Sign Application For Minor Variance

Required fields are marked with asterisks (*)

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

Planning and Development Services

The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie

1 Municipal Centre Drive

Fort Erie, Ontario L2A 2S6

IMPORTANT APPLICANTS SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING WITH THE MINOR SIGN VARIANCE APPLCIATION. 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 and proposed 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.

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

APPLICATION FEES:

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

REGIONAL SIGN BY-LAW APPLICATION (Cheques Payable to The Region of Niagara)

NOTE: APPLICANTS SHOULD REVIEW THIS APPLICATION WITH THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT BEFORE SUBMITTING.

SECTION 1– CONTACT INFORMATION

Name of Applicant:

Applicant Address:

Applicant's Town/City:

Applicant's Postal/Zip Code:

Applicant's Telephone Number:

Applicant's Cell Phone Number:

Applicant's Email:

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

Owner's Address:

Owner's Town/City:

Owner's Postal/Zip Code :

Owner's Telephone Number:

Owner's Cell Phone Number.

Owner's 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):

Address:

Town/City:

Postal/Zip Code:

Telephone Number:

Cell Number:

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

Date:

Regional Public Works

Yes

Date:

NPCA

Yes

Date:

Niagara Parks Commission

Yes

Date:

Ministry of Transportation

Yes

Date:

Others As Required by Building Department

Yes

Date:

SECTION 3 – APPLICATION DETAILS

Minor Variance Requested (i.e To increase the height of a Ground Sign):

Section of Sign By-law to be varied (i.e. Section 6)

By-law Provision to be varied (i.e. 6.4)

Why is it not possible to comply with the provisions of the Sign 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 signs on the subject property?

Yes

If yes above please describe all existing signs on the subject property, including any accessory buildings.

Existing sign location on the property:

Front setback

Rear setback

Side setback

Height of sign in metres

Dimensions of sign

How many sign faces

Size of sign face(s) in metres2

SECTION 5–PROPOSED SITE DETAILS

Details of proposed sign? (i.e. New ground sign with lighting erected within required front yard setback)

SECTION 6–HISTORICAL DETAILS

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

Date of construction of all signs on the subject property:

Length of time the existing use of the subject property has continued:

SECTION 7–OTHER CURRENT APPLICATIONS

Is the property the subject of a current application for plan of subdivision or consent (severance)?

Yes

If yes, give File Number:

SECTION 8 - FOR OFFICE USE ONLY TO BE COMPLETED BY BUILDING STAFF

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

Yes

Current designation of the subject lands in the Town of Fort Erie Official Plan:

Current zoning of the subject lands in the Town of Fort Erie Comprehensive Zoning By-law: