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  • Council-in-Budget Committee Meeting November 15th

    The Municipal Corporation of the Town of Fort ErieCouncil-in-Budget Committee Meeting Agenda

    Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in Council Chambers, starting at 6:00 p.m.

    To view the Capital Budget documents once posted click here.

  • The Town of Fort Erie calls on Niagara Region to keep the 2023 budget increase at or below inflation

    Last budget year, the Region of Niagara approved significant increases to the budget, including a 7.58 percent increase to its operating budget, an 8.5 percent increase to the water and wastewater budget, and a 5.5 percent increase for wastewater management.

    “I was proud to second the motion by my colleague Councillor George McDermott and it was nice to see that it had the full support of the Council. Hopefully, other area municipalities in Niagara send the Region the same message” said Councillor Lewis

    To read the full story in Niagara this Week click here

  • Crystal Beach 5k Run October 7th 2023

    The Crystal Beach 5k race is on October 7th and this year will be the 19th Annual 5K run/walk.

    The race will begin at begin and end at Sneakers on Erie Rd in Crystal Beach. The 5K race begins at 11 a.m., with the 1K Kids Run starting at 10:15 a.m.

    All registrants will receive a participation medal and a CB5K t-shirt registration and additional information can be found by visiting www.crystalbeach5k.com

  • Truth and Reconciliation Walk 2023

    The Truth and Reconciliation Walk is on Friday, September 29, 2023

    The 3rd Annual Truth and Reconciliation Walk from Mather Arch to the Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre will take place on Friday. It is anticipated that there will be approximately 400-500 participants.

    The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Saturday, September 30, 2023.

    Updated October 1st

    The pictures below are from the 2023 Truth and Reconciliation Walk. There were hundreds of participants and many supporters along the way. Thank you to everyone who organized, participated, and showed support. The procession was heartwarming and included people of all ages.

  • Notice of Public Meeting for the proposed Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments relating to the Town of Fort Erie Short Term Rental land-use study.

    NOTICE OF COMPLETE PUBLIC MEETING- Town of Fort Erie Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for Short-Term Rentals

    DATE: Monday, September 11, 2023
    TIME: 6:00 PM
    LOCATION: This will be a hybrid meeting. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person in Council Chambers, Town Hall, 1 Municipal Centre Drive, or virtually via Zoom.

    LOCATION OF SUBJECT LANDS
    This Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment affects all lands within the Town of Fort Erie.
    PROPOSAL
    The Town has initiated amendments to the Town of Fort Erie Official Plan and Zoning By-law 129-90 to implement recommendations to address the emergence of Short-Term Rentals (STRs) within the Town of Fort Erie, pursuant to Sections 17 and 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
    The Official Plan Amendment (OPA) defines two types of STRs, outlines general policy goals and identifies where STRs are generally permitted. The Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBLA) defines STRs as commercial uses and permits them in specific zones as well as establishes regulations including parking, and size limitations.
    The amendments will apply to the entire area of the Town of Fort Erie. The Town’s current Official Plan, which was approved in 2011, and the current Zoning By-law 129-90 will be amended.
    Draft versions of the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment can be found on the Town of Fort Erie ‘Let’s Talk’ webpage: https://letstalk.forterie.ca/short-term-rentals-in-fort-erie-land-use-study

    GETTING MORE INFORMATION
    A copy of the Information Report will be available to the public by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. The Information Report will be available in the Council agenda portion of the Town’s Web Site: www.forterie.ca or by contacting the undersigned.

    CONTACT INFORMATION
    Gerrit Boerema, Manager of Policy and Community Planning
    Planning and Development Services Department
    Town Hall, 1 Municipal Centre Drive
    Fort Erie, ON L2A 2S6
    905-871-1600 ext. 2504
    gboerema@forterie.ca


    PLANNING ACT LEGAL NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
    If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make a written submission to Council before the proposed official plan and zoning amendment is adopted and approved, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of Council to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).

    If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to Council before the proposed official plan and zoning amendment is adopted and approved, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the
    hearing of an appeal before the OLT unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

    The Town of Fort Erie Council meeting live webcast will be streamed at
    www.youtube.com/townofforterie or click on the YouTube icon on the home page of the Town’s website (www.forterie.ca).

