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APPLICATION FOR FENCE VARIANCE
(MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 630)
Planning and Housing Policy Division - 200 King Street West, 6th Floor
P.O. Box 1118, Kitchener ON N2G 4G7
519-741-2426; [email protected]
SUBMISSION NUMBER: FVA
(to be assigned by staff)
1. SUBJECT PROPERTY
a) Municipal address:
b) Closest intersection:
c) Legal description of subject property from survey or plan:
(include lot & registered plan number and parts on reference plan)
d) Have you previously consulted with staff on this application? If yes, who:
2. NATURE AND EXTENT OF RELIEF APPLIED FOR (what you want vs. what is allowed)
Example: Requesting relief from Section 630.4.1 (a) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code - Chapter 630 (Fences) to allow a
fence within the front yard to be 1.06 metres in height rather than 0.91 metres.
3. IN YOUR OPINION, WHY SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION BE SUPPORTED?
4. FENCE INFORMATION
a) Is the property a corner lot?
Yes
No
b) Does the fence requiring a variance already exist?
Yes
No
If no, what is the proposed timeline for installation?
c) Building materials: Wood Wrought Iron Chain Link Other
d) Are there any easements on this property (shown on survey)?
Yes
No
e) Does the property have heritage status?
Yes
No
If yes, please check type:
Inventory
Listed
Part IV (individual)
Part V (district)
Easement/Agreement
Office Use Only:
Date Stamp
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5. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
It is recommended to consult with staff prior to submitting your application to identify any possible
issues or further information required, therefore avoiding unnecessary delays during processing.
Complete applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] (maximum 10 MB).
Application form (completed and signed)
Copy of survey or a detailed drawing, including all information as noted below
6. APPLICATION FEES AND PAYMENT METHODS
Fence Variance $1,181.00
Please indicate which form of payment will be provided:
Cash / Debit (in-person only)
Cheque (payable to the City of Kitchener)
Credit card (we will call you to process payment)
7. PLANS
It is very important to be as accurate as possible.
All measurements must be shown in metric and to scale.
Boundaries and accurate dimensions of the subject land.
Size, location and type of all existing and proposed buildings, structures or additions on the subject
land, measured from the front, rear and side lot lines.
Location, width and name of any roads within or abutting the subject land, including all driveways and
parking spaces.
Identify location, setback and height of fence.
Identify any natural features on the subject land (trees, streams, etc.).
8. APPICATION PROCESS
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Complete and submit application form with the applicable fee to the City of Kitchener Planning and Housing
Policy Division.
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All abutting property owners will receive written notice of the request and be given the opportunity to
express comments.
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For street flanking fences on corner lots, all property owners within a 30-metre radius will receive written
notice of the request and be given the opportunity to express comments.
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If there are no objections, the process would take approximately 3 weeks to complete.
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Approval may be subject to conditions, which must be fulfilled in order to finalize.
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If there are objections from the community, staff would attempt to address the concerns or seek a
compromise with the applicant.
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If the concerns cannot be resolved, or if staff do not support the requested variance, community
members or the applicant would have the opportunity to appeal the staff decision before City Council.
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9. REGISTERED OWNER(S)
Name(s):
Phone:
Company (if applicable):
Extension:
Street Address:
Email:
City/Province:
Postal Code:
10. APPLICANT (if different from registered owner)
Name:
Phone:
Company (if applicable):
Extension:
Street Address:
Email:
City/Province:
Postal Code:
11. AUTHORIZED AGENT (if different from registered owner or applicant)
Name:
Phone:
Company (if applicable):
Extension:
Street Address:
Email:
City/Province:
Postal Code:
12. AUTHORIZATION
If this application is being made by an applicant/agent that is not the owner of the subject lands, written
authorization of the owner is required, as below:
I,
, owner of the land that is the subject of this application, hereby
authorize
to make this application.
Signature of Owner:
Date:
13. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I understand that receipt of this application by the City of Kitchener - Planning and Housing Policy Division does
not guarantee it to be a 'complete' application. Further review of the application will be undertaken and I may
be contacted to provide additional information and/or resolve any discrepancies or issues with the application as
submitted. Once the application is deemed to be fully complete, the application fee will be deposited and the
application will be processed. Submission of this application constitutes consent for authorized municipal staff to
enter upon the subject property for the purpose of conducting site visits, including photographs, which are
necessary for the evaluation of this application. Staff recommend contacting Ontario One Call for all of your
required locates before you dig.
Signature of Owner, Applicant or Agent:
Date:
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14. STATUTORY DECLARATION
I,
, solemnly declare that:
a) I am the (please select): registered owner
applicant
authorized agent
b) I have personal knowledge of the particulars of this application
c) All the information and statements given with this application, including drawings and specifications, are true
to the best of my knowledge and belief
d) I acknowledge that submission of this application does not guarantee approval and that no refunds will be
issued if the application is withdrawn or refused.
I have read the above and make this solemn declaration conscientiously, believing it to be true, and acknowledge
it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath and by virtue of the Canada Evidence Act.
Signature of Owner/Applicant:
Date:
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Office Use Only:
WORKSHEET - FENCE VARIANCE
1. SUBMISSION NUMBER: FVA
2. ADDRESS:
3. CORNER LOT:
Yes
No
4. IS THE FENCE EXISTING OR NEW?
Existing
New
5. PLANNING ANALYSIS
DEVELOPMENT STANDARD
FENCE TYPE:
Required:
Proposed
or Provided:
Compliance:
Yes ()
No ()
Setback
Height
Driveway Visibility Triangle
Corner Visibility Triangle
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
6. RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
7. CIRCULATION REQUIRED:
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Property Owners
Adjacent (interior lot)
(check one)
30 metres (corner lot)
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Department/Agencies
Building Division
GRCA
(check all that apply)
Environmental Planner
MTO
Heritage Planner
Other
Transportation Planning
Other
By-law Enforcement
Other