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TypeTitleDatesRoad ClosuresDetails
Road ClosureQueen Street between Valley Way and Ontario Avenue (Completed)5/20/2025 - 9/16/2025Full RoadMore Info
Water DisruptionFerguson St and Surrounding Area6/26/2025 - 7/18/2025NoneMore Info

Public Notices

  • Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-036, B-2025-016, B-2025-015) - 5961-6017 Valley Way - Minor Variance & Consent Application

    Description

    The subject property known as 5961-6017 Valley Way is located on the north side of Valley Way between Drummond Road and Portage Road. The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment to consider minor variances and consents from provisions of Zoning By-law No. 79-200 as amended, through a process permitted by section 45(1) and to consider a consent under section 53 of the Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13).

    The applicant is proposing to create 3 distinct parcels of land and a partial discharge of mortgage.


    ? Part 6 will be conveyed to recreate the municipal lot which inadvertently merged on title, the applicant is proposing to recreate the lot line while keeping the R3 zoning.
    ? Parts 1, 2, and 3 will be conveyed to create a new lot for future residential use.
    ? Part 2 is proposed to be an easement for utilities.
    ? Part 4 will be dedicated to the City for the future construction of a turnaround bulb extending
    from Shirley Avenue, providing frontage for the future residential development.
    ? Part 5 will be retained for continued Institutional use.


    See the attached details of the variance and severance requested.

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

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    7/8/2025 to 7/23/2025
  • Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (B-2025-011, A-2025-025) - 5555 Drummond Road - Minor Variance & Consent Application

    Description

    The subject property known as 5555 DRUMMOND RD is located on the west side of Drummond Road between Frederica Street, and
    Lundy’s Lane. The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment to consider minor variances and consents from provisions of Zoning By-law No. 79-200 as amended, through a process permitted by section 45(1) and to consider a consent under section 53 of
    the Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13).

    The Minor Variance for 5555 Drummond Road is part of a larger application that consists of a Consent to Sever a portion of the land from 5555 Drummond Road that will be combined with the lands of 5575 Drummond Road to facilitate the creation of 8 Stacked townhouses. There is a 4-storey 60-unit apartment building on the 5555 Drummond Road property and will remain as is during the project. There is presently a 1-storey single detached dwelling that will be demolished to construct the proposed 3-storey 8-unit stacked townhouse unit.

    Please see attached notice for variances requested.

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

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    7/8/2025 to 7/23/2025
  • Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-033) - 4280 Fourth Avenue - Minor Variance Application

    Description

    The subject property known as 4280 Fourth Avenue is located on the east side of Fourth Avenue, north of Hamilton 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).

    The applicant is proposing to construct 5 Stacked Townhouse dwellings containing 72 dwelling units on the subject lands. The subject property is zoned Residential Apartment 5C Density (R5C-1257) Zone in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200 as amended by By-law No. 2024-092.


    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

    Posting Dates

    7/8/2025 to 7/23/2025
  • Notice of Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting (A-2025-034) - 5881 - 5897 Dunn Street - Minor Variance Application

    Description

    The subject property known as 5881-5897 Dunn Street is located on the north side of Dunn Street in between Orchard Avenue and Level 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 has been granted provisional consent on the subject lands where Part 1 was to be retained to facilitate the proposed development of 30 townhouses. In order to facilitate the construction of the proposed development the applicant has identified variances that are required. The subject property is zoned Residential Low Density, Group Multiple Dwelling (R4-1166 & R4- 1171) zone in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended by By-law No. 2022-063, as amended by By-law No. 2022-064.

    The applicant has been granted provisional consent on the subject lands where Part 1 was to be retained to facilitate the proposed development of 30 townhouses. In order to facilitate the construction of the proposed development the applicant has identified variances that are required. The subject property is zoned Residential Low Density, Group Multiple Dwelling (R4-1166 & R4- 1171) zone in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended by By-law No. 2022-063, as amended by By-law No. 2022-064.

