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Special Notices

TypeTitleDatesRoad ClosuresDetails
Road ClosureWhirlpool Road from Stanley Avenue to OPG Canal2/27/2025 - 6/30/2025Full RoadMore Info
Park and Trail ClosureNS & T Trail Construction4/3/2025 - 6/3/2025Full RoadMore Info
Road ClosureDorchester Road & Chippawa Parkway4/11/2025 - 4/25/2025Full RoadMore Info
Water DisruptionChurch's Lane Area4/15/2025 - 4/25/2025NoneMore Info
Park and Trail ClosureMacBain Skateboard Park4/15/2025 - 5/31/2025Full RoadMore Info

Public Notices

  • Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-020) - 6605 Stanley Ave- Minor Variance Application

    Description

    Location: The subject property known as 6605 STANLEY AV is located on the Western side of Stanley Avenue and North of Dunn Street at the intersection Stanley Avenue and Dunn Street.

    The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment to consider minor variances from provisions of Zoning By-law No 79-200, as amended, through a process permitted by Section 45(1) of the Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13).

    Proposal: The applicant is seeking to add "commercial parking structure" as a permitted use on the subject lands. The intent is to repurpose the existing structure on-site for use as a commercial parking facility.

    Please see the attached Notice for the variance requested.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    4/17/2025 to 4/30/2025
  • Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-013) - 4431-4455 Queen Street - Minor Variance Application

    Description

    The subject property known as 4431-4455 Queen Street, is located on the Northern side of Queen Street and West of St. Clair Avenue between St. Clair Avenue and Ontario Avenue.

    The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment to consider minor variances from provisions of Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended, through a process permitted by Section 45(1) of the Planning Act (R.S.O.1990,c.P.13).

    Proposal: The property is zoned Central Business Commercial (CB-317) Zone, in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended by By-law 1992-160 and 1981-199.

    The applicant is proposing to convert the rear portion of the commercial building into dwelling units and  to construct a third storey addition on the subject property. Thirty-nine residential units are proposed, including 7 units on the ground floor. The ground-floor commercial space will be retained along Queen Street.

    See details in the attached of relief the applicant is requesting from the zoning by-law for permitted uses, minimum rear yard depth, front yard depth, and maximum height.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    4/14/2025 to 4/30/2025
  • Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (B-2024-016 & A-2025-012) - 3548 Bond Street - Consent and Minor Variance Applications

    Description

    Location: The subject property known as 3548 BOND ST is located on the Southern East side of Bond Street between Niagara Street and Lamont Avenue.

    Proposal: The applicant is proposing to convey a parcel of land (Part 2) for future residential use. Part 1 will be retained for continued Residential Use on the subject property. 

    As part of the consent the applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment to consider minor variances from provisions of Zoning By-law No 79-200, as amended, through a process permitted by Section 45(1) of the Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13).

    The applicant is requesting relief from the zoning By-law for Minimum Lot area and minimum lot frontage for part 1 and 2. 

    The subject property is zoned Residential Family 1C Density Zone (R1C) Zone in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    4/11/2025 to 4/30/2025
  • Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-017) - 5553 Reixinger Road - Minor Variance Application

    Description

    Location: The subject property known as 5553 REIXINGER RD is located on the North side of Reixinger Road, East of Stanley Avenue between Reixinger Road and Lyons Creek Road.

    The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment to consider minor variances from provisions of Zoning By-law No 79-200, as amended, through a process permitted by Section 45(1) of the Planning Act (R.S.O.1990,c.P.13).

    Proposal: The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing detached dwelling and construct a new detached dwelling. The subject property is zoned Rural in part accordance with zoning By-law No. 395,Willoughby and conservation open-space in-part in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 395, as amended.

    Applicant is requesting relief for to recognize the existing site/lot area minimum holding and minimum frontage on a public street, as well as the required minimum side yard for the proposed 1-storey dwelling.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    4/11/2025 to 4/30/2025
  • Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-006) - 7253 Lionshead Avenue - Minor Variance Application

    Description

    Location: The subject property known as 7253 Lionshead Av is located on the North side of Lionshead Avenue between John Daly Way and Thundering Waters Boulevard.

