Development Applications Rezoning, Official Plan Amendments, Site Plan Control, Committee of Adjustment Applications……. Learn More Active Planning Applications View information on active planning applications received by the City of Sarnia. Click Here Invest Sarnia 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 Community Improvement Plan The City of Sarnia recently adopted a new Community Improvement Plan (CIP), a CIP is a planning tool to support […] 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 Building Permit Statistics Updated monthly building permit statistics. Learn More