Committee of Adjustment

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

Alert: Postal Workers' Strike

Due to the postal workers' strike, residents might experience delays in receiving public hearing notices by mail. However, the Committee of Adjustment remains committed to providing public notifications of upcoming hearings as per the Planning Act and its regulations. We will continue to:  

 

  • Publish hearing notices on the City's Public Notices Webpage
  • Email links to hearing agendas to community associations, Councillors' offices and other contacts.
  • Ensure a public hearing notice is posted on the property subject to an application. 

 

For more information on Public Notices and to search for notices related to upcoming Council or Committee meetings, please visit: Public Notices | City of Vaughan

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

 

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In Person Hearing Location: Vaughan City Hall, Woodbridge Room (2nd Floor), 2141 Major
Mackenzie Drive

Hearing Time: 6:00 p.m.

When will my application be scheduled? Click here to obtain more information on the process, including when a tentative hearing date will be assigned.

 

2025 Hearing Dates:

**All hearing dates are tentative and subject to change

January 16, 2025
February 6, 2025
February 27, 2025
March 20, 2025
April 10, 2025
May 1, 2025
May 29, 2025
June 19, 2025
July 10, 2025
July 31, 2025
August 21, 2025
September 11, 2025
October 9, 2025
October 30, 2025
November 20, 2025
December 11, 2025

 

 

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Application FeesFee 
Consent Application Fee - All land uses$4,692.00
Minor Development Type 1$1,840.00
Minor Development Type 2$2,381.00
Major Development 3$6,601.00
After the Fact Variances 4Double the applicable application fee
Other Fees 
OLT Appeal Fee - Minor Variance & Consent $985.00
Certificate of Official / Cancelling Certificate (Consent)$355.00
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.

$640.00

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 (a dwelling unit that is accessory to a principal dwelling unit and located within the principal dwelling unit)
  • Balcony, Porch, or Uncovered Platform
  • Private Garage or Carport
  • 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:

  • Use Permissions
  • Creation of New Lots 
  • Dwelling (includes all Dwelling Types)
  • Secondary Dwelling Unit