Development Agreements

A development agreement is a legal agreement between a property owner and the City of St. Catharines to make sure a site is developed in a particular manner. They are typically required when a proposed development is small-scale and doesn't require a full site plan agreement.

Submit a development agreement

Please complete the Development Agreement Application and submit it by email or drop it off to City Hall located at 50 Church St.

Your application must include:

• Application fee
• 5 folded copies for the final reference plan

Please refer to our Rates and Fees Guide.

When do I need a development agreement?

Development agreements are typically used to implement conditions of a severance or minor variance approval, where certain site improvements are required. This includes, but isn't limited to:

• Parking
• Landscaping
• Fencing
• Drainage
• Tree preservation