Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment has been appointed by Council to adjudicate applications for Minor Variance and Consent under the Planning Act.
Ontario 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
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
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Application Fees Fee Consent Application Fee - All land uses $4,444.30 Minor Development Type 1 $1,742.50 Minor Development Type 2 $2,255.00 Major Development 3 $6,252.50 After the Fact Variances 4 Double the applicable application fee Other Fees OLT Appeal Fee - Minor Variance & Consent $932.75 Certificate of Official / Cancelling Certificate (Consent) $336.20 Application Recirculation (all application types) 50% of the application fee Adjournment Fee - Minor Variance & Consent
Adjournment fees may be required in instances where an application requires adjournment after the issuance of statutory public notice.
$605.78 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 3
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 4
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.
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View Public Notices (below) Issued for the April 25, 2024, Committee of Adjustment Hearing.
Item: File No: Property 6.1 B023/23 555 Nashville Road, Kleinburg 6.2 A192/23 555 Nashville Road, Kleinburg 6.3 A193/23 555 Nashville Road, Kleinburg 6.4 A012/24 57 Napier Street, Kleinburg 6.5 A021/24 9 Rosshaven Crescent, Woodbridge 6.6 A026/24 126 Klein's Ridge, Kleinburg 6.7 A036/24 207 Lisa Crescent, Thornhill 6.8 A044/24 7575 Hwy 27 Bldg C, Vaughan 6.9 A047/24 105 Kilmuir Gate, Woodbridge 6.10 A207/23 351 New Enterprise Way, Woodbridge To obtain more information on any of the above applications, including plans, please email cofa@vaughan.ca.
Click here to view the Committee of Adjustment Reports for applications scheduled to the April 25, 2024, hearing. (A link to reports will be available on April 19, 2024)
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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.
How to Search for a Notice of Decision
To search for a Committee of Adjustment decision, please use the search tool below.
This library contains .PDF copies of the most recent decisions enacted by the Committee of Adjustment.
If you require assistance please complete the Information Request Form and submit to cofa@vaughan.ca
Status: Approved
Address: 225 Bradwick Drive
Hearing Date:
Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit office use within Unit #1 and to permit reduced landscaping requirements onsite.
Status: Approved
Address: 15 Grandvista Crescent
Hearing Date:
Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a proposed cabana.
Status: Approved
Address: 72 Napier Street
Hearing Date:
Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit the location of the ground mounted pool equipment and reduced soft landscaping requirements in the rear yard.
Status: Approved
Address: 203 Purple Creek Road
Hearing Date:
Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a proposed cabana.
Status: Approved
Address: 93 Rosshaven Crescent
Hearing Date:
Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a proposed cabana and reduced front yard landscaping requirements.
Status: Approved
Address: 446 Spring Gate Blvd
Hearing Date:
Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a second storey addition to the front of the existing dwelling.
Status: Approved
Address: 126 Villa Park Drive
Hearing Date:
Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a proposed cabana.
Status: Approved
Address: 151 Roseheath Drive
Hearing Date:
Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a proposed pool and location of ground mounted pool equipment.
Status: Approved
Address: 33 Laskin Drive, TH 22
Hearing Date:
Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a proposed balcony in the rear yard.
Status: Approved
Address: 9929 Keele Street
Hearing Date:
Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit the relocation of the proposed underground parking structure to an above-ground integrated parking structure within the building.
The parking structure is required to support a mixed-use development consisting of a 5-storey building associated with Site Plan Application DA.23.001.
Appointed Committee Members (2022-2026)
- Assunta (Sue) Perrella (Chair)
- Brandon Bell
- Jordan Kalpin
- Mark Milunsky
- Stephen Kerwin (Vice Chair)