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Special Notices

TypeTitleDatesRoad ClosuresDetails
Park and Trail ClosureJohn N. Allan Park10/23/2023 - 5/10/2024Full RoadMore Info
Road ClosureBeck Road at Lyon's Creek12/4/2023 - 7/30/2024Full RoadMore Info
Road ClosureMain Street Chippawa - Dock Street to Oliver Street4/8/2024 - 6/11/2024Full RoadMore Info
Road ClosureChippawa East Sodom Road Lane Reductions and Closures4/15/2024 - 4/19/2024Full RoadMore Info
Road ClosureRegional Road 116 (Sodom Road) at Weinbrenner Road4/15/2024 - 4/19/2024Full RoadMore Info
Water DisruptionStanley and Ferry4/15/2024 - 4/19/2024NoneMore Info

Public Notices

  • Road Closure - Regional Road 116 (Sodom Road) at Weinbrenner Road

    Description

    Regional Road 116 (Sodom Road)

    TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
    Monday, April 15th at 7:00 AM to Friday, April 19th at 5:00 PM

    Motorists and the general public are hereby advised that Regional Road 116 (Sodom Road) at Weinbrenner Road, in the City of Niagara Falls, will be closed to through traffic from Monday, April 15th at 7:00 AM to Friday, April 19th at 5:00 PM.

    The road closure is necessary for the installation of a water main and sanitary sewer.

    The detour route for the closure is as follows:

    Regional Road 116 (Sodom Road) > Regional Road 25 (Netherby Road) > Regional Road 98 (Montrose Road) > Regional Road 47 (Lyon’s Creek Road)

    Emergency Services will not have through access during the closure.

    Any inquiries concerning this closure may be directed to Kevin Allan at (905) 980-6000 ext. 3267.

    Your co-operation and patience during this period of inconvenience will be appreciated.

    Please follow the public-facing website for Niagara Region road closures www.Municipal511.ca for real-time information on road closures and construction updates. Municipal 511 share road information that connected directly to Google Maps and Waze and help Niagara Region, Local Area Municipalities and MTO to better coordinate local construction projects to minimize traffic disruption.

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    4/15/2024 to 4/19/2024
  • Notice of Public Meeting (AM-2021-015 & AM-2022-015) - 8970 & 9015 Stanley Avenue and vacant lands east on Lyons Creek Road

    Description

    Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications have been submitted to facilitate the development of approximately 1,344 dwelling units, consisting of 679 detached dwellings, 155 on-street townhouse dwellings, and 510 multi-residential dwelling units, along with commercial uses, parks/trails, a stormwater management pond, and a sanitary pumping station.  Please see the attached notice for more details.

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

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    4/12/2024 to 5/29/2024
  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (A-2024-004 & B-2024-005) - 6870 Warden Ave - Minor Variance & Consent

    Description

    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) and to consider a consent under Section 53 of the Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13). The applicant is proposing a second floor addition to the existing dwelling. The subject property is zoned Residential (R2) Zone in accordance with Zoning Bylaw No. 79-200.  See details in the attached.

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

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    4/11/2024 to 4/24/2024
  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (A-2024-005) - 4430 Ellis St - Minor Variance

    Description

    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 a second floor
    addition to the existing dwelling. The subject property is zoned Residential (R2) Zone in accordance with Zoning Bylaw No. 79-200.  See details in the attached.

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

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    4/11/2024 to 4/24/2024
  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (A-2024-007) - 7191 Alex Ave - Minor Variance

    Description

    The applicant is proposing to construct a 7 storey, 112 unit apartment dwelling on the subject lands. The subject property is currently
    zoned Residential Apartment 5E Density (R5E-1127) zone in accordance with By-law No. 79-200, as amended by By-law No. 2020-082. 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).] See details in the attached.

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

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    4/11/2024 to 4/24/2024
  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (A-2024-008) - 8196 McLeod Rd - Minor Variance

    Description

    The subject lands are zoned Residential Group Multiple Dwellings (R4-1090), in part, and Environmental Protection Area (EPA-1091), in part, in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended by site specific By-law No. 2019-056. Further varied by Committee of Adjustment Decision A-2019-029. The applicant is proposing to construct one additional dwelling unit within each existing 5-unit townhouse dwelling
    and within each semi-detached dwelling on the subject lands. 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).] See details in the attached.

