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S E C T I O N 16A - WRR ZONE
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TOWN OF FORT ERIE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 129-90
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
SECTION 16A - WATERFRONT RURAL RESIDENTIAL (WRR) ZONE
16A.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 Rural Residential WRR zones.
16A.2 PERMITTED USES
(a)
One single detached dwelling, and uses, buildings and structures accessory
thereto
(b)
Home occupations
16A.3 REGULATIONS FOR DWELLINGS
Minimum Lot Frontage
50m
Minimum Lot Area
4000 sq. m.
Maximum Lot Coverage
10 percent
Minimum Front Yard
15m
Minimum Interior Side Yard
6m
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
7.5m
Minimum Rear Yard
15m
Maximum Height
i) 2.5 storeys
ii) 9m
16A.4 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS FOR LOTS ON THE NIAGARA RIVER
PARKWAY
For lots zoned Waterfront Rural Residential and abutting the Niagara Parkway, the
following regulations shall apply:
(a)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 6.5, access to the lots may be gained
by means of an abutting service road under the jurisdiction of the Niagara Parks
Commission.
Minimum Lot Frontage
60m
Minimum Interior Side Yard
4m
Minimum Front Yard
15m, except the minimum front yard shall be
25m where the Niagara Parks Commission has
not established a service road or taken lands for
service road purposes in front of the entire width
of the lot*
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16A.5 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS FOR LOTS IN THE POINT ABINO
AREA
For lots zoned Waterfront Rural Residential and within the Point Abino Area, the
following regulations shall apply:
(a)
Development will be subject to site plan control
(b)
Development or site alteration shall be subject to review by the Environmental
Advisory Committee and may require an Environmental
Impact Study
16A.6 SUPPLEMENTARY USES FOR LOTS WEST OF KRAFT ROAD TO THE
WESTERN BOUNDARY OF THE TOWN
For lots zoned Waterfront Rural Residential west of Kraft Road to the western boundary
of the Town, the following additional uses are permitted:
a) Short-term Rental, Dedicated
EXCEPTIONS TO THE WATERFRONT RURAL RESIDENTIAL (WRR) ZONE
WRR-23 (262-1990) Niagara River Parkway, south side, east of Switch Road
(FORMERLY ER-23)
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Rural Residential WRR-23 Zone" and all of the
provisions that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront Rural Residential WRR Zone" by this by-
law shall apply to those lands zoned "Waterfront Rural Residential WRR-23 Zone" except:
(a)
that notwithstanding the requirements of Subsections 16A.3, the minimum lot
frontage shall not be less than 54.86 metres, and;
(b)
that notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 16A.3, the minimum lot area
shall not be less than .55 hectares.
WRR-144 (215-1995) 1561 Stockton Lane (FORMERLY ER-144)
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Rural Residential WRR-144 Zone" and all of the
provisions that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront Rural Residential WRR Zone" by this by-
law shall apply to those lands zoned "Waterfront Rural Residential WRR-144 Zone"
except:
(a)
notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 16A.2 (a), two single detached
dwellings and uses, buildings and structures accessory thereto shall be permitted
on these lands, and;
(b)
the setback from the high watermark of 177.2 metres referenced to the Geodetic
Survey of Canada datum for the most easterly dwelling shall not be less than 10
metres.
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WRR-169 (47-1997) 3425 Niagara River Parkway
(FORMERLY ER-169)
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Rural Residential WRR-169 Zone" and all of the
provisions of By-law 129-90 as amended that relate to lands zoned "Rural Waterfront
Rural Residential RR Zone" by that by-law shall apply to those lands zoned "Waterfront
Rural Residential WRR-169 Zone" except:
a)
that notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 16A.3, the minimum lot
frontage shall not be less than 60 metres;
b)
that notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 16A.3 the minimum lot area
shall not be less than .61 hectares."
WRR-224 (74-2000) 2075 Niagara River Parkway (FORMERLY ER-224)
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Rural Residential WRR-224 Zone" and all of the
provisions that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront Rural Residential WRR Zone" by this by-
law shall apply to those lands zoned "Rural Residential RR-224 Zone" except:
(a)
that notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 16.3, the minimum lot area
shall not be less than .36 hectares, and;
(b)
that notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 16.4, the minimum lot
frontage shall not be less than 44 metres.
WRR-282 (214-1990) 801 Point Abino Road South (FORMERLY ER-282)
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Rural Residential WRR-282 Zone" and all of the
provisions that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront Rural Residential WRR Zone" by this by-
law shall apply to those lands zoned "Waterfront Rural Residential WRR-282 Zone" except
that notwithstanding Section 16A.2 - Permitted Uses, the lands shall only be used for the
following uses:
(a)
the existing single detached dwelling;
(b)
the conversion of the existing guest house to a single detached dwelling permitting
year round occupancy.
(c)
uses, buildings and structures accessory to the foregoing.
