Pre-submission consultation

Check whether you need a consultation

• To help make the development process easier, we suggest a pre-submission consultation before you start the application process for specific 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.

Complete the application1Download the set2 forms

You need to apply for a pre-submission consultation.

• pre-submission consultationForm

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Along with your completed application, you need:

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Submit your application

• 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.
• Attn: Director Development and Housing Approvals 200 King Street West Kitchener, ON N2G 4V6

Pay the fee

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.