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Fence Application For Minor Variance

INFORMATION ON THIS FORM WILL BE USED BY THE TOWN OF FORT ERIE IN THE PROCESSING OF THIS APPLICATION. THE INFORMATION AS WELL AS SUPPORTING STUDIES AND REPORTS MAY BE USED BY OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSESSING THE PROPOSAL AND PREPARING COMMENTS. THIS INFORMATION MAY ALSO BE RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC

IMPORTANT

APPLICANTS SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING WITH THE MINOR FENCE VARIANCE APPLICATION. PLEASE CHECK ALL APPLICABLE BOXES AND SUBMIT WITH YOUR APPLICATION. KEEP COPIES FOR YOUR FILES

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

One (1) copy of original application form. The application should be completed by the property owner or authorized agent.

One (1) copy of sketch (8.5”x 14”) drawn to scale, showing the following:

The boundaries and dimensions of the subject lands.
The location, size and type of all existing buildings and structures on the subject land, indicating the distance of the buildings or structures from the front yard lot line, rear yard lot line and the side yard lot lines.
The current uses on land that is adjacent to the subject land.
The location, width and name of any roads within or abutting the subject land, indicating whether or not it is an unopened road allowance, a public travelled road, a private road or a right-of-way.
The location and nature of any easement affecting the subject land.
The location and heights of fences or privacy screens subject to this minor variance.
The location of the 1 in 100 year flood elevation of Lake Erie ( for those properties abutting Lake Erie).

Property owner site access permission form and owner authorization (if applicable)

APPLICATION FEES:

TOWN OF FORT ERIE REVIEW FEE (Cheque Payable To The Town Of Fort Erie) $454 for variance to fence regulations.

SECTION 1 - CONTACT INFORMATION

Name of Applicant:

Applicant Address:

Applicant Town/City:

Applicant Postal/Zip Code:

Applicant Telephone Number:

Applicant Cell Number:

Applicant Email:

Name of Owner(s) (if different from the applicant):

Owner Address:

Owner Town/City:

Owner Postal/Zip Code:

Owner Telephone Number:

Owner Cell Phone Number:

Owner Email:

Name of Person who is to be contacted about the application if different than the applicant (This may be a person or firm acting on behalf of the applicant):

Contact Address:

Contact Town/City:

Contact Postal/Zip Code:

Contact Telephone Number:

Contact Cell Number:

Contact Email:

Please specify out of the above listed names to whom all communications and/or correspondence should be sent:

SECTION 2 – PRECONSULTATION REQUIREMENTS

Have you pre-consulted with the following?

Town Building Department

Yes

Town Building Department Visit Date:

Regional Public Works

Yes

Regional Public Works Visit Date:

NPCA

Yes

NPCA Visit Date

Niagara Parks Commission

Yes

Niagara Parks Commission Visit Date:

Ministry of Transportation

Yes

Ministry of Transportation Visit Date:

Others As Required by Building Department

Yes

Others As Required by Building Department Visit Date:

SECTION 3 – APPLICATION DETAILS

Minor Variance Requested (i.e To increase the height of a front yard fence within the 4.5 metre front yard requirement from 1.25 metres to 2 metres in height):

Section of Fence By-law to be varied (i.e. Section 3.1.3)

By-law Provision to be varied (i.e. Section 3)

Why is it not possible to comply with the provisions of the Fence By-law?

SECTION 4 – EXISTING SITE DETAILS

PROPERTY LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION:

Municipal Address:

Legal description of the lands (Lot & Registered Plan or Concession):

Dimensions of the subject Property:

Lot Frontage:

Lot Depth:

Lot Area:

Existing use of the subject property:

Residential

Institutional

Commercial

Industrial

Other

Are there any existing fences on the subject property?

Yes

Is this property a through lot?

Yes

If yes above please describe all existing fences on the subject property.

Existing fence location on the property:

Front

Rear

Sides

Height of fence in metres

Describe fence variance:

SECTION 5–PROPOSED SITE DETAILS

Details of proposed fence or privacy screen (i.e. Replacing old fence but requiring a height increase in the front yard)

SECTION 6–HISTORICAL DETAILS

Date of acquisition of the subject property by the current owner:

SECTION 7 – FOR OFFICE USE ONLY TO BE COMPLETED BY BUILDING STAFF

Has the subject property ever been the subject of an application under The Fence By-Law?

Yes

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Fence Application For Minor Variance