    The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment to consider minor variances from provisions of Zoning By-law No 79-200, as amended, through a process permitted by Section 45(1) of the Planning Act (R.S.O.1990,c.P.13).

    Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a detached dwelling and requesting relief from the maximum lot coverage and minimum rear yard setback.

    The subject property is zoned Residential 1D Density (R1D-925), in part and Environmental Protection Area Zone (EPA-929) in part, in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended by By-law 2011-003 further amended by Committee of Adjustment decision A-2011-013. Details of the requested variances can be found in the attached.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    4/11/2025 to 4/30/2025
  • Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-004) - 8455 Stanley Ave - Minor Variance Application

    Description

    Location: The subject property known as 8455 STANLEY AV is located on corner of Progress Street and Stanley Avenue between Stanley Avenue and Earl Thomas Avenue.

    The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment to consider minor variances from provisions of Zoning By-law No 79-200, as amended, through a process permitted by Section 45(1) of the Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13).

    Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct an addition to the existing warehouse.

    The subject property is zoned Prestige Industrial (PI-31), in part, in accordance with Zoning Bylaw No. 79-200, as amended by By-law No. 1981-062

    The applicant is requesting a variance for the required minimum landscape open space for a corner lot.

    Please see the attached Notice for details of the variance requested.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications
    webpage.

    Posting Dates

    4/11/2025 to 4/30/2025
  • Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-014) - 7247 Oxford Street - Minor Variance Application

    Description

    Location: The subject property known as 7247 OXFORD ST is located north of Oxford Street  at the corner of Oxford street and Valour Crescent between Wiltshire Boulevard and Valour Crescent.

    The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment to consider minor variances from provisions of Zoning By-law No 79-200, as amended, through a process permitted by Section 45(1) of the Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13).

    Proposal:  The applicant is proposing to construct an addition onto the existing dwelling on the subject property. Relief is required for exterior side yard width and maximum width of a driveway.

    See the attached Notice for details of the variances requested.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications
    webpage.

    Posting Dates

    4/11/2025 to 4/30/2025
  • Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2024-053) - Blackburn Parkway - Minor Variance Application

    Description

    Location: The subject property known as  2725 110 00200 632 BLACKBURN PY is located on the North side of Blackburn Parkway between Heartland Forest Road and Montrose Road.

    The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment to consider minor variances from provisions of Zoning By-law No 79-200, as amended, through a process permitted by Section 45(1) of the Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13).

    Proposal: The applicant is proposing a future warehouse facility.

    The site is zoned prestige Industrial (PI-849), in part, in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended by site specific By-law No. 2010-003, By-law No. 2016-054 and further amended by Committee of Adjustment Decision A-2019-038.

    Please see the attached Notice for details of the Variances requested.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications
    webpage.

    Posting Dates

    4/11/2025 to 4/30/2025
  • Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-005) - 7932 Mulhern Street - Minor Variance Application

    Description

    Location: The subject property known as 7932 Mulhern Street is located on the southern side of Mulhern Street between Paddock Trail Drive and Belfast Avenue.

    The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment to consider minor variances from provisions of Zoning By-law No 79-200, as  amended, through a process permitted by Section 45(1) of the Planning Act (R.S.O.1990,c.P.13).

    Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a semi-detached dwelling. The existing dwelling is to be removed. The applicant is  requesting relief for the required minimum lot frontage or a semi-detached dwelling, minimum side yard, and the maximum width of a driveway on front yard of a lot.

    The subject property is zoned Residential Two (R2) in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended. See the attached notice for details of the variances that have been requested.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    4/11/2025 to 4/30/2025
  • Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-022) - 4653 Lee Avenue - Minor Variance Application

    Description

    Location: The subject property known as 4653 LEE AV is located on the Western side of Lee Avenue, between Lee Avenue and Baldwin Avenue.

    The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment to consider minor variances from provisions of Zoning By-law No 79-200, as amended, through a process permitted by Section 45(1) of the Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13).

    Proposal: The applicant is proposing to divide the existing lot into two smaller lots by removing Part Lot Control. A semi-detached dwelling is proposed on Parts 2 and 3, while Part 1 will be retained for the future construction of a detached dwelling. The Removal of Part Lot Control will facilitate the creation of separate, conveyable lots for each new unit.

