Planning Services
Planning Services ensure the City of Stratford is planned and developed in a manner that meets the existing and future goals of our community.
Planning Services develops and implements land-use policies, regulations and approvals. Before planning any project, check the list of services and applications on this page. If you have any questions, Planning Services staff would be happy to assist.
Planning Fees & Schedules |
Planning Notices |
Notice of Public MeetingsCommittee of Adjustment Agenda - October 21, 2021 A40-21 - 401 Erie Street - Notice of Application A41-21 - Countryside Developments - Notice of Application A42-21 - 83-87 East Gore Street - Notice of Application B11-21 - 319-321 Redford Crescent - Notice of Application B12-21 - 83-87 East Gore Street - Notice of Application
Subdivision, Zone Change and Official Plan Amendment Application Notices: Z06-20 - 370-396 Ontario Street - Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment
Z12-21 - 7 & 9 Cobourg Street - Notice of Application and Public Meeting
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of City facilities to the public, additional information and material about planning applications can be reviewed by submitting a request to the Planning Department. Additional information and material can also be reviewed by:
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Change of Municipal Address |
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Proper street numbering enables people to easily locate properties, business and dwelling units. When new buildings are built or redevelopment occurs, it is sometimes necessary to change the municipal address. |
Committee of Adjustment (Consent & Minor Variance) |
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Complete the Consent Application form to apply for consent to sever and convey a parcel of land or an easement. Complete the Minor Variance Application form to apply for minor variance to the Zoning By-law for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Committee of Adjustment Guidelines Committee of Adjustment Process Application for Minor Variance |
Development Charges |
Draft Plan of Condominium |
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New Plan of Condominium applications or applications to amend the Description of an existing Plan of Condominium. |
Draft Plan of Subdivision |
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New Plan of Subdivision applications. |
Formal Consultation |
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The City of Stratford requires pre-application consultation on all Official Plan, Zone Change, Subdivision, Vacant Land Plan of Condominium and Site Plan applications. The purpose of Formal Consultation is to provide a potential applicant feedback from the City on their proposal before they undertake detailed plans and drawings. Formal Consultation also identifies information and studies which should accompany an application to allow for a speedy review. There is no fee for Formal Consultation. From beginning to end, the Formal Consultation takes approximately 4 weeks. |
Guidelines & Studies |
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Guideline documents, secondary plans, and other studies carried out by the Division are available upon request:
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Heritage |
Official Plan |
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The Planning Division develops policy and administers the City’s Official Plan. The Official Plan contains Guiding Principles, Objectives and policies to guide the development of the City. Official Plan Amendment Application Official Plan - Schedule "A" - Land Use Official Plan - Schedule "B" - Natural Hazards Official Plan - Schedule "C" - SPP Significant Threat Areas Official Plan - Schedule "D" - Road Network Official Plan - Schedule "E" - Heritage Areas and Corridors Official Plan - Appendix "I" - Heritage Conservation District |
Part Lot Control |
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Site Plan |
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The City of Stratford has passed a Site Plan Control By-law which designates the entire City as a site plan control area. As a result, any development is subject to the Site Plan Control By-law. The By-law does list exemptions such as single detached dwellings. It is recommended you consult with Development Services staff to determine if site plan approval is required for your project, and before submitting any application. It generally takes 2 to 3 months to process a site plan application; however, this timeframe may vary depending on the nature of the development and number of resubmissions required. Site Plan Itemized Cost Estimate Form Site Plan Letter of Credit Sample Site Plan Letter of Compliance Grading Site Plan Letter of Compliance SWM Building Permit Commitment Form Part 3 |
Zoning By-law |
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The Planning Division develops regulations and administers the City’s Zoning By-law. The City’s Zoning By-law sets out how land can be used and contains standards for that use. Application for an Amendment to the Zoning By-law Zoning By-law Schedules (Maps) |
Comprehensive Zoning By-law Update |
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The Comprehensive Zoning By-law is the City’s primary tool to regulate the use of land in the City. The Zoning By-law divides all land in the City into various zone categories (i.e., residential, commercial, employment), establishes what uses are permitted and identifies standards about the location, massing and height of buildings and structures. The new Comprehensive Zoning By-law will implement the policies of the City’s Official Plan and provide updated zoning and development standards that reflect new policy and regulatory initiatives at the provincial and City level. The effect of the proposed Comprehensive Zoning By-law is to repeal and replace all existing Zoning By-laws in the City of Stratford with a new, modern Zoning By-law that addresses current and future planning challenges. If you wish to provide feedback regarding the Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-Law Update, please send us an email. Summary of Revisions to Comprehensive Zoning By-law Maps: Schedule B (Street Classification and Existing & Design Street Widths) |