    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

    Posting Dates

    7/8/2025 to 7/23/2025
  • Notice of Application & Open House Meeting - 5584 Fraser Street - AM-2025-009 - Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-law Amendment Applications

    Description

    Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications have been submitted to facilitate the construction of a proposed 4 storey residential apartment containing 18 units. In the attached notice Schedule 1 shows the details of the proposed development.

    The subject lands are designated Employment Lands, in accordance with the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan and are located within the Prestige Industrial zone in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200.

    The applicant is requesting to redesignate the subject lands to a Special Policy Area - Residential designation to permit apartments of not more than 4 storeys with a maximum density of 161 units per hectare along a local road. Additionally, the applicant is proposing to rezone the subject lands to a site-specific Residential Apartment 5F Density (R5F) zone to permit the proposed apartment. The requested site specific provisions include reductions to minimum lot frontage, front yard depth, rear yard depth, landscaped open space and an increased maximum lot coverage.

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

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    7/3/2025 to 7/18/2025
  • Notice of Application & Open House Meeting - 5523-5555 Fraser Street & 5578 George Street - AM-2025-008 - Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-law Amendment Applications

    Description

    Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications have been submitted to facilitate the construction of a proposed 4 storey residential apartment containing 31 units. See Schedule 1 in the attached notice for details of the proposed development.

    The subject lands are designated Employment Lands, in accordance with the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan and are located within the Prestige Industrial zone in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200.

    The applicant is requesting to redesignate the subject lands to a Special Policy Area - Residential designation to permit apartments of not more than 4 storeys with a maximum density of 92 units per hectare along a local road. Additionally, the applicant is proposing to rezone the subject lands to a site-specific Residential Apartment 5C Density (R5C) zone to permit the proposed apartment. The requested site specific provisions include reductions to landscaped open space, amenity space and an increased maximum lot coverage.

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

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    7/3/2025 to 7/18/2025
  • Public Notice of Intention To Designate - 6103 Culp Street

    Description

    Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls intends to designate 6103 Culp Street as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18.

    6103 Culp Street is located on the north side of Culp Street, east of Drummond Road, and is within the Drummond neighborhood.

    For more information please see attached notice. 

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    7/2/2025 to 8/4/2025
  • Notice of Application & Open House Meeting (AM-2025-007) 5969 Dunn Street & 5981 Dunn Street - Zoning By-law Amendment

    Description

    A Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted to facilitate the development of 3 on-street townhouse units with frontage on Orchard Ave. Schedule 1 shows the details of the proposed development. The subject lands are currently zoned Residential Low Density Grouped Multiple Dwelling (R4) zone. The application proposes to rezone the property to a site-specific R4 zone to permit on-street townhouses, a reduced lot area, lot frontage, rear yard depth, interior side yard depth, privacy yard depth, increased lot coverage and maximum height.

    The subject lands are designated Residential and are located within the Dunn Street Intensification Corridor in accordance with the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan. The application conforms with the requirements of the Official Plan and as such, no Official Plan Amendment is required.

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

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    6/27/2025 to 7/16/2025
  • Notice of Public Meeting (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 with a floor area of 230 sq.m.

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

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    6/27/2025 to 7/30/2025
  • Notice of Application & Open House Meeting (AM-2025-012) 5901 - 6009 Bentley Common - Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-law Amendment Application

    Description

    An Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted to permit Vacation Rental Units (VRUs) within thirty-four existing townhouse dwellings. The subject lands are designated Minor Commercial, in part, and Residential, in part, in accordance with the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan. Further, the lands are zoned Residential Low Density Grouped Multiple Dwelling (R4-916) Zone, as amended by Bylaw Nos. 2010-131 and 2016- 111. The applicant is proposing to redesignate the lands that are currently designated Residential to Minor Commercial,  and rezone the entirety of the lands to a site-specific General Commercial Zone.

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

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    6/26/2025 to 7/17/2025
  • 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

    Posting Dates

    6/13/2025 to 7/10/2025
  • 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

    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

    Posting Dates

    4/10/2025 to 7/31/2025
  • 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

    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

    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

    Posting Dates

    3/24/2025 to 8/30/2025
  • 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