Growth related charges and development guidelines

Learn more about why we have development charges and see the latest rates for different building types.

Our accessibility guide applies provincial standards and best practices to remove barriers for people with disabilities.

The Urban Design Manual details our design objectives standards and priorities. Download or pick up the latest version at city hall.

Download our manual related to the design, construction, landscape and maintenance of developments projects in Waterloo.

Download our guide to privately owned publicly accessible spaces (POPS) and see examples of POPS.

Learn more about the community benefits charge bylaw related to higher density development and the parkland conveyance bylaw.

Learn what the city is doing to help increase the number of affordable housing units in the City of Waterloo.

Find minimum requirements for plans, studies and reports submitted to the City of Waterloo in support of development applications.

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