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

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    4/11/2024 to 4/24/2024
  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (A-2024-009) - 7686 Dorchester Rd - Minor Variance

    Description

    The subject property is zoned Residential Low Density Grouped Multiple Dwelling (R4) Zone, in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200. The applicant is proposing to extend/enlarge the legal nonconforming use specifically to increase the square footage of the existing  detached shop by a proposed addition of 53.4 m2. The regulations of the R4 zone do not apply to a legal non-conforming use. The applicant is requesting the Committee of Adjustment to consider and extension/enlargement of a legal non-conforming use, through a process permitted by Section 45(a)(i) and 45(2)(ii) of the Planning Act (R.S.O. 199, c.P.13). See details in the attached.

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

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    4/11/2024 to 4/24/2024
  • Notice of Public Committee of Adjustment Hearing (A-2024-006) - 5920 Dunn St - Minor Variance

    Description

    The applicant is proposing to construct 6 stacked townhouse dwellings containing 101 dwelling units on the subject lands. The subject property is zoned Residential Apartment 5C Density Zone (R5C-1126) Zone in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended by site specific By-law No. 2020-081. 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).] See details in attached.

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

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    4/11/2024 to 4/24/2024
  • Notice - Chippawa East - Sodom Road Lane Reductions and Closures

    Description

    Please be advised that Con-Drain Company (1983) Ltd. Will be constructing new sewers and watermain on Sodom Road will starting April 15th, 2024 with completion expected by June 16th, 2024. Lane reductions will be present for the duration of the project. In addition to this, two four day closures with detours in place will occur on the following dates:

    Sodom Road Closed at Weinbrenner Road (entire intersection) - April 15th to April 19th
    Sodom Road Closed at Mann St (entire intersection) - May 14th to May 20th
    We apologize in advance for any inconveniences that these activities may cause but assure you that all involved in the project will endeavor to carry out the work as conscientiously as possible.
    If you have any questions, comments or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the following:

    R.V. Anderson Associates Limited
    43 Church Street, Suite 104
    St. Catharines, ON L2R 7E1
    Attn: John Watson, C.E.T.
    Telephone: (905) 685-5049 x 4203
    Cell: (905) 818-1483
    Email: [email protected]

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    4/11/2024 to 5/20/2024
  • Notice of Construction - Ferry Street Reconstruction

    Description

    Provincial Construction Inc. will be performing road reconstruction including underground infrastructure replacements, new curbs and sidewalks, decorative street lighting, and landscaping for the City of Niagara Falls on the following streets:

    Ferry Street from Stanley Avenue to Clark / Ellen Avenue
    Buchanan Avenue from Spring Street to Ferry Street

    The project will be completed over two separate construction periods as follows:

    Period 1: April 22nd to June 28th, 2024
    Period 2: September 3rd to November 29th, 2024

    The period from June 29th to Labour Day 2024 will be a shutdown period during the peak tourist season. During the shutdown period, the road and sidewalks will be temporarily restored and traffic operations will return to normal conditions.

    A road closure on Ferry Street is required in order to safely complete the deep underground servicing. Although the road will be closed to through traffic, local access to businesses and properties within the work zone will be maintained by the contractor during construction. Through traffic will be detoured around the work zone.

    In accordance with the contract documents, the contractor, Provincial Construction Inc. is required to notify emergency services of their daily operations.

    The work is scheduled to commence on April 22nd, 2024 with completion expected by the end of November 2024, weather permitting.

    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

    4/11/2024 to 11/29/2024
  • Notice of Statutory Public Meeting regarding Development Charges

    Description

    Take notice that City of Niagara Falls Council is holding a public meeting on April 30th, 2024, at 4:00 PM to discuss proposed development charge rates as well as the policies that will be applied throughout the City. Council will be considering the approval of updated development charges by-laws on a date following this public meeting.


    Development charges are fees on new developments that fund growth-related costs to a municipality, which are governed by the Development Charges Act, 1997. The Development Charges Background Study relates to the provision of eligible DC Services, which includes General Government, Library Services, Fire Protection Services, Parks and Recreation, Services Related to a Highway: Public Works and Fleet, Services Related to a Highway: Roads and Related, Water Services, Sanitary Sewer Services, and Storm Water Management Services.

