Business, planning and development
Visit our plans, studies and strategies page to find the city's official plan and other planning documents.
Submit a development application
- submit an application for development, minor variances, demolition, zoning bylaw changes, official plan amendments and residential developments
- learn about the process, rules and fees and charges for development
Learn about Economic Development
- find data about the workforce and demographics
- learn about incentive programs and costs to do business here
Get a business licence, permit or grant
- apply for a business licence and grant
- get a permit for signs or patios or permission for filming
Find development applications, plans and data
- review the Official Plan, Zoning bylaw and planning and land use data
- apply for affordable housing grants and how else the city supports development
Manuals, guidelines and standards
- learn more about planning, urban design and development
- find the reference documents that explain development requirements
Visit EngageWaterloo
- learn about city-led projects, zone change applications and official plan amendments
- give feedback on projects that impact your community