Minor variances
Learn how to apply for a minor variance with the Committee of Adjustment, including the required fees and how to post your minor variance application notice.
Public hearings
After we receive a completed application and fee, we create a Notice of Hearing that describes the requested variance as well as the date, time and location of the hearing. We mail the notice to property owners within 60 m of the subject property. We also notify the Planning Committee and required agencies. Anyone who receives notice may attend or submit written comments, which are read at the hearing.
You can view current planning applications and our agendas and minutes online - by selecting the applicable date of the Committee of Adjustment hearing within the calendar - or contact AJ Singh, Planning Technician (Committee of Adjustment Secretary-Treasurer) at 905-852-9181 Ext. 212 for more details. A Committee member views the subject property before any public hearing.
Application Deadline Date | Notices Due Date | Hearing date | Agendas/Minutes |
January 20, 2023 | February 3, 2023 |
CANCELLED February 15, 2023 |
no meeting |
February 17, 2023 | March 3, 2023 | March 15, 2023 | |
March 17, 2023 | March 31, 2023 | April 12, 2023 | |
April 14, 2023 | April 28, 2023 | May 10, 2023 | |
May 19, 2023 | June 2, 2023 | June 14, 2023 | |
June 23, 2023 | July 7, 2023 | July 19, 2023 | |
July 21, 2023 | August 4, 2023 | August 16, 2023 |
Minutes |
August 25, 2023 | September 8, 2023 | September 20, 2023 |
Minutes |
September 15, 2023 | September 29, 2023 | October 18, 2023 |
Agenda Minutes |
October 20, 2023 | November 3, 2023 | November 15, 2023 |
Agenda Minutes |
November 17, 2023 | December 1, 2023 | December 13, 2023 |
Agenda Minutes |
December 22, 2023 | January 5, 2024 | January 17, 2024 |
Agenda Minutes |
2022 Committee of Adjustment - Agendas and Minutes |
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2021 Committee of Adjustment - Agendas and Minutes |
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2020 Committee of Adjustment - Agendas and Minutes |
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Hearing procedure |
The Applicant must be present or have a duly appointed agent at the hearing to present the application to the Committee. The Committee will make the decision publicly after all application discussions are complete. The Applicant and anyone who wanted a written copy will receive it by mail within 10 days. |
Appeals |
You may appeal a decision within 20 days from the date the decision was made. Please submit your notice of appeal to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment with a $125 cheque payable to "The Minister of Finance" prior to the expiry of the 20-day appeal period. The notice of appeal must be in writing and outline the reasons for the objection. At the end of the twenty-day period, if no appeal has been filed, the decision becomes final and binding and a notice will be issued. |
Committee members
The Committee of Adjustment is made of five members, two alternates, and a Secretary/Treasurer. Council appoints Committee members for a four-year term. View our Procedural By-law to learn more about our Committee's meeting, process and appointments.
The current Committee members include:
- Lynn Barkey
- Michelle McCarthy
- Ken May
- Frank Mazzotta
- Ted Shepherd
- Ed Chillman - First alternate
- Anthony Woodruff - Second alternate
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