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Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is responsible for making decisions on all applications for:
- minor variance; and,
- permission relating to legal non-conforming uses.
When making decisions, the Committee is guided by:
- the Planning Act;
- relevant Provincial Policy, Official Plan Policies and Zoning By-law regulations;
- comments from various agencies and residents; and,
- local knowledge, past practices and individual circumstances pertaining to the application.
Applications
Planning application forms are available by contacting the Planning Department.
Public Hearings
The Committee of Adjustment typically meets on the last Monday of the month to consider applications for minor variances from the Township's Zoning By-law and are open to the public.
Public Hearing Notices
Public Hearing Notices are advertised in our Newsfeed. Please note that Committee meeting details are subject to change so please check them often. View the Council and Committee Calendar for meeting dates.
How to participate in a public hearing |
Pre-registerIf you would like to participate, make comment or speak during a Public Hearing, please pre-register with the Planning Department. Details on how to register are included in the Public Hearing Notices. Join the MeetingOnce registered, you will have the option to join the meeting online or by telephone. Details on how to join are included in the Public Hearing Notices. Watch the MeetingCommittee of Adjustment hearings can be watched live on our YouTube Channel. Please note that live-stream links provided for each hearing will only be activated while Committee of Adjustment is in session. |