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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.
 
Appointed Committee Members (2018 - 2022)
Adolfo Antinucci
Assunta (Sue) Perrella (Chair)
Hao (Charlie) Zheng 
Robert Buckler 
Stephen Kerwin (Vice Chair)
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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
2022 MEETING SCHEDULE Please note that meeting schedule is subject to change
2023 MEETING SCHEDULE Please note that meeting schedule is subject to change

Upcoming Committee of Adjustment Agenda’s & Reports


December 8, 2022 - Agenda & Staff Reports (will be available December 2) 

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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2022 COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FEES
*All fees are subject to change 

Consent Fees (Section 53 & 57, Planning Act)

Application Fee

$3,875.00

Change of Conditions

$291.00

Re-Circulation (review) Fee

$2,870.00

Certificate of Official

$285.00

Adjournment Fee (Applicable after mailing of public notice)

$579.00

 

Minor Variance Fees (Section 45, Planning Act)

Application Fee (Residential/Agricultural/Institution)

$3,155.00

Application Fee (Industrial/Commercial)

$3,671.00

Re-Circulation Fee (Residential/Agricultural/Institution)

$1,521.00

Re-Circulation Fee (Industrial/Commercial)

$1,457.00

Adjournment Fee (Applicable after mailing of public notice)

$579.00

 

Appeal Fees - Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT)

City of Vaughan Appeal Processing Fee

$892.00

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. 
 

 Committee of Adjustment Documents

 
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Folder: AGENDAS
AGENDAS
  
8/13/2020 3:43 PM
Folder: GENERAL DOCUMENTS
GENERAL DOCUMENTS
  
8/13/2020 3:26 PM
Folder: MEETING MINUTES
MEETING MINUTES
  
8/13/2020 1:18 PM
Folder: NOTICES OF DECISION
NOTICES OF DECISION
  
8/13/2020 3:00 PM
Folder: NOTICES OF HEARING
NOTICES OF HEARING
  
8/17/2017 11:09 AM
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​Looking for a particular application or property?  Try the Search Box found at the top of this page.  If you have a file number, enter it using quotes around it.  For example; "A001/16". 

Have a property address?  Again, using quotes, enter the street number and street name.  For example; "54 Arnold" - do not add the street type.

Looking for a particular document type?  Try entering the file number in quotes and then the document type.  For example, to find the decision for File A001/16 enter; "A001/16" decision.

If you require assistance please complete the Information Request Form and submit to cofa@vaughan.ca
 

 Contact Information

 

Office of the City Clerk

Phone: 905-832-8504

Email: cofa@vaughan.ca 

Location:
Vaughan City Hall, Level 100
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON  L6A 1T1
 

 Related Links

 
  • Building Standards
  • By-law library
  • City Council
  • Committees and boards
  • Committees, Council agendas and minutes
  • Development Planning
  • Office of the City Clerk
  • Zoning By-law
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • Fees 2018-2020 - By-law 160-2017 (PDF)
  • Ontario Citizens’ Guides to Land-use Planning
  • Ontario Planning Act
  • Public Redaction Procedure (PDF)
  • Request for Decision Form (PDF)
  • Sample sign photos (PDF)
  • Sign Posting Instructions (PDF)
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