    The public meeting is an opportunity for the public to review and provide comments on the Development Charges Background Study and the proposed Development Charges By-law(s), as required under The Development Charges Act, 1997.

    All interested parties are invited to attend in person or join the electronic public meeting:

    Date: Tuesday, April 30th, 2024         Time: 4:00 pm
    Place: Council Chambers, City Hall, 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada L2E 6X5

    More information is available on the Development Charges page.

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    4/9/2024 to 4/30/2024
  • Notice of Public Meeting (AM-2023-007) 5858-5882 Dunn Street

    Description

    A zoning by-law amendment application has been submitted to permit 72 stacked townhouse dwelling units within 4 blocks. Schedule 1 shows the details of the proposal.

    The subject lands, municipally known as 5858, 5866, 5882 Dunn Street are currently zoned Residential Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4) in part and Development Holding (DH) in part. The applicant requests to place the stacked townhouses under a site-specific Residential Apartment (R5C) zone with a reduction of the minimum front yard depth, minimum interior side yard width, minimum rear yard depth, minimum landscape open space, minimum parking space requirement for each dwelling unit, and the minimum maneuvering aisle width for the parking stalls regulations.

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

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    4/2/2024 to 5/1/2024
  • Hydrant Flushing - 2024

    Description

    The City of Niagara Falls fire hydrant flushing program will begin on April 2, 2024, and continue on into the fall of 2024. 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 will begin in the areas bordered by Kalar ,Woodbine, Lundy’s Lane and the QEW (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

    4/2/2024 to 5/20/2024
  • Notice of Public Meeting - AM-2023-030 - 3958 Cardinal Drive (ZBA & Vacant Land Condominum)

    Description

    A zoning by-law amendment application has been submitted to permit 33 townhouse dwelling units in 5 blocks, Schedule 1 shows the details of the proposal.

    The land is currently zoned Residential Low Density Group Multiple Dwellings (R4-815) in accordance with Zoning By-law 79, 200 as amended by By-law No. 2020-050. The current zoning permits a 118-unit retirement home with height variations from 15.6 m to 19.2 m. The applicant is requesting to place the townhouses under a site-specific Low-Density Group Multiple Dwellings (R4) zone. The proposal includes: a reduction of the minimum lot area for each dwelling unit, a reduction of the minimum front yard depth, a reduction of the minimum rear yard depth, increase in the maximum height of the building and a reduction of the privacy yard depth.

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

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    3/28/2024 to 5/1/2024
  • Notice of Construction - Main Street (Chippawa) Road Reconstruction (Sodom Road to Dock Street)

    Description

    The City of Niagara Falls will be conducting various infrastructure improvements on Main Street Chippawa including new sanitary and storm sewers, full depth road reconstruction, new sidewalks, bicycle lanes, driveways, curbs, and boulevards on;

    Main Street Chippawa (Dock Street to Oliver Street)
    Main Street Chippawa (Oliver Street to Sodom Road)

    This contract will be carried out for the City of Niagara Falls by Baiocco Construction Corp

    At times it may be difficult to drive through the above location due to construction progress. Due to the scope of the work involved, Main Street Chippawa may be limited to one side of pedestrian traffic at times. Driveway accessibility will be affected periodically during sidewalk construction with every effort being made to give advance notice as these restrictions are implemented

    Construction is tentatively scheduled to commence on April 9, 2024, and will be continuous until completion, approximately November 2024 weather and supplies permitting.

    Two lanes of traffic will be maintained whenever possible. Rolling road closures of Main Street Chippawa are expected within the various stages of construction during the sanitary sewer and storm sewer installation. The timing and limits of all road closures will be provided in advance.

    For further information you may contact:              

    Wendy Eitzen, P.Eng.
    Project Manager, Municipal Works
    City of Niagara Falls
    Phone: 905-356-7521, Ext. 4337
    Email: [email protected]

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    3/26/2024 to 11/30/2024
  • Special Council Meeting - In-Camera

    Description

    Council will hold a Special Meeting of Council during an In-Camera Session, not open to the public.