    The applicant is requesting relief from the zoning provisions of zoning by law 79-200 for the minimum interior side yard width and minimum lot frontage.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    4/11/2025 to 4/30/2025
  • Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (B-2024-016) - 8699 Stanley Ave - Consent Application

    Description

    Location: The subject property known as 8699 STANLEY AV is located on the intersection of Chippawa Parkway and Stanley Avenue, North of Chippawa and West of Stanley Avenue between Chippawa Parkway and Don Murie Street.

    Proposal: The applicant is proposing to sever a parcel of land (Parcel 2) for future Industrial use, Parcel 1 shall be retained for continued Industrial use.

    See the sketch (Schedule 1) on the attached notice for more information.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    4/11/2025 to 4/30/2025
  • Notice of Construction - Contract# 2025-634-25 Fireman's Park Lower Section

    Description

    The City of Niagara Falls will be completing stormwater pond work and site grading at Fireman's Park, Lower Section commencing on April 15, 2025 until completion approximately July 2025 weather permitting.

    Due to the rough and muddy conditions during the construction by Centennial Construction,  the lower park will be CLOSED  to the public for safety.

    For further information you may contact -

    Eric Lallouet, Senior Project Manager

    Municipal Works, City of Niagara Falls

    4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023, Niagara Falls, ON  L2E 6X5

    (905) 356-7521 ext. 4216

    [email protected]

    Posting Dates

    4/10/2025 to 7/31/2025
  • Notice of Construction - Contract 2025-614-24 Stamford Green Drive

    Description

    The City of Niagara Falls will be completing the watermain replacement and water service replacement, complete with all restorations on Stamford Green Drive (from St. Paul Ave. to St. Patrick Ave.) commencing on April 14, 2025 until completion approximately June 2025 weather permitting.

    Please anticipate one lane of traffic with the occasion road closure by Demar Construction Inc.  Notification of road closures will be provided in advance by the contractor.

    For further information you may contact 

    Steven Kizlan, Senior Project Manager, P.Eng.

    Municipal Works, City of Niagara Falls

    4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023, Niagara Falls, ON  L2E 6X5

    (905) 356-7521 ext. 4288

    [email protected]

    Posting Dates

    4/10/2025 to 6/30/2025
  • Notice of Public Meeting (AM- 2024-029) - BLK A NE Corner of Garner Road and Angie Drive - Zoning By-Law Amendment Application

    Description

    A Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted to facilitate the development of a 6-storey apartment buildings containing 103 dwelling units including integrated ground-oriented townhouse units. Schedules 1 shows the details of the proposal.

    The property is zoned Tourist Commercial (TC) Zone in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200. The application proposes to rezone the property to a site-specific Residential Apartment 5F Density (R5F) Zone to permit the proposed dwelling units and site-specific provisions.

    The subject property is designated Residential and Tourist Commercial in part, in accordance with the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan. The Residential designation permits various residential uses, including standalone buildings, and a maximum density ranging from 75-100 units per hectare. The Official Plan designation is not proposed to be changed as a part of this application.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    4/4/2025 to 5/7/2025
  • Notice of Public Meeting (AM-2023-013 ) 9127 & 9515 Montrose Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application

    Description

    A zoning by-law amendment application has been submitted to permit Prestige Employment/ Industrial uses on the subject lands and to recognize the existing uses of Parcels C and D by rezoning Parcels B, C, and D to a site specific Prestige Industrial (PI-XXX) zone, and to rezone a portion of Parcel C as Environmental Protection Area.

    Please see attached notice and Schedules 1, 2, and 3 that illustrate the details of the application’s proposed buildings.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    4/4/2025 to 5/7/2025
  • Notice of Construction - Contract# 2025-501-19 Elm Street, Maple Street and Homewood Avenue

    Description

    The City of Niagara Falls, has retained Alfidome Construction to complete a sewer separation, watermain replacement and full road reconstruction in this area (see attached notice for map view).  The work is scheduled to commence on or about April 21st, 2025 and will be continuous until completion, approximately late December 2025, weather permitting.

    For further information you may contact Eric Lallouet, Senior Project Manager, at 905-356-7521 ext 4216 or [email protected] .

