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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA0434 | Last Modified: 21 Oct 2020 | Last Full Update: 21 Oct 2020 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Citizens First 905-688-5600 |
| TTY Phone | 905-688-4889 |
| citizensfirst@stcatharines.ca | |
| Website | www.stcatharines.ca |
| Primary Contact | Tami Kitay, Director of Planning and Building Services |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | St Catharines |
| Located In Community | St Catharines |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Church St and James St |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 3012 50 Church St St Catharines, ON L2R 7C2 |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | Provides information and recommendations for meeting the community's long term building, development and sustainability needs. Building and Development * Oversees building permit approval and issuance * Enforcement of the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code * Reviews development proposals * Enforces development agreements * Administration of construction services for new developments * Monitors and releases securities associated with the various development agreements * Reviews and comments on draft zoning by-law amendments and applications for minor variance and severance * Enforces by-laws (including zoning, signs, building, property standards, waste, graffiti, keeping of animals) Planning Services * Responsible for long range planning to direct City's future land use and land development goals * Development of the City's Official Plan (The Garden City Plan) and Zoning By-law * Processes applications for: Official Plan amendments; Zoning By-law amendments; Site Plan Approval * Manages the approval of heritage permits under the Ontario Heritage Act * Reviews draft plans of subdivisions and condominiums * Responsible for Urban Design * Administration of Community Improvement Program (CIP) * Committee of Adjustment for minor variances and severances |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Citizens First (Phones) Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program ; Service |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (10) Local Government |
| Service Categories | Building and Safety ; Land Use Planning and Regulation Services |