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Special Notices

TypeTitleDatesRoad ClosuresDetails
Road ClosureWhirlpool Road from Stanley Avenue to OPG Canal2/27/2025 - 6/30/2025Full RoadMore Info
Road ClosureQueen Street between Valley Way and Ontario Avenue (Completed)5/20/2025 - 9/16/2025Full RoadMore Info
Water DisruptionPettit Av and Surrounding Area6/2/2025 - 6/24/2025NoneMore Info

Public Notices

  • 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Posting Dates

    6/6/2025 to 6/25/2025
  • Mewburn Road Paving - From South side of the bridge crossing to the east end of the bend

    Description

    Circle P Paving will be commencing work on Mewburn Road starting Thursday, June 5th and lasting approximately 10 days, or until completion. Paving will effect Mewburn Road from the south side of the bridge crossing to the east end of the bend.

    We thank you for the patience and understanding while this work is completed.

    For more information, please contact City's Operation's Manager at 905-356-7521, ext. 6530

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    6/4/2025 to 6/16/2025
  • 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

    Posting Dates

    5/30/2025 to 6/24/2025
  • Notice of Application & Open House (AM-2025-002) 4965, 4971, 4981 Stanley Avenue & 5516 Morden Avenue - Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment Application

    Description

    An Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications have been submitted to increase the density allowed in the Official Plan and to rezone the subject lands to a site-specific Residential Apartment 5F Density (R5F) zone to allow for the 6 storey, 73-unit apartment building with 454 sq. m. of commercial uses on the first floor.

    The subject lands are designated Residential in the City’s Official Plan. The subject properties are currently zoned Neighbourhood Commercial (NC) and Residential 1C Density (R1C) in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended.

    The applicant is requesting to add the office, restaurant and retail store as permitted uses. The applicant is requesting a reduction of the front yard depth, reduction in parking standard for residential use, increase of canopy projects into required front yard, increase of balcony projection into the required front yard, and a reduction of the landscape open space. A future deeming by-law will be required to deem the full lots not to be in a plan of subdivision to merge the properties.

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

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    5/30/2025 to 6/17/2025
  • Notice of Trail Partial Closure - Millenium Trail

    Description

    UPDATE on June 6, 2025 -  The closure has been extended to Friday June 13, 2025 due to inclement weather delays on the project.

    The Millennium Trail underpass of Lundy’s Lane will be temporarily closed from Wednesday May 28, 2025 to Friday June 13, 2025. Trail users may follow the posted detour (see attached) to avoid the closed trail section.

    This closure is required to permit repair work on the Lundy’s Lane OPG Power Canal bridge by Niagara Region.  For information on the road project,  see the Region website at https://www.niagararegion.ca/projects/regional-road-20-rehabilitation/default.aspx 

    Please contact the City of Niagara Falls for further questions and information to - 

    David Antonsen,  Senior Landscape Architect

    Municipal Works - Parks Design

    4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5

    (905) 356-7521 ext. 3335  or dantonsen@niagarafalls.ca

     

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    5/27/2025 to 6/13/2025
  • Notice of Open House & 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

    Posting Dates

    5/16/2025 to 6/26/2025
  • Notice of Public Meeting (AM-2023-001) - City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Consolidation

    Description

    The City of Niagara Falls is seeking to consolidate the Zoning By-laws for the former Townships of Crowland (1538) (1958), part of Willoughby (395) (1966) and Humberstone (70-69) into By-law 79-200, which governs the former Township of Stamford and the remainder of the City of Niagara Falls.

    Digital copies of documents providing additional information may be obtained on the Planning Department Current Applications webpage.

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    5/16/2025 to 6/18/2025
  • Notice of Public Meeting (26CD-11-2024-007 & AM2024-019) 6111 Carlton Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment & Vacant Land Condominium Application

    Description

    Zoning By-law Amendment and Vacant Land Condominium applications have been submitted to facilitate the development of 6 townhouse dwellings and 1 semi-detached dwellings. The existing detached dwelling will remain on the existing parcel, which will be severed prior to final registration of the proposed condominium. Schedule 1 shows the details of the proposal (see notice).

    The property is zoned Residential R1E Density Zone in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200. The application proposes to rezone the property to a site-specific Residential Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings Zone (R4). The future severed lands are to be rezoned to a site-specific R1E zone.

    The property is designated Residential, in accordance with the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan. The residential designation permits various residential uses and a maximum density ranging from 20-40 units per hectare for the proposed uses. This application proposes a density of 24.1 units per hectare. The Official Plan designation is not proposed to be changed as a part of this application.

    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

    Posting Dates

    5/16/2025 to 6/18/2025
  • Notice of Open House & 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

    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

    elallouet@niagarafalls.ca

    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

    elallouet@niagarafalls.ca

    Attachments

    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

    skizlan@niagarafalls.ca

    Attachments

    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 elallouet@niagarafalls.ca .

    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, QEW, 420 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 6/30/2025
    • 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

      jdagostino@niagarafalls.ca

      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
        robert.stret@niagararegion.ca

        Patrick Moskwa
        Project Manager
        Robinson Consultants
        905-304-0080 ext. 225
        pmoskwa@rcii.com

        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: ben.hui@wsp.com

          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: alice.kam@ontario.ca

          Attachments

            Posting Dates

            10/23/2023 to 10/23/2026