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    3/20/2024 to 5/15/2024
  • Notice of Construction - Waters Ave., Ann St. and Richmond Cr. Watermain Replacement

    Description

    The City of Niagara Falls will be completing the watermain replacement and water service replacement, complete with all restorations on;

    Richmond Crescent
    Ann Street (Douglas Crescent to Waters Avenue)
    Waters Avenue (Ann Street to Centennial Street)

    At times it may be difficult to drive through the above location due to construction in progress. In accordance with the contract documents, the contractor, Catalina Excavating Inc. is required to notify the emergency services of their daily operations.

    The work is scheduled to commence on February 1, 2024 and will be continuous until completion, approximately June 2024 weather permitting. Equipment will start arriving on site as early as February 1, 2024.

    It is anticipated that one lane of traffic will be maintained during construction with the exception of planned rolling road closures. The timing and limits of all road closures will be provided in advance.

    For further information you may contact:

    Steven Kizlan, P.Eng.
    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. 4288
    [email protected]

    Attachments

    Posting Dates

    2/1/2024 to 6/30/2024
  • Notice of Construction - Beck Road Bridge Replacement

    Description

    The City of Niagara Falls will be completing the reconstruction of Beck Road Bridge over Lyon’s Creek.
    Beck Road at Lyon’s Creek will be closed for the duration of construction. A signed detour will be setup along Marshall Road, Stanley Avenue, Rexinger Road, and Lyon’s Creek Road. In accordance with the contract documents, the contractor, Rankin Construction Inc. is required to notify emergency services of their daily operations.
    The work is scheduled to commence on December 4, 2023 and will be continuous until completion, approximately July 2024 weather permitting.

    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

    12/1/2023 to 7/30/2024
  • 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
  • Road Widening and Reconstruction of Montrose Road (Regional Road 98), Lyons Creek Road (Regional Road 47) and Biggar Road in the City of Niagara Falls

    Description

    Please be advised that the Niagara Region and City of Niagara Falls will be widening and reconstructing the following roads in the City of Niagara Falls under Contract No. 2021-T-269:

    *Montrose Road (Regional Road 98) from Grassy Brook Road to 450m South of Lyons Creek Road (Regional Road 47)
    * Lyons Creek Road (Regional Road 47) from Willodell Road to Montrose Road (Regional Road 98)
    * Biggar Road from Montrose Road (Regional Road 98) to 850m West


    This contract will be carried out on behalf of Niagara Region and City of Niagara Falls by Beam-Rankin Joint Venture Ltd. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in the coming weeks. Construction is anticipated to be completed by July 2024, weather permitting. The consulting engineer, Parsons Inc., has also been retained to provide construction inspection and administration services.

    Residents are advised to visit the Niagara Region’s website niagararegion.ca/projects/montrose-lyons-creek-ea for upcoming project updates, road closures and related detour routes.

    Your patience and co-operation throughout this project is appreciated.

    Attachments

      Posting Dates

      3/15/2023 to 7/31/2024
    • Notice of construction for Niagara Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant

      Description

      Work is being done by Niagara Region at the Niagara Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 3450 Stanley Avenue in Niagara Falls. This work is required to ensure continuous service in the future and includes: construction of new secondary (biological) treatment, including a new moving bed biofilm reactor treatment and aeration blower system and building, and a new chlorine contact tank and channel, upgrades to the grit system, primary clarifiers, secondary clarifiers, chemical system, substation and emergency power systems, and demolition of the existing secondary treatment.

      When: March 2022 - June 2024 

      During construction you may experience short-term interruptions along Stanley Avenue for new service connections and equipment deliveries. You may also experience noise from construction traffic on-site and pile driving required for the new tanks and buildings. Niagara Region will take all necessary measures to reduce the noise for nearby properties. 

      Contacts:

      Ian Trapnell, Site Superintendent
      Maple Reinders
      647-241-4376 

      Jared Rubinoff, Project Manager
      Maple Reinders
      416-994-8094 

      Lisa Vespi, Manager, Capital Projects
      Niagara Region
      289-929-4986 

      Attachments

        Posting Dates

        3/29/2022 to 6/30/2024