Land development applications
If you're interested in developing land in Kitchener, we offer a variety of resources to help guide you through the application process - including urban design, community planning and growth management.
On this page:
Planning resources
To help get you started, we offer a list of planning resources for you to view before filling out a development application.
Development applications
Our planning team manages all applications for land development, including:
- committee of adjustment
- demolition control
- fence variance
- heritage permits
- letter of zoning compliance
- official plan amendment
- part-lot control
- plan of condominium
- plan of subdivision
- pre-submission consultation
- sign permits and variance
- site plans
- zoning bylaw amendment
- zoning occupancy certificate
Most development applications are now being accepted in digital format only – please see submission requirements on individual web page and application form (links above) for more details. If you are unable to submit your application electronically, please contact our office to make alternate arrangements.
Fees
Kitchener city council has approved fees for development applications and processes:
- 2026 planning fees
- the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and/or Grand River Conservation Authority may require extra fees for the processing of your application
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.