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• Notice of Open House & Public Meeting (AM-2025-010) 8598 Biggar Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application

  Description

  A Minor Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted to rezone the subject lands from Rural - Agricultural (RA) to Development Holding (DH-H), with a holding provision. This rezoning is intended to align with the recent expansion of the urban area boundary, which now includes part of the property. The holding provision will remain in place until a secondary plan is completed, at which point it must be lifted before any new use is added or zoning regulations are changed. This amendment also fulfills a condition of the consent application approved in 2023.

  Please see 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.

  Attachments

  • Notice of Open House & Public Meeting- 8598 Biggar Road

  Posting Dates

  6/13/2025 to 7/10/2025
• Notice of Open House & Public Meeting (AM-2025-011) 4067 Drummond Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application

  Description

  A Minor Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted to rezone the subject lands from site-specific Neighbourhood Commercial (NC-818) to Residential Two Zone (R2) for the purpose of building a Semi-detached dwelling.

  The subject land is zoned Neighbourhood Commercial (NC-818), in accordance with Zoning Bylaw 79-200, as amended by site specific bylaw 2008-53. The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property to a site-specific Residential Two Zone (R2) to facilitate the proposal.  

  Please see the attached details in the notice.

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

  Attachments

  • Notice of Open House & Public Meeting - 4067 Drummond Road

  Posting Dates

  6/12/2025 to 7/8/2025
• Notice of Public Open House - New Community Improvement Plan

  Description

  You are invited to attend a drop-in Open House where you can learn about and provide ideas for the development of a new Community Improvement Plan.

  The City of Niagara Falls is developing a new comprehensive Community Improvement Plan(CIP) to address evolving community needs and Council’s strategic priorities. A CIP is a policy and financial tool enabled under Section 28 of the Planning Act that allows municipalities to offer financial incentives and other support to help advance community revitalization and development goals.

  Please see attached notice for more information.

  Attachments

  • Notice of Public Open House - June 18, 2025

  Posting Dates

  6/12/2025 to 6/19/2025
• Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (B-2025-014) - 8055 McLeod Road - Consent Application

  Description

  The subject property known as 8055 McLeod Rd is located on the north side of McLeod Road between Kalar Road and Montrose Road.

  The applicant is proposing to construct a 10-storey apartment dwelling containing 112 dwelling units on the subject property. The subject property is zoned Transition Residential Multiple (TRM) in-part in accordance with Zoning By-law 79-200 and Residential Low Density Grouped Multiple Dwelling (R4-268), in accordance with Zoning By-law 79-200, as amended by by-law 1990-220.

  The applicant is proposing to convey a portion of the and (Part 1) to facilitate the proposed development. The retained parcel (Part 2) is zoned Residential Low Density Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4-268), in accordance with Zoning By-law 79-200, as amended.

  See the attached details of the consent requested.

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

  Attachments

  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (B-2025-014) - 8055 McLeod Road - Consent Application

  Posting Dates

  6/10/2025 to 6/25/2025
• Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-008) - 4853 Simcoe Street - Minor Variance Application

  Description

  The subject property known as 4853 Simcoe Street is located on the north side of Simcoe Street between Victoria Avenue and Valley Way.

  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 proposing two additional parking spaces within the rear yard for a total of 3 parking spaces to allow for the existing dwelling to be converted into a Bed and Breakfast.

  The subject property is zoned Residential Two (R2) in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended.

  
  See the attached 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.

  Attachments

  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (A-2025-008) - 4853 Simcoe Street - Minor Variance

  Posting Dates

  6/10/2025 to 6/25/2025
• Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-016) - 8001 Blackburn Parkway - Minor Variance Application

  Description

  The subject property known as 8001 Blackburn Py is located on the north-west corner of Blackburn Py and Heartland Forest Rd.

  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 proposing to add an outdoor patio as a permitted use.

  The property is zoned Prestige Industrial (PI-849, in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200 as amended by site specific By-law No. 2010-003 and By-law No. 2016-054). Please see attached notice for details on variances requested.

