Pre-submission consultation
To help make the development process easier, we suggest a pre-submission consultation before you start the application process for specific projects.
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When you need a consultation
You should attend a pre-submission consultation meeting before you apply for any of these projects:
- Official Plan amendment
- zoning bylaw amendment
- site plan approval
- plans of subdivision
- vacant land plan of condominium
- committee of adjustment (only if requested by applicant or staff)
We also require a pre-submission consultation if you want to change an existing development.
During this meeting, we will identify any studies and reports that you may need to include in your application(s) and discuss other relevant information.
Request a consultation
You need to apply for a pre-submission consultation.
Along with your completed application, you need:
- digital copy of a key map (PDF) showing the extent and boundaries of the lands affected
- digital copy of draft concept plan (PDF) to scale in metric, showing the proposed development
- scanned copies of cheque payments (payable to the City of Kitchener) for applicable fees
When your documents are ready, send your application to staff by email. If your attachments are larger than 10MB, ask for a link to ShareFile in your email.
Send us an email if you need access to ShareFile to upload your application.
As soon as possible after sending us your application virtually, please send the original, signed application form, key map, draft concept plan and cheque(s) to:
Attn: Director Development and Housing Approvals
200 King Street West
Kitchener, ON
N2G 4V6
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.