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The Municipal Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie Council-in-Budget Committee Meeting Wednesday, January 31st, at 6 pm in Council Chambers.

To read the full report or to watch the budget meeting click here

On Monday, January 29th TOFE Council will be discussing and voting on the following reports related to Short Term Rental concerning Zoning and Official Plans.

Please see the information below.

Being a By-law to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90, as
amended, concerning the Short-Term Rental Land Use Study for the
Town of Fort Erie. By-law 01-2024 For additional details click here

Being a By-law to Enact an Amendment to the Official Plan Adopted by
By-law 150-06 for the Town of Fort Erie Planning Area
Amendment 77 Short Term Rentals. By-law 2-2024 For more details click here

The meeting starts at 6 pm in Council Chambers all are welcome to attend.

Often residents feel they do not hear about planning notices. There are requirements for giving notice however, the following page on the Town of Fort Erie website page hosts these notices. For more information click here

The Town’s Building Division is responsible for:

• the approval of the structural and mechanical elements of buildings, including plumbing, heating and ventilation; 
• the issuance of Building Permits, scheduling and completing inspections. 

For Building Permit submissions, General Building inquiries or to schedule an inspection, please call: 905-871-1600 Ext. 5510 or email at building@forterie.ca

For more details click here

Winter Operations Plan:

The Winter Operations Plan describes the Minimum Maintenance Standards and related legislation that govern winter operations.

This Plan describes the guidelines and procedures for winter maintenance of the Town of Fort Erie roads, alleyways, sidewalks, and parking lots. In addition, proactive measures such as Winter Patrols and Snow Fence erection are also detailed.

The Winter Operations Plan

Fort Erie SNOW HOW:

View our SNOW HOW brochure for information about your role in Winter Operations.

For more information on Fort Erie’s Winter Control Plan click here

For questions or concerns contact Infrastructure Services, Operations at (905) 871-1600, Ext. 2466

Hopefully, over the holiday season, you can enjoy time with friends, family, and the special people in your life. It’s hard to believe how fast this year has flown by. This is especially noticeable now as the days are shorter, and we approach the end of another year.

From my family to yours Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

On Monday, December 18th Council received and unanimously supported the proposed Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendments for the implementation of Land Use Policies and Regulations regarding Short Term Rentals in the Town of Fort Erie. This included all waterfront properties from west of Point Abino to Kraft Road within the Municipality. The Town of Fort Erie and Council recognizes the town’s economic prosperity and diversification and the need to balance visitor accommodation options that support economic development and tourism. Earlier this year Council reformed the Town of Fort Erie Noise and Nuisance Bylaw which gives inspectors more tools to deal with noise and nuisance complaints.

To read the full report click here

Municipal Staff will be coming forward with recommended changes to the town’s STR licensing framework. As additional information becomes available it will be shared on this site.

On Monday December 18th at 6pm Council will be receiving and voting on the Recommendation Report for the Proposed Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendments for the Implementation of Land Use Policies and Regulations regarding Short Term Rentals in the Town of Fort Erie. This will include a discussion and direction about including Waterfront properties within the Municipality.

The report recognizes the towns economic prosperity and diversification initiative and the need to balance visitor accommodation options that support economic development and tourism.

To read the full report click here

In an effort to help our community prepare for emergency situations that often include power outages. The Town of Fort Erie has partnered with Canadian Niagara Power Inc. to create a 72-hour emergency kit postcard that will be delivered to Fort Erie homes. This work was done by the Fort Erie Fire Department – Public Education and various internal departments.

The card and QR code on the card direct residents to the Town of Fort Erie emergency website which can be found by visiting www.forterie.ca/emergency. There you can download an updated, complete, 72-hour emergency kit planning document.

Fort Erie council and staff are reminding everyone to prepare for winter bad weather events and take steps to be ready in advance.

Today, on Remembrance Day we honour the women and men who served, and continue to serve our country, in times of war, conflict, and peace.

We pause to remember their brave sacrifices.

Today we pay tribute to those who have lost their lives, and those who have been physically or mentally scarred by their service, as well as their family members and loved ones.

More than 2.3 million Canadians have served in uniform since Confederation, and many made the ultimate sacrifice.

Thanks to their dedication, and bravery, members of our military and police have been defending freedom, peace, and democracy – the values that we cherish deeply within our hearts and often take for granted.

Today, at the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, we observe in silence to pay tribute to all who have fought for our freedoms.

Many of us will be wearing red poppies close to our hearts, reflecting, and thinking about those who served so courageously to keep us safe and gave their lives in service of a better Canada.

Today and everyday they have our respect, thanks, and heartfelt gratitude.

Thank you for taking the time out of your day to pay tribute to those who fought for our freedoms. 

“Lest we forget.”