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

  Attachments

  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (A-2025-016) - 8001 Blackburn Parkway - Minor Variance

  Posting Dates

  6/10/2025 to 6/25/2025
• Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-026) - 6535 High Street - Minor Variance Application

  Description

  The subject property known as 6535 High St is located on the north side of High Street, between Byng Avenue and Glenholme 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).

  The applicant is proposing to construct a detached dwelling and convert the existing dwelling at the rear of the property into an Additional Dwelling Unit on the subject property.

  The subject property is zoned Residential Two (R2) in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200. Please see the attached notice for the variances requested.

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

  Attachments

  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (A-2025-026) - 6535 High Street - Minor Variance

  Posting Dates

  6/10/2025 to 6/25/2025
• Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-004) - 8455 Stanley Avenue - Minor Variance Application

  Description

  The subject property known as 8455 Stanley Ave is located on south-west corner of Progress Street and Stanley 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).

  The applicant is proposing to construct an addition to the existing warehouse on the subject property. The 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, where a warehouse is a permitted use.

  See the attached 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.

  Attachments

  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (A-2025-004) - 8455 Stanley Avenue - Minor Variance Application

  Posting Dates

  6/6/2025 to 6/25/2025
• Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2024-031) - 3567 Portage Road - Minor Variance Application

  Description

  The subject property known as 3567 Portage Rd is located on the west side of Portage Road between Huggins Street and O’Neil Street.
  The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment 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 proposing to construct an addition on the first floor and a second storey addition onto the existing building. The proposal includes a development kitchen, rooftop garden and a restaurant.

  The subject property is zoned General Commercial (GC), in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200.

  Please see attached notice for more information on variances requested.

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

  Attachments

  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (A-2024-031) - 3567 Portage Road - Minor Variance Application

  Posting Dates

  6/6/2025 to 6/25/2025
• Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-028) - 5445 Glenholme Avenue - Minor Variance Application

  Description

  The subject property known as 5445 Glenholme Avenue is located on the north-west corner of Glenholme Avenue and Frederica Street.
  The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment to consider minor variances from provisions of Zoning Bylaw 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 proposing to convert the existing detached garage into an additional dwelling unit. Variances are required to recognize the existing setbacks of the proposed ADU. The subject property is zoned Residential Two (R2) in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200.

  Please see attached notice for more information on variances requested.

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

  Attachments

  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (A-2025-028) - 5445 Glenholme Avenue - Minor Variance

  Posting Dates

  6/6/2025 to 6/25/2025
• Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-029) - 2349 Portage Road - Minor Variance Application

  Description

  The subject property known as 2349 Portage Rd is located on the Northwest corner of Portage Road and Stanley 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).

  The applicant is proposing to construct a 3-storey (40 unit) apartment dwelling (Building A) and a 3-storey (34 unit) apartment dwelling (Building B) on the subject property. The subject property is zoned Residential Apartment 5B (R5B-1004) in accordance with Zoning By-law
  No. 79-200, as amended by site specific By-laws No. 2014-075 and 2020-091. 

  Please see attached notice for more information on variances requested.

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

  Attachments

  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (A-2025-029) - 2349 Portage Road - Minor Variance Application

  Posting Dates

  6/6/2025 to 6/25/2025
• Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-021) - 8485 Montrose Road - Minor Variance Application

  Description

  The subject property known as 8485 Montrose Road is located on the south-west corner of Montrose Road and Blackburn Py.
  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 proposing to construct a one-storey addition onto the west side of the existing warehouse and to permit required parking spaces within the exterior side yard. The subject property is zoned Prestige Industrial (PI- 849), in accordance wit Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended by By-laws 2016-054 & 2010-003.

  Please see attached notice for more information on variances requested.

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

  Attachments

  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (A-2025-021) - 8485 Montrose Road - Minor Variance Application

  Posting Dates

  6/6/2025 to 6/25/2025
• Notice of Application & Open House (AM-2025-003) 4079 Marshall Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application

  Description

  A Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted to permit the establishment of an assembly hall use in an existing barn, for the purpose of hosting special events.