WRR-283 (198-1991) Juniper Lane, south side, west of Point Abino Road South
(FORMERLY ER-283)
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Rural Residential WRR-283 Zone" and all of the
provisions that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront Rural Residential WRR Zone" by this by-
law shall apply to those lands zoned "Waterfront Rural Residential WRR-283 Zone"
except:
(a)
that notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 16A.5, a single detached
dwelling may be constructed on the lands indicated as WRR-283 on Schedule "A"
fronting on a private right-of-way;
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(b)
that notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 16A.2 - Permitted Uses, these
lands shall only be used for one single detached dwelling;
(c)
that notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 16A.3, the minimum lot
frontage shall not be less than 60.96 metres;
(d)
that notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 16A.3, the minimum lot area
shall not be less than 2,322.5 square metres;
(e)
that notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 16A.3, the maximum lot
coverage shall not be greater than 4.5%;
(f)
that notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 16A.3, the minimum front yard
shall not be less than 6.7 metres;
(g)
that notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 16A.3, the minimum westerly
side yard shall not be less than 7 metres and the minimum easterly side yard shall
not be less than 42.67 metres;
(h)
that notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 16A.3, the minimum rear yard
shall not be less than 22 metres;
(i)
that notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 16A.3, the minimum floor area
shall not be less than 108 square metres.
WRR-294 (129-1990) Abino Dunes Development, Point Abino (Formerly ER-294)
(a)
That part of the lands shown on Schedule "A" as Waterfront Rural Residential
WRR-294 Zone shall be used for no other purpose than:
(i)
One single detached dwelling;
(ii) Two dwelling units contained within the existing building on Lot 28;
(iii) Uses, buildings and structures accessory to the foregoing permitted uses.
(b)
The following special regulations shall apply to the lands shown on Schedule "A""
zoned as Waterfront Rural Residential WRR-294 Zone:
(i)
Lots within the lands zoned as "Waterfront Rural Residential WRR-294
Zone" shall not be required to front upon a street. Any reference to a "street"
contained in this comprehensive zoning by-law or any amendment thereto
shall, for the purposes of the lands described in Schedule "A" as WRR-294,
shall be deemed to refer to a private roadway within a plan of subdivision
approved in accordance with the provisions of The Planning Act;
(ii) Maximum height 3 storeys or 11 metres;
(iii) Notwithstanding any provisions contained in this comprehensive zoning by-
law to the contrary:
1.
Lot 29 may be used for the purpose of one single detached dwelling
for the accommodation of security staff;
2.
The regulations for dwellings contained in Section 16.3 shall not
apply to lands shown on Schedule "A" zoned Waterfront Rural
Residential WRR-294 Zone.
WRR-295 (129-1990) Abino Dunes Development, Point Abino (FORMERLY ER-295)
That part of the lands shown on Schedule "A" as Waterfront Rural Residential WRR-295
Zone shall not be used for the construction or erection of any building or structure until
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shoreline protection works have been completed to the satisfaction of the Ministry of
Natural Resources.
WRR-389 (By-law 101-08) 725 Point Abino Road South (FORMERLY ER-389)
These lands are zoned Waterfront Rural Residential WRR-389 Zone, and all of the
provisions of By-law 129-90 as amended that relate to lands zoned Waterfront Rural
Residential WRR Zone by this by-law shall apply to those lands zoned Waterfront Rural
Residential WRR-389 Zone on the attached Schedule A subject to the following special
provisions:
a)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 6.15(b) (ii) the minimum side yard
setback shall not be less than 3 metres;
b)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 6.47 a dwelling shall be located
within the 1:100 year flood elevation as determined by the Niagara Peninsula
Conservation Authority.
c)
No building openings are to be located below the floodline elevation of 176.97 m
G.S.C.
WRR-503
(40-2014) 3129 Niagara River Parkway
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Rural Residential (WRR-503) Zone", and all of the
provisions of By-law No. 129-90 as amended that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront Rural
Residential (WRR) Zone" by this by-law shall apply to those lands zoned "Waterfront Rural
Residential (WRR-503) Zone" on the attached Appendix "1" shall be subject to the
following special provisions:
a) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 16A4 Supplementary
Regulations for Lots on the Niagara River Parkway, the vacant land
condominium shall be subject to the following special provisions:
i. Minimum lot frontage on Niagara Parks Commission Service Road -
7.06 metres
ii. Minimum lot frontage from an internal private driveway - 7.0 metres
iii. Minimum front yard setback from an internal private driveway - 4.0
metres to dwelling and 6.0 metre to garage
b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 16.A.3 Regulations for
Dwellings, the vacant land condominium shall be subject to the following
special conditions:
i. Minimum exterior side yard - 6.0 metres
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WRR-512
(3-2015) 2191 MacDonald Drive
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Rural Residential (WRR-512) Zone", and all of the
provisions of By-law No. 129-90 as amended that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront Rural
Residential (WRR) Zone" by this by-law shall apply to those lands zoned "Waterfront Rural
Residential (WR-512) 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 15.8 metres.
WRR-627
(120-2018) 2631 Windmill Point Lane West
These lands are zoned "Waterfront Rural Residential (WRR-627) Zone", and all of the
provisions of By-law No. 129-90 as amended that relate to lands zoned "Waterfront
Rural Residential (WRR) Zone" by this by-law shall apply to those lands zoned
"Waterfront Rural Residential (WRR-627) Zone" on the attached Appendix "1" shall be
subject to the following special provisions:
a) Notwithstanding the "Regulations for Dwellings" in Section 16.A.2, the
following special provisions shall apply
i.
Maximum number of dwelling units - 2
ii.
Minimum easterly interior side yard - 0.8 m
iii.
Minimum rear yard - 11 m
iv.
Maximum building height - 10.5 m
v.
Maximum floor area of dwelling unit within accessory structure
- 105 sq m
b) Notwithstanding "Yard Setbacks for Lots Abutting Lake Erie" in Section
6.48, the minimum setback for a dwelling from the 1-in-100 year flood
elevation as determined by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
shall be 11 m.