Planning and Development
Learn about planning and development in the City of Oshawa.




Planning a development project in the City of Oshawa? Get the requirements and next steps.

Payment of Development Charges to the City, Region and School Boards may be required before the City can give you a building permit.

The Development Services Department undertakes development studies to help guide future growth in the City. Find a study.

Obtain a Search of Records (Compliance Letter).

Learn about the requirements of designation or alteration for heritage properties.

Engineering design
Various documents are available to provide guidance on engineering design requirements within the City of Oshawa.
Engineering Design Criteria Manual
For more Information
For additional information about planning, urban design, built heritage and Community Improvement Plans, please email Planning Services.
For additional information about engineering design, please email Engineering Services.