Committee of Adjustment

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 which includes the Committee Terms of Reference as Attachment A to By-law 255-2022.

Appointed Committee Members (2018 - 2022 Term)

Adolfo Antinucci

Assunta (Sue) Perrella (Chair)

Hao (Charlie) Zheng

Robert Buckler

Stephen Kerwin (Vice Chair)

Recruitment for the 2022-2026 Committee of Adjustment for the City of Vaughan is currently underway. Deadline to apply: January 30, 2023.

For more information or to submit an application please visit https://lnkd.in/gqbKNCrC

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SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SUBMISSION PROCESS

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR
CONSENT APPLICATION

You require a consent application if you wish to:

Sever a lot / Adjust a lot boundary

Establish an easement

Partial discharge of mortgage

Long term lease (>21 years)

Validation of Title

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION

If you require relief from the City’s Zoning By-law (1-88) to permit development on your property you may submit a minor variance application.

MEETING INFORMATION

2023 MEETING SCHEDULE Please note that meeting schedule is subject to change

Upcoming Committee of Adjustment Agenda’s & Reports

January 26, 2023 Agenda & Reports

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?

If you wish to view the live meeting please click here. Link will be activated at 6 p.m. on the day of the hearing.

Tips for Speaking at a Committee Meeting

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.

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2023 COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FEES
*All fees are subject to change

Consent Fees (Section 53 & 57, Planning Act)
Application Fee	$3,953.00
Change of Conditions	$297.00
Re-Circulation (review) Fee	$2,927.00
Certificate of Official	$291.00
Adjournment Fee (Applicable after mailing of public notice)	$591.00

Minor Variance Fees (Section 45, Planning Act)
Application Fee (Residential/Agricultural/Institution)	$3,218.00
Application Fee (Industrial/Commercial)	$3,744.00
Re-Circulation Fee (Residential/Agricultural/Institution)	$1,551.00
Re-Circulation Fee (Industrial/Commercial)	$1,486.00
Adjournment Fee (Applicable after mailing of public notice)	$591.00

Appeal Fees - Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT)
City of Vaughan Appeal Processing Fee	$910.00
OLT Processing Fee

All Committee of Adjustment Fees are HST Exempt

For more information on the OLT Appeal process please email cofa@vaughan.ca

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.

If you have any questions, please contact the

Secretary Treasurer at 905-832-8585 Ext. 8332.

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