    Posting Dates

    4/4/2025 to 12/31/2025
  • Notice of Public Meeting (AM- 2024-037) - Vacant Parcel adjacent to 2220 Stanley - Official Plan & Zoning By-Law Amendment Combined Application

    Description

    Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments have been submitted to permit 28 stacked townhouse dwellings with 38 parking spaces. Schedule 1 shows the details of the proposal.

    The Official Plan designation is Residential. An Official Plan Amendment is required for the increased density allowed on the site from 75 units per hectare to 109 units per hectare. The applicant is rezoning the subject property to a Residential Apartment 5D Density Zone (R5D) to allow for the use of the stack townhouses.

    Also, the proposal will require relief to the regulations for the reduction of the minimum lot frontage, reduction of the minimum rear yard depth, reduction of the minimum interior side yard width, a reduction of 1 required parking space, a reduction of the minimum aisle for a parking space, a reduction of the projection of fire escape into side and rear yard and a reduction of the minimum landscaped open area.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    4/3/2025 to 5/7/2025
  • Notice of Public Meeting (AM-2024-032) 7701 Lundy's Lane - Official Plan & Zoning By-Law Amendment Combined Application

    Description

    Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments have been submitted for a special policy area to increase the maximum permitted net residential density, from 100 units per hectare to 203 units per hectare. The applicant proposes to convert the existing motel commercial building to 96 dwelling units and construct a 6 storey 42-unit apartment building. The proposal is located within the Built-Up Area and the Lundy’s Lane Satellite District. Residential intensification is encouraged within this District in standalone or mixed-use buildings.

    The subject lands are designated Tourist Commercial within the City’s Official Plan and zoned Tourist Commercial (TC) in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended. The applicant is requesting to add the use of an apartment building, reduction to the minimum rear yard requirement, reduction to the exterior side yard requirement, increase the required height for the apartment building, and a reduction the required parking standard.

    Digital copies of plans and documents submitted with the application may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Posting Dates

    4/3/2025 to 5/7/2025
  • Notice of Construction - NS & T Trail

    Description

    The City of Niagara Falls will be commencing construction of the NS&T Trail Phase 1 Development, Contract No. 2024-563-21,  from Kalar Road to Montrose Road & Meadowvale Drive to Drummond Road. A map illustrating the work areas are shown in the notice attached below. This contract will be carried out by Stevensville Lawn Service Inc.

    Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in mid-April, with completion anticipated by mid-July. Please note that the actual start date will be dependent on weather and site conditions. To ensure public safety, the trail corridor will be fenced off and inaccessible for the duration of the project. Please see the notice for a QR code to scan for project updates.

    Posting Dates

    4/2/2025 to 7/20/2025
  • Hydrant Flushing - 2025

    Description

    The City of Niagara Falls fire hydrant flushing program will begin on March, 24 2025, and continue on into the fall of 2025. This is performed as part of a scheduled preventative maintenance program to help maintain good water quality and to improve water flow in your neighbourhood. The flushing will begin in the areas bordered by Dorchester ,Stanley, TSR and the North city limit (see map for further detail). If you reside in this area, you may notice a temporary decrease in your water pressure, and may experience discoloured water. If discolouration occurs, running a cold water tap closest to your water meter for a short period of time should alleviate the problem. Should you have any questions, concerns or persistent issues, please contact the Municipal Service Centre at 905-356-1355. The City’s Annual Water Report can be viewed online at www.niagarafalls.ca or in person at the Municipal Service Centre at 3200 Stanley Avenue.

    Posting Dates

    3/24/2025 to 5/31/2025
  • Notice of Construction - Whirlpool Road from Stanley Avenue. to the OPG Power Canal

    Description

    NOTICE OF COMPLETE ROAD CLOSURE

    The City of Niagara Falls will be completing the road reconstruction, complete with all restorations on Whirlpool Road from Stanley Avenue to the OPG Power Canal. The work is scheduled to commence on February 27, 2025 and will be continuous until completion, approximately end of June 2025 weather permitting.

    For further information you may contact:

     

    Joe D’Agostino, C.E.T.

