Ridgeway/Thunder Bay Neighbourhood Plan
The Town of Fort Erie has commenced the process of developing a Neighbourhood Plan for the Ridgeway/Thunder Bay Area. Watch this site for further information on upcoming public meetings and other ways you can participate in shaping the future of the Ridgeway/Thunder Bay Neighbourhood.
In the near future, a Public Open House will be held to kick-off the Ridgeway/Thunder Bay Neighbourhood Plan. The purpose of this meeting will be to introduce the Neighbourhood Plan process to the community, and to provide basic information on the existing conditions of the Neighbourhood (i.e. existing land use, natural features, etc). As well, Staff would like comments from the public on the following:
proposed Neighbourhood boundaries
key Issues affecting the existing condition of the Neighbourhood
interest in serving on the Community Focus Group, which will assist Staff in the preparation of the Neighbourhood Plan
Latest News
October 26, 2006
- The Initial Open House for the Ridgeway/Thunder Bay Neighbourhood Plan was held yesterday October 25, 2006 at the Crystal Ridge Public Library from 3:00-5:00pm and from 6:00-8:00pm. The Open House was attended by 31 members of the public, and Planning Department Staff were on hand to answer questions and listen to the comments and concerns of those present. Staff displayed mapping of the Ridgeway area depicting existing land use, zoning, OP designations and Natural Areas. Comment Sheets were available at the meeting, and are also available below. There is no time limit for submitting comments at this point, as the development of the plan is an ongoing process. Please take the time download the comment sheet and mail, fax or e-mail it to
Kira Dolch, Senior Development Planner
at Town Hall. The contact information is found below.
August 16, 2006
- At the Council-in-Committee meeting of August 14, 2006, Staff reported on the proposed work plan for the Ridgeway/Thunder Bay Neighbourhood Plan. Over the next few months, Staff will be compiling background information on the Neighbourhood, important to understanding the social fabric and key issues affecting Ridgeway and Thunder Bay. A first draft of a proposed Land Use Plan will be presented to the Community Focus Group, followed by another Public Meeting. Watch this site for information on upcoming meeting dates. We need YOUR input to make the Ridgeway/Thunder Bay Neighbourhood Plan a success!
The full Staff Report from August 14, 2006 may be downloaded by
clicking here.
Available Maps and Documents
Watch this section of the site for available dowloads, usually in
PDF
format. Information relative to the Neighbourhood Plan process will be available here. Please click on the title of the document in order to be linked to the PDF.
Comment Sheets
Click here to download the Comment Sheet
Maps
Existing Land Use Plan
Existing Zoning
Existing Official Plan Designations
Natural Features Map
Archeological Resources Map
Documents
What is a Neighbourhood Plan?
What is a Community Focus Group?
Provincial Policy Statement 2005 - How it affects Fort Erie Neighbourhoods
Staff Reports
CDS-069-06 on August 14, 2006 (Work Plan)
Relevant Links
The following links may be of interest:
Ridgeway Business Improvement Area
We welcome your comments and suggestions. Make plans to attend our Open Houses, or send your comments directly to:
Kira Dolch, MCIP, RPP
, Senior Development Planner
1 Municipal Centre Dr., Fort Erie, ON L2A 2S6
(905) 871-1600 ext. 2507
kdolch@forterie.on.ca