Permit guideKitchenerPlanning ApplicationsPart Lot Control
Part lot control exemption applications
If you own a property within a registered plan of subdivision and want to subdivide a lot or a block for the purpose of selling, conveying, leasing or mortgaging, you can ask the City to pass a part lot control exemption.
The municipality lists what to submit. CodeEase shows what the building code asks of it. See CodeEase →
Check whether you can apply
- If you own a property within a registered plan of subdivision in Kitchener, and you want to subdivide a lot or a block for the purpose of selling, conveying, leasing or mortgaging, you can ask us to pass a part lot control exemption.
- semi-detached dwellings
- linear townhouses
- single detached dwellings within a lot-less block
- We will only consider part lot control exemptions for non-residential developments under special circumstances.
- We will only recommend a part lot control exemption if no conditions need to be applied to the division of the subject lands.
Complete the form1
To apply for a part lot control exemption, download our application form and send it to staff.
Submit your application
- send it to our planning staff by email (for files under 10MB)
- upload it directly to ShareFile (for files over 10MB)
- 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 and cheque (payable to the City of Kitchener) to: Attn: Manager of Development Review 200 King Street West Kitchener, ON N2G 4V6
Written from Kitchener’s own pages as published on 23 October 2026. The municipality decides what a permit needs: confirm with it before you apply. Legal notice