Planning and Development

View St. Catharines position on Bill 23, the New Homes Built Faster Act.

A dynamic, interactive mapping tool offering a wide range of map layers to support residents, visitors and developers.

The Committee of Adjustment conducts public hearings and makes decisions about applications for consent and minor variance. Learn about upcoming meetings.

Developers of high-density residential construction projects will contribute to new growth-related community-building projects within the city. View our Community Development Charges.

Our Community Improvement Plan offers financial incentives to help business owners update and develop their store fronts. Learn about each of the incentive programs and find out how to apply.

If you're interested in developing a condominium, you'll need to get approval from the City of St. Catharines. Review the application process and learn more about condominium agreements.

Learn which projects require fencing and review the current requirements.

You may need to enter into a development agreement with the City of St. Catharines as part of the development application process.

Explore each of the development applications available through the City of St. Catharines and review the application and approval process.

You'll need to pay development charges to the city to help us install important infrastructure to accommodate new developments. Review our current development charges.

Explore our heritage properties and learn how to apply for a heritage permit or grant if you own a property with historic significance.

The City of St. Catharines' Official Plan guides land use and planning for the city. Explore the Official Plan to find out how we are planning to develop land now and in the future.

If your property doesn't have direct access to municipal services such as water and sewers, you may need to enter into a servicing agreement with the City of St. Catharines.

Certain properties in St. Catharines are designated as Site Plan Control areas. Depending on the Zoning and land use of your property, you may need Site Plan Approval.

If you'd like to develop a subdivision in St. Catharines, you need to follow the subdivision approval and application process.

Review the urban design guidelines for all new developments in St. Catharines. You'll need to follow the design guidelines.

Review the City of St. Catharines' Zoning By-law and find out about the specific land use regulations for your property.