    PROVIDING YOUR COMMENTS OR REQUESTING NOTICE OF DECISION
    If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan Amendment, or of the refusal of a request to amend the official plan, you must make a written request to c/o Ashlea Carter, Deputy Clerk, 1 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie, Ontario, L2A 2S6 or an email to acarter@forterie.ca

    Notice dated at the Town of Fort Erie this 10th day of August 2023.

  • The Town of Fort Erie Council Unveiled its Draft 2023-2026 Corporate Strategic Plan (CSP)

    On July 24, 2023, the Town of Fort Erie Council unveiled it’s draft 2023-2026 Corporate Strategic Plan (CSP) that identifies priorities that will lead the municipality over the next four years.

    Draft Corporate Strategic Plan – https://bit.ly/3KzQMYj

    We encourage the public to provide feedback on the draft Plan through an online survey from July 26 to August 11, 2023. Learn more – https://bit.ly/3OMz9Hd

  • Council Approves the Closure of Shekston Road Triangle

    At the council meeting of July 10th the closure of the traveled section of Sherkston Road (Point Abino Road, north of Michener Road), Bertie Street (also known as Ridge Road North – Triangle), and Bowen Road (at Ott Road – Triangle) were approved to be closed. The town staff recommendation to the council was that: Council receives Report IS-17-2023 regarding the closures of the traveled portions of Sherkston Road (Michener Road at Point Abino Road North Triangle), Bertie Street (at Ridge Road North – Triangle), and Bowen Road (at Ott Road – Triangle) for information purposes; and That: Council directs staff to prepare the necessary By-law and proceed with the road closures.

  • Council Approves Proposed Draft Plan of Condominium & Zoning By-Law Amendment 272 Ridge Road South with Amendments

    At tonight’s Council meeting council considered the Proposed Draft Plan of Condominium and Zoning By-law Amendment – Canadian Condominium – 272 Ridge Road South – Wendy McGaeghan and Patrick McGaeghan – Owners – Culture Developments Inc. / 5038257 Ontario Inc. (Craig Devries) – Agent. This proposed draft plan of subdivision was approved with two amendments moved by myself and supported by the majority of Council. The amendments included adding that no Short Term Rentals (STR) be allowed in this subdivision and no roof top patio’s or amenity space be allowed on the upper levels of this proposal. To review the proposal that council considered visit https://pub-forterie.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=256 

    To view the recording of the meeting click here

  • 2nd Annual Fort Erie Pride Celebration

    Today, I was pleased to participate in the 2nd annual Fort Erie Pride celebrations at Fort Erie Town Hall. Events started at 12noon and ended with a concert happening all day with concert (Simply Hip) starting at 8:30pm at the Fort Erie Leasureplex.

    Be you! Be Proud! This is why I am proud to call Fort Erie, home. A place where we welcome and celebrate and appreciate our diversity.

  • Proposed Draft Plan of Condominium & Zoning By-Law Amendment 272 Ridge Road South

    On Monday June 26th 2023 Council will be considering the Proposed Draft Plan of Condominium and Zoning By-law Amendment – Canadian Condominium – 272 Ridge Road South – Wendy McGaeghan and Patrick McGaeghan – Owners – Culture Developments Inc. / 5038257 Ontario Inc. (Craig Devries) – Agent

    • Resolution:That: Council approves the amendment to the Town’s Zoning By-law No. 129-90 as detailed in Report No. PDS-48-2023 for the lands known as 272 Ridge Road South, and furtherThat: Council approves the Canadiana Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium dated May 13, 2022, showing 3 blocks for a total of 18 block townhouse dwellings as Appendix “2” of Report No. PDS-48-2023, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P. 13 and the Regulations thereunder, subject to the conditions contained in Appendix “3” of Report No. PDS-48-2023, and furtherThat: Council directs staff to circulate the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval in Appendix “3” of Report No. PDS-48-2023 to the applicable agencies in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act, and furtherThat: Council directs Staff to submit the necessary by-law.

    To read the full report please visit https://pub-forterie.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=256 Questions to be addressed to Town of Fort Erie Planner Daryl Vander Veen Intermediate Development Planner dvanderveen@forterie.ca or you may contact Councillor Tom Lewis at tlewis@forterie.ca