Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment has been appointed by Council to adjudicate applications for Minor Variance and Consent under the Planning Act.

The Ontario Planning Act establishes the authority of the Committee of Adjustment to make decisions on the following:

Consent to create an easement of right-of-way
Consent to register a mortgage over part of a property
Consent to register a lease over part of a lot for more than 21 years
Consent to split land into more than one lot
Consent to a technical conveyance (transferring property from one owner to another where the land was originally separated and has become joined)
Minor variances from the Zoning By-law

In addition to applicable legislation, the Committee is also governed by the Committee of Adjustment Procedural By-law, as amended by By-law 255-2022

Appointed Committee Members (2022-2026)

Assunta (Sue) Perrella (Chair)
Brandon Bell
Jordan Kalpin
Mark Milunsky
Stephen Kerwin (Vice Chair)

Submit an Application

Online Permitting Portal - User Manual (Step by Step Guide to Submitting an Application)

Frequently Asked Questions

Stages of Processing

Helpful Tips to Accelerate Processing

2024 COA Hearing Dates

Submit an Application

Application Fees & Meeting Information

Application Type	Fee or Charge
Consent Application Fee - All land uses	$4,332.00
Minor Development Type 1	$1,700.00
Minor Development Type 2	$2,200.00
Major Development 3	$6,100.00
After the Fact Variances 4	Double the applicable application fee
OLT Appeal Fee - Minor Variance & Consent	$910.00
Adjournment Fee - Minor Variance & Consent Adjournment fees may be required in instances where an application requires adjournment after the issuance of statutory public notice.	$591.00

IMPORTANT:

Where a Minor Type 1, Minor Type 2 and/or Major Development Fee applies in the same application, the higher fee will apply.

An application fee is required for each separate (conveyable) lot.

Minor Development Type 1

All variances in support of Minor Development Type 1, including but not limited to:

Driveway
Landscape, including hard and soft landscape
Swimming pool
Accessory building or structure, Residential accessory structure
Secondary suite
Balcony, porch, or uncovered platform
Private garage or carport
Encroachments including ornamental building feature

Minor Development Type 2

All variances in support of Minor Development Type 2, including but not limited to:

Building additions and alterations to existing dwelling with three dwelling units or less
Home Industry
Home Occupation
Outdoor Display Area
Outdoor Display Area, Seasonal
Outdoor Patio associated with restaurant use
Outdoor Storage

Major Development

All variances in support of residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial uses or development standards and the creation of new lots. Including, but not limited to:

Dwelling, Accessory Agriculture
Model Home
Temporary Sales Office

After the Fact Variances are required as a result of a registered complaint, construction inspection, building order or enforcement action.

Note: All Fees are HST Exempt. The City reserves the right to review HST applicability for any regulatory or legislative changes.

Meeting Dates

A tentative hearing date will be provided to an applicant once an application reaches Stage 2, which requires completion of a zoning review. Tentative hearing dates are provided to assist the applicant with preparing the required public notice sign and should not be considered final as they are subject to change based on comments and recommendations received from staff and agencies.

Refund Policy

Upcoming Applications - Scheduled for the December 7, 2023 Committee of Adjustment Hearing

View Public Notices (below) Issued for the December 7, 2023, Committee of Adjustment Hearing.

Item:	File No:	Property
6.1	A018/23	15 Lady Bianca Court, Maple
6.2	A108/23	62 Lancer Drive, Maple
6.3	A128/23	56 Edilcan Drive, Concord
6.4	A136/23	69 Kingly Crest Way, Woodbridge
6.5	A141/23	57 Amelynn Crescent, Woodbridge
6.6	A153/23	41 Whitefaulds Road, Maple
6.7	A164/23	3 Redelmeier Court, Maple
6.8	A167/23	2920 Hwy 7 Bldg 5, Vaughan
6.9	A172/23	232 Treelawn Boulevard, Kleinburg
6.10	A176/23	39 Davos Road, Townhouse 8, Woodbridge
6.11	B019/23	236 Wallace Street, Woodbridge

To obtain more information on any of the above applications, including plans, please email cofa@vaughan.ca

Committee of Adjustment Reports

**Reports contain a summary of the application, including description of requested variances from the City’s Zoning By-law, staff/agency recommendations, public comments received to date, and all plans and sketches submitted with the application.

December 7, 2023 Agenda & Reports (will be available on the website December 1)

Public Participation

Do you want to speak to the Committee?

If you wish to speak to the Committee on an application please email the Request to Speak Form to cofa@vaughan.ca by noon on the day prior to the scheduled hearing.

Do you want to watch the Committee Hearing?

Click here to view the live meeting. Link will be activated at 6 p.m. on the day of the hearing.

Tips for Speaking at a Committee Meeting

Be present at the start of the hearing (6 p.m.). An application may be approved at the start of the hearing where there is no public feedback or requests to speak.
Ensure you have all relevant documents and information about the matter you are speaking about.
Introduce yourself before you start your deputation – provide your name and address.
Highlight your key points related to the agenda item.
Remember the time limit – you will have five minutes to speak.
Larger groups or organizations should consider appointing a single representative to speak on behalf of everyone.

Public Record

All personal information collected because of this public meeting (including both written and oral submissions) is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Planning Act and all other relevant legislation, and will be used to assist in deciding on this matter. All personal information (as defined by MFIPPA), including (but not limited to) names, addresses, opinions and comments collected will become property of the City of Vaughan, will be made available for public disclosure (including being posted on the internet) and will be used to assist the Committee of Adjustment and staff to process this application.

Request a Decision

If you wish to receive a copy of the Committee's decision on an application, please complete and submit Request for Decision form to cofa@vaughan.ca

Important Changes to Third Party Appeal Rights

The Provincial Government has amended the Planning Act and generally removed rights of third parties to appeal Committee of Adjustment decisions. As of November 28, 2022, only the applicant, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, specified persons and public bodies (as defined in the Planning Act), are permitted to appeal decisions of the Committee of Adjustment.