inor 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
Once the Development Services Dept receives a completed application and fee, a Notice of Hearing is created that describes the requested variance as well as the date, time and location of the hearing. This notice is mailed to property owners within 60 m of the subject property. The Planning Committee is also notified as well as required agencies. Anyone who receives notice may attend the hearing or submit written comments, which are read at the hearing. A Committee member views the subject property before any public hearing.
You can view current planning applications online. Upcoming meetings are listed below as well as in the Township Events calendar on our landing page, viewable by selecting the applicable date of the Committee of Adjustment hearing within the calendar. Alternatively contact Marc Anthony Miller, Planning Technician (and Committee of Adjustment Secretary-Treasurer) at 905-852-9181 ext. 234 for more details.
| Application Deadline | Notices Due Date | Hearing date | Agendas/Minutes |
| December 13, 2024 | December 27, 2024 |
January 15, 2025 |
Agenda Minutes |
| January 17, 2025 | January 24, 2025 |
February 12, 2025 |
Agenda Minutes |
| February 14, 2025 | February 21, 2025 |
March 12, 2025 |
Agenda Minutes |
| March 14, 2025 |
March 21, 2025 |
April 16, 2025 |
Agenda Minutes |
| April 18, 2025 |
April 25, 2025 |
May 14, 2025 |
Agenda Minutes |
| May 16, 2025 |
May 23, 2025 |
June 18, 2025 |
Agenda Minutes |
| June 20, 2025 |
June 27, 2025 |
July 16, 2025 |
Agenda Minutes |
| July 18, 2025 |
July 25, 2025 |
August 13, 2025 |
Agenda Minutes |
| August 15, 2025 |
August 22, 2025 |
September 17, 2025 |
Agenda Minutes |
| September 19, 2025 |
September 26, 2025 |
October 15, 2025 |
Agenda Minutes |
| October 17, 2025 |
October 24, 2025 |
November 12, 2025 |
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| November 14, 2025 |
November 21, 2025 |
December 17, 2025 |
Agenda Minutes |
| December 8, 2025 |
December 12, 2025 |
January 14, 2026 |
Agenda Minutes |
Historical Committee of Adjustment Agendas and Minutes
2024 Agendas and Minutes |
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2023 Agendas and Minutes |
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2022 Agendas and Minutes |
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2021 Agendas and Minutes |
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2020 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 |
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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 - Chair
- Ken May
- Frank Mazzotta - Vice-Chair
- Ted Shepherd
- Ed Chillman - First alternate
- Anthony Woodruff - Second alternate
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