The Committee of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial body made up of five members, appointed by Council By-law, that hears applications and makes decisions on changes to your property.
What is the role of the Committee of Adjustment?
The Planning Act grants authority to the Committee of Adjustment to approve or decline applications for:
- Minor Variances from the provisions of the Zoning By-law
- Consent or severance of a parcel of land
Minor Variance |
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As per Section 45 of the Planning Act, the Committee of Adjustment is permitted to make decisions on Minor Variances that do not comply with the regulations contained in the current Zoning By-law and to grant permission for altering or changing a lawful non-conforming use of land, buildings or structures. Minor Variance Applications can be submitted online by clicking on the button below. If you require a paper copy of the application please contact Planning. Refer to the Minor Variance Flowchart for a helpful visual of the application process. The fee for the application can be found on the Fees and Charges page under 'Committee of Adjustment'.
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Consent |
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A Consent Application is required to be heard by the Committee of Adjustment regarding land transactions for the separation of a parcel of land from existing land holdings i.e. creation of a new parcel of land; boundary adjustments / lot addition; easements or correction of title; leases, rights-of-ways or easements if such extend beyond a period of 21 years and to partially mortgage or partially discharge a mortgage on a parcel of land under the provisions of the Planning Act. Consent Applications can be submitted online by clicking on the button below. If you require a paper copy of the application please contact Planning. Refer to the Consent Flowchart for a helpful visual of the application process. The fee for the application can be found on the Fees and Charges page under 'Committee of Adjustment'.
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Public Meeting Dates |
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The Committee of Adjustment meets one Thursday a month at 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Meetings may be cancelled if no applications are received. See below for the schedule of meeting dates and application submission deadlines. *Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings will be held online until further notice. If you would like to attend the virtual meeting, please email Planning.
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Agendas and Minutes |
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| Agendas and minutes for the Committee of Adjustment meetings are available to the public. For a copy of this document, please visit our Agendas and Minutes page or email us for assistance. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Committee Representatives |
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Citizen's Guide to Land Use Planning |
| The Citizen's Guide to Land Use Planning was developed by the Government of Ontario to provide property owners with helpful information about the legislation surrounding land use planning. |
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