  The subject lands are designated Good General Agriculture in part, Environmental Conservation in part, and Environmental Protection Area in part within the City’s Official Plan and zoned Rural, in part, and Conservation - Open Space, in part, in accordance with By-law No. 395/66 Former Township of Willoughby,

  The applicant is requesting to add the use of an assembly hall, with a site-specific Rural zone to permit an existing accessory building (barn) to be used as an assembly hall/ event space.

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

  Attachments

  • Notice of Open House Meeting - June 23, 2025

  Posting Dates

  5/30/2025 to 6/24/2025
• Notice of Public Meeting (AM-2024-031) 4932 Kitchener Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application

  Description

  A Minor Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted to permit an existing dwelling that may be used for one Vacation Rental Unit. Schedule 1 (attached) shows details of the proposal. The application proposes to address minimum lot area, minimum rear yard depth, maximum width of a driveway and projection of a covered porch and deck through the Minor Zoning By-law amendment application.  

  The subject land is zoned Deferred Tourist Commercial (DTC) under Zoning By-law 79-200, as amended by By-law No. 2012-061 & 2012-060. The applicant is requesting to place the land under a site-specific DTC zone to add the use of a Vacation Rental Unit.

  See further details in the attached notice.

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

  Attachments

  • Notice of Open House & Public Meeting - 4932 Kitchener Street - June 2 & June 25, 2025

  Posting Dates

  5/16/2025 to 6/26/2025
• Notice of Public Meeting (AM-2025-005) 5791 - 5853 Royal Manor Drive - Zoning By-law Amendment Application

  Description

  A Minor Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted to permit a medical clinic on the subject property along with a pharmacy, which is permitted within the current zoning. Schedule 1 (in the attached) shows details of the proposal. The application proposes to address zoning deficiencies in the parking and loading area requirements. Where the required is 24 parking spaces, the proposed is 21, and where 1 loading area is required, the proposed is none.

  The subject land is zoned Tourist Commercial (TC) under Zoning By-law 79-200, as amended by Committee of Adjustment Decision A-2021-042 to permit an accessory storage building use, 2 dwelling units on the main floor and an increase in maximum floor area for dwelling units in a commercial building. The applicant is requesting to place the land under a site-specific TC zone to add the use of a Medical Clinic and Pharmacy.

  See further details in the attached notice.

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

  Attachments

  • Notice of Open House & Public Meeting - June 12 & June 25, 2025

  Posting Dates

  5/16/2025 to 6/26/2025
• Notice of Construction - Contract# 2025-602-24 Calaguiro Estates Stormwater Pond

  Description

  The City of Niagara Falls will be completing work at the Calaguiro Estates stormwater management facility on Domenic Crescent.  Please see the attached notice for more detailed information.  

  For further questions you may contact: 

  Eric Lallouet, Senior Project Manager

  Municipal Works - Engineering, City of Niagara Falls

  (905) 356-7521 ext. 4216

  [email protected]

  Attachments

  • Construction Notice - Calaguiro Stormwater Pond

  Posting Dates

  4/24/2025 to 7/31/2025
• 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]

  Attachments

  • Construction Notice - Fireman's Park Lower Section

  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]

  Attachments

  • Construction Notice - Stamford Green Drive

  Posting Dates

  4/10/2025 to 6/30/2025
• 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] .

  Attachments

  • Notice of Construction

  Posting Dates

  4/4/2025 to 12/31/2025
• 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.

  Attachments

  • Notice of Construction for the NS & T Project

  Posting Dates

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

  Description

  The City of Niagara Falls fire hydrant flushing program 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 area has moved to the area bordered by TSR, Ferry, River Rd and Stanley AV  (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.

   

  Attachments

  • TSR, Ferry, River Rd and Stanley AV

  Posting Dates

  3/24/2025 to 8/30/2025
• 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 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