FORT ERIE(August 20, 2021) Recently, Town staff published information about Fort Erie’s development, building and by-law statistics for the second quarter (Q2) of 2021. The Q2-2021 was an encouraging quarter with 79 permits issued for new residential with a permit…
Cannabis Study recommends indoor cultivation only in Fort Erie
FORT ERIE (July 30, 2021) Council recently approved the Fort Erie Cannabis Legislation and Policy Review Study. The intent of the study was to consider enhanced regulation of local cannabis production, in addition to the provisions of the Cannabis Act. One…
Fort Erie experiences record-breaking year for building permits in 2020
FORT ERIE (March 2, 2021) Recently, Town staff published information pertaining to Fort Erie’s subdivision status, building permit activity and by-law statistics for the fourth quarter (Q4) and overall year-end performance in 2020. Despite the number of permits decreasing from 644…
Public open house for cannabis legislation and policy study
FORT ERIE (February 26, 2021) Since cannabis was legalized by the Federal Government in 2018, Town Council has been discussing how cannabis production could be managed by the municipality through the introduction of a Fort Erie Cannabis Legislation and Policy…
New neighbourhood park planned for summer construction
FORT ERIE (February 12, 2021) Recently, Fort Erie Town Council approved the Spears Park Master Plan, which will help guide the development of a new neighbourhood park located in the Spears Estates subdivision near Garrison Road Public School. Through the 2020…
New Short-Term Rentals Pilot Program Starting in 2020
MEDIA RELEASE (July 10, 2019) During Monday night’s Council-in-Committee meeting, Town Council directed staff to implement a revised Short-Term Rentals pilot program starting January 1, 2020 for one year. The pilot program includes by-law enforcement and a modified licensing program.…
Town Staff Investigates Options for Affordable Housing Action Plan in Fort Erie
On January 22, 2018, Town Council asked staff to provide them with recommendations regarding policies and procedures that could be considered in the creation of a Housing Action Plan, in cooperation with the Niagara Region and other not-for-profit organizations in…
Habourtown Village Development Proposal
The Town of Fort Erie has received an application to develop a residential subdivision on the property south of Dominion Road between Basset Avenue and Bardol Avenue / Buttonwood Drive. The application would permit a range of residential uses including: 66…
Council Initiates Shipping/Cargo Containers Zoning Bylaw Amendments
At the November 20,2017 Council meeting, Town Council asked Staff to initiate an amendment to the Town’s Zoning By-law 129-90, which would address the reuse and temporary uses of shipping/cargo containers in all zones within the Town. New innovation towards…