Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is appointed by Council to grant minor variances to the Zoning By-law.
A minor variance application is required when one or more regulations of the Zoning By-law cannot be met. The application is heard by the Committee of Adjustment. The application is viewed on the following merits:
The variance(s) must:
- Be minor;
- Be desirable for the appropriate development of use of the land, building or structure;
- Maintain the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law; and
- Maintain the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan
Minor variance application forms can be picked up at the Municipal Office. The fee for processing the application is $100. The typical processing time is 30 days + a 20 day appeal period.