Development Review Process

Before you’ll ever see shovels in the ground, there is an in-depth application and review process for proposed developments. This public process is essential to ensuring the City is designed and built to serve our growing community.  

Looking to submit development applications? Find the forms you need.

Funding from the Province's Streamline Development Approvals Fund (SDAF) is being used to streamline the City's development application processing. Download the City's SDAF Report to learn more.

The Development Review Process

Development applications undergo a multi-step review process.

Did you know?  Barrie’s Affordable Housing Strategy is the guiding strategy for the City to act on housing affordability.

Types of Applications