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# Zoning
## Town of Fort Erie - Zoning By-law Review & New Planning Initiatives
The Town of Fort Erie is undertaking a comprehensive Review of its Zoning By-law and developing a new Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) along with updated Urban Design Guidelines. These initiatives will help shape how our community grows, ensuring development is well-designed, sustainable, and reflective of Fort Erie's vision for the future.
To learn more about these exciting projects and stay involved, please visit the Town's Let's Talk Fort Erie page
### Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning BY-LAW NO. 129-90
This page contains zoning information for the Town of Fort Erie:
* Zoning interacting mapping (Zoning By-law No. 129-90 Schedule 'A')
* Zoning text
* Zoning by-law amendment information
For general zoning inquiries, please contact Planning and Development Services at 905-871-1600 ext. 2521
Or visit our interactive zoning map:
Town of Fort Erie interactive zoning map
Town of Fort Erie Zoning Map
Alternatively, inquiries can be submitted by email via the zoning inquiry submission form at the bottom of this page.
### Zoning Text- Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 129-90
Below is Zoning By-law No. 129-90, separated by section. Click a link below to open a section as a PDF document.
### Related Documents:
01 Application and Interpretation
02 Administration and Enforcement
03 Zone Category List
04 Schedules to By-law
05 Definitions
06 General Provisions
07 A - Agricultural Zone
08 RU - Rural Zone
09 RR - Rural Residential Zone
10 R1 - Residential 1 Zone
11 R2 - Residential 2 Zone
12 R2A - Residential 2A Zone
12B R2B - Residential 2B Zone
13 R3 - Residential 3 Zone
14 RM1 - Residential Multiple 1 Zone
15 RM2 - Residential Multiple 2 Zone
16 WR - Waterfront Residential Zone
16A WRR - Waterfront Rural Residential Zone
17 ND - Neighbourhood Development Zone
18 General Provisions for Commercial Zones
18A ECU - Existing Commercial Use Zone
19 C1 - Local Commercial Zone
20 C2 - General Commercial Zone
20A UEC - Urban Entertainment Centre Zone
21 C2A - Central Business District Commercial Zone
22 C3 - Highway Commercial Zone
23 C4 - Automobile Service Station Zone
24 C5 - Recreational Commercial Zone
25 C6 - Shopping Centre Commercial Zone
26 C7 - Rural Commercial Zone
26A CMU1 - Core Mixed Use 1 Zone
26B CMU2 - Core Mixed Use 2 Zone
26C CMU3 - Core Mixed Use 3 Zone
26D CMU4 - Core Mixed Use 4 Zone
26E CMU5 - Core Mixed Use 5 Zone
26F CMU6 - Core Mixed Use 6 Zone
27 IN - Industrial Zone
28 PI - Prestige Industrial Zone
29 DI - Dry Industrial Zone
30 EI - Extractive Industrial Zone
31 I - Institutional Zone
32 P - Public Zone
33 OS - Open Space Zone
33A EOS - Existing Open Space Zone
34 H - Hazard Zone
35 DP - Dune Protection Zone
35A EP - Environmental Protection Zone
35B EC - Environmental Conservation Overlay Zone
36 (H) - Holding Zone
37 MS - Motorsports Speedway Zone
38 Approval
39 Schedule 'A' - Zoning Schedule (see top of page for Schedule 'A' maps)
40 Schedule 'B' - Road Allowance Requirements
41 Schedule 'C' - Minimum Distance Separation Formula (Available upon request - please call 905-871-1600)
42 Schedule 'D' - Geometric Design Standards for Parking
43 Schedule 'E' - Regional Municipality of Niagara Policy Plan - Urban Area Boundary Map
44 Minister's Orders - Fort Erie Racetrack and Marcy's Woods
45 Schedule "F"
Zoning policy consolidation date October 31, 2024.
### Zoning Compliance Letter:
Requesting a Zoning Compliance Letter from the Town.
There are two types of letters: a simple letter and a detailed letter.
A simple letter would confirm if the use conforms with the zoning. A detailed letter would involve a more detailed review of the setbacks, lot coverage etc. We require a detailed survey or site plan to complete a detailed review.
The costs associated with these letters are provided in the Town's Schedule of Fee's and Charges.
To request a Zoning Compliance Letter please contact:
Mohammad Kamruzzaman, Zoning Technician,
Planning and Development Services Department,
905-871-1600 Ext. 2521.
### Zoning By-law Amendment Information:
Below is the application form for zoning by-law/official plan amendments. A brochure is available that provides general information about the zoning amendment process and estimated costs.
Zoning By-law and/or Official Plan Amendment Application
For more information about applying for a zoning by-law or official plan amendment, please contact the Planning and Development Services department at 905-871-1600 ext. 2521.
### Zoning Inquiry Submission Form:
Have a question about the Town's Zoning By-law? Please use the submission form below.
Zoning Inquiry Submission Form
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Town of Fort Erie
1 Municipal Centre Drive,
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 2S6
Phone: 905-871-1600
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