions that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront Residential (WR) Zone" by this by-
law shall apply to those lands zoned "Waterfront Residential WR (WR-716) Zone",
subject to the following special provision:
a) Minimum Front Yard
14 m
b) Minimum Interior Side
3m (easterly and westerly)
Yard
c) Minimum Rear Yard
21 m
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d) Maximum Building Height
i) 2 storeys
ii) 9m
e) Prohibited Uses
Short-Term Rental is prohibited. For the purpose of this
provision, "Short-Term Rental" shall mean "all or part of
a dwelling unit, subject to licensing by the Town, to
provide sleeping accommodation for any period of thirty
(30) calendar days at a time or less in exchange for
payment, but does not include any type of institutional
dwelling, hotels, or other similar uses.
f) Municipal Services
Notwithstanding Subsection 6.16 a private water supply
is permitted.
WR-736
(146-2021) 0 North Shore Drive (Part 1)
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Residential (WR-736) Zone" (Part 1), and all of the
provisions that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront Residential (WR) Zone" by this by-law
shall apply to those lands zoned "Waterfront Residential (WR-736) Zone", subject to the
following special provisions:
a) Minimum Lot Frontage - 12.48 m
b) Minimum Front Yard Setback - 15.00 m
c) Prohibited Uses
Short-Term Rental is prohibited. For the purpose of this
provision, "Short-Term Rental" means "all or part of a
dwelling unit, subject to licencing by the Town, to provide
sleeping accommodation for any period of thirty (30)
calendar days at a time or less in exchange for payment, but
does not include any type of institutional dwelling, hotels, or
other similar uses.
WR-737
(146-2021) 3399 North Shore Drive (Part 2)
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Residential (WR-737) Zone" (Part 2), and all of the
provisions that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront Residential (WR) Zone" by this by-law
shall apply to those lands zoned "Waterfront Residential (WR-737) Zone", subject to the
following special provisions:
a) Notwithstanding the provisions of "Section 16.5 Regulations for Accessory
Structures Along Lake Erie" the Minimum Front Yard of the existing accessory
structure shall be 0.00 m.
b) Notwithstanding the provisions of "Section 6.1 (a) Accessory Uses - General" the
continued use of the existing accessory structure containing sleeping and eating
accommodations and human habitation is permitted.
c) Notwithstanding the provisions of "Section 6.1 (c) Accessory Uses - Maximum
Height" the maximum height of the existing accessory structure shall be 2 storeys.
d) Prohibited Uses
Short-Term Rental is prohibited. For the purpose of this
provision, "Short-Term Rental" means "all or part of a
dwelling unit, subject to licencing by the Town, to provide
sleeping accommodation for any period of thirty (30)
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calendar days at a time or less in exchange for payment, but
does not include any type of institutional dwelling, hotels, or
other similar uses.
WR-738
(146-2021) 0 North Shore Drive (Part 3)
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Residential (WR-738) Zone" (Part 3), and all of the
provisions that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront Residential (WR) Zone" by this by-law
shall apply to those lands zoned "Waterfront Residential (WR-738) Zone", subject to the
following special provisions:
a) Notwithstanding the provisions of "Section 6.1 (h) Accessory Uses - Main Use", the
continued use of the existing pool and pool house shall be permitted prior to the
construction of a main use for a period of one year from the date of final consent for
Part 3.
b) Prohibited Uses
Short-Term Rental is prohibited. For the purpose of this
provision, "Short-Term Rental" means "all or part of a
dwelling unit, subject to licencing by the Town, to provide
sleeping accommodation for any period of thirty (30)
calendar days at a time or less in exchange for payment, but
does not include any type of institutional dwelling, hotels, or
other similar uses.