    Project Manager

    Municipal Works, Engineering

    City of Niagara Falls

    4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023

    Niagara Falls, ON  L2E 6X5

    (905) 356-7521 ext. 4319

    [email protected]

    Attachments

      Posting Dates

      1/27/2025 to 6/30/2025
    • Notice of Road Closure FURTHER EXTENDED - Dorchester Road and Chippawa Parkway

      Description

      UPDATED - ROAD CLOSURE EXTENDED (REV April 11, 2025)

      Due to grade-related issues on this project below, additional remediation is needed to ensure the alignment meets the required specifications. The location of this additional work requires that the road remains closed under its current condition.

      Please be advised that due to ongoing infrastructure improvements along Dorchester Road and Chippawa Parkway between Stanley Avenue and Dorchester Road the current closure to through traffic will be extended until April 25, 2025 (UPDATED).  The Road closure is to accommodate the tunnelling of the watermain and sanitary services across the CP railway crossing.

      Access to George Bukator Park can be accessed from Stanley Avenue.

      Please feel free to view updates on the City website and/or reach out to the Project Manager identified below.-

       

      Nick Golia, C. Tech.

      Senior Project Manager - Development

      Municipal Works - Engineering

      4310 Queen Street

      Niagara Falls, ON    L2E 6X5

      905-356-7521 ext. 4290

      [email protected]

       

      Posting Dates

      12/3/2024 to 4/25/2025
    • Notice of Commencement - Portage Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation

      Description

      Niagara Region is carrying out the preliminary and detailed design of improvements to the Portage Trunk Sewer, located in the City of Niagara Falls.

      The Portage Trunk Sewer is located along a hydro corridor between the rear yards of Sheldon Street and Darcy Crescent / Maplewood Avenue. Sewage is discharged from the Kalar Road Sewage Pumping Station into the trunk sewer at an access chamber located south of the rear fence line at 6606 Sheldon Street. The sewer continues eastward for approximately 1.3 kilometers before discharging to the Stamford Interceptor and ultimately the Niagara Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant.

      The detailed design is anticipated to be completed by winter 2025.

      Visit the project webpage at https://www.niagararegion.ca/projects/portage-trunk-sewer-rehabilitation/default.aspx for further details as the design progresses. 

      Any questions about this project should be directed to:

      Robert Stret, P.Eng. PMP
      Project Manager, Water and Wastewater Engineering
      Niagara Region
      905-980-6000 ext. 3190
      [email protected]

      Patrick Moskwa
      Project Manager
      Robinson Consultants
      905-304-0080 ext. 225
      [email protected]

      Attachments

        Posting Dates

        7/4/2024 to 12/31/2025
      • QEW Burlington Skyway Southbound Lane Structural Rehabilitations & NB and SB Electrical Work (GWP 2385-15-00)

        Description

        The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained WSP Canada Inc. (WSP) to undertake the Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study (Class EA) for the structural rehabilitations of the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) Burlington Skyway southbound lane and the completion of electrical work on both the northbound and southbound QEW, within the City of Hamilton
        and the City of Burlington.

        The Burlington Skyway Niagara Bound structure will be rehabilitated in three main stages with all four lanes maintained during daytime and nightly lane closures as required. During each stage there will be single lane closures on the QEW throughout the weekends (Friday Night to Monday morning, approximately eight weekends per construction season) to rehabilitate the middle portions of the deck. Three lanes will be maintained over the Skyway structure during these weekend lane closures. Construction is expected to last for 3 years, and is anticipated to start in Spring 2024 with completion by Fall 2026.

        Please note that www.511on.ca is also a great resource for travel, construction/maintenance closures and activities on the provincial highways.

        If you wish to obtain additional information or provide comments, please contact one of the Project Team members listed below:

        Ben Hui, P.Eng., M. Eng.

        Senior Project Manager - WSP Canada Inc.

        6925 Cenury Ave, Floor 6,

        Mississauga, ON L5N 7K2

        Tel: 289-835-2506

        e-mail: [email protected]

        Alice Kam. P.Eng

        Senior Project Manager

        Ontario Ministry of Transportation

        159 Sir William Hearst Ave. 4th Floor

        Downsview, ON M3M 0B7

        Tel: 437-227-5587

        e-mail: [email protected]

        Attachments

          Posting Dates

          10/23/2023 to 10/23/2026