Building & Development
Planning for a Better Community
Chatham-Kent Zoning By-Law
Zoning By-laws establish and regulate the use of land by implementing the policies of the Municipality's Official Plan. They provide cities with a way to co-ordinate land uses, protect areas by preventing incompatible uses, and establish appropriate standards for development. Zoning By-laws contain specific, legal regulations - for example, what uses are permitted, how high buildings can be built, the maximum number of residential units allowed, and the amount of off-street parking required. More…
Sever Property FAQ
The Planning Act requires that consent must be granted before a parcel of land can be divided to create a new lot. This process is referred to as severing land and the type of consent given in this instance is a severance. Controlling the division of land through a severance gives the Municipality a procedure to ensure that the creation of lots is consistent with the planning policies of the municipality as set out in its Official Plan and all servicing requirements have been met. More…
Storey Samways Planning
Chatham-Kent contracts with Storey SamwaysPlanning for processing, reviewing and reporting to Council on planning applications. More…
The What and How of Zoning By-laws
Have questions regarding Chatham-Kent’s Zoning By-Law? Our planning department has created a frequently asked questions list that may be helpful to you. More…
Heritage Chatham-Kent
Heritage Chatham-Kent, a Municipal Heritage Committee (formerly the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee, LACAC) is a committee of Chatham-Kent Municipal Council. .The passage of the Ontario Heritage Act in 1975 established the responsibility of governments to identify and conserve our built and natural heritage. From this Act the concept of LACACs emerged. In 2003, the Heritage Act was changed to better define the body as the Municipal Heritage Committee. The MHC is comprised of Chatham-Kent citizens appointed as volunteers who carry out the task of conserving this heritage. More…
Building and Development FAQ
When you divide a piece of land into multiple parcels, you are subdividing property, and the provisions of the Planning Act come into play. To subdivide land, you need approval of a plan of subdivision from the Municipality. If your proposal involves creating only a lot or two, you may seek approval for a "land severance" instead. More…
Chatham-Kent Planning Services Department
The Planning Services Department is working on a number of different projects that will benefit not only developers but the general public. More…
Minor Variance FAQ
By-laws for each community contain regulations that apply to each identifying zone for permitted uses, building set backs and lot coverage. The Planning Act allows Council to establish a Committee of Adjustment to which property owners can apply when they require a "minor variance" or relief from the By-law regulations. More…