This page contains zoning information for the Town of Fort Erie:
For general zoning inquiries, please contact Planning and Development Services at 905-871-1600 ext. 2521
Or visit our interactive zoning map:
Alternatively, inquiries can be submitted by email via the zoning inquiry submission form at the bottom of this page.
Schedule ‘A' constitutes the complete set of zoning maps for the Town of Fort Erie. The Town is divided into a series of thirty-six maps. There are also seven extra maps that display the zoning of urban areas in greater detail (Maps D1-D7). The Schedule 'A' Index Map illustrates the extents of each zoning map.
Please click the link below to open the zoning maps.
Schedule ‘A' maps last revised June 24, 2022.
Below is Zoning By-law No. 129-90, separated by section. Click a link below to open a section as a PDF document.
01 Application and Interpretation
02 Administration and Enforcement
09 RR - Rural Residential 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
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
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
28 PI - Prestige Industrial Zone
30 EI - Extractive Industrial Zone
33A EOS - Existing Open Space Zone
35A EP - Environmental Protection Zone
35B EC - Environmental Conservation Overlay Zone
37 MS - Motorsports Speedway Zone
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
Zoning policy consolidation date June 2, 2022.
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 detailed below:
Simple letter - $82.00
Simple letter - accelerated service (1 to 2 days) - $164.00
Detailed letter - $222.00
Detailed letter - accelerated service (1 to 2 days) - $444.00
To request a Zoning Compliance Letter please contact:
Mohammad Kamruzzaman, Zoning Technician,
Planning and Development Services Department,
905-871-1600 Ext. 2521.
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. 2526.
Have a question about the Town's Zoning By-law? Please use the submission form below.
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