Development Applications Rezoning, Official Plan Amendments, Site Plan Control, Committee of Adjustment Applications……. Learn More Current Land Use Applications Click Here Economic Development Centrally located on the Ontario-Michigan border, Sarnia is within a 1-day drive of 65% of the US market. The Sarnia-Lambton area has a rich history as the birthplace of commercial oil in North America and it remains one of the largest petrochemical complexes in Canada. Learn More Planning & Building Department Fees Planning Application and Building Permit Fees are contained within the Fees for Services By-law. Learn More Development Charges & Guidelines The general purpose of Development Charges is to impose development charges on lands located in the municipality under development/redevelopment to pay for the increased capital costs of services. Learn More Grant/Loan Programs The Façade Improvement Loan Program provides assistance to registered property owners to rehabilitate and improve the facades and other eligible items on their buildings. Learn More Zoning By-law Document The Zoning By-law establishes and regulates the use of land by implementing the policies of the City’s Official Plan. Learn More Official Plan Document The Official Plan outlines the objectives and policies to guide the short-term and long-term physical development of all lands within the City. Learn More Climate Change Adaptation Plan In March 2019, the City of Sarnia entered into an agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for a grant of up to $125,000 to be used to undertake the development of a Climate Change Adaptation Plan over a two-year period. Learn More Building Permit Statistics Learn More