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Deeming By-law

A deeming by-law is a rule that removes land from a registered subdivision plan if the plan has been in place for more than eight years. It combines two or more lots into one piece of land. This is often needed for development when lot lines would otherwise stop buildings from being built across them.

When is a deeming by-law needed?

You need a Deeming By-law to:

  • Combine two or more lots or blocks in a registered subdivision under the same owner
  • Build a structure on a single piece of land after combining lots

Contact a City Planner to see if you need a Deeming By-law for your project.

How to apply for a deeming by-law

Step 1: Contact a City Planner to see if you need a deeming by-law for your project.

Step 2: Submit Your Application

You will need to include:

  • A letter to the City requesting a deeming by-law
  • The property deed and PIN
  • Registered Plan of Subdivision (59R Plan)
  • All required application fees to the City - check the Schedule of Fees

Deeming by-law process

Time to process application (to decision): 3 to 4 weeks

Step City's Role Applicants Role Target Timeline
Application Submission N/A Submits:
  • formal application
  • 59R plan
  • PIN register
 N/A
Reviews files (i.e., names, unlocked status)  N/A 2 days
N/A Pays required fees N/A
Assigned to Planner N/A N/A
Review for Completeness Planner reviews for completeness. Confirms Lot/Block within a Plan of Subdivision registered 8 years or more. N/A 1 day
Circulation (When Complete)

Planner circulates to internal departments.

Note: If resulting merge will not conform to Zoning By-law, a minor variance or zoning by-law amendment required prior to being brought forward to Council.

 N/A 1 week
Council Meeting Memo and by-law presented for approval. N/A 1 week, scheduling will be determined by Council's schedule.
Decision letter sent by Planner. N/A 1 day
Registration N/A Pays registration fee to Legal Services. N/A
Legal Services registers by-law on title. N/A 1 day

Contact Us

City of Niagara Falls
Planning and Building
4343 Morrison Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6Z9
Canada
905-356-7521 ext. 4330
pbd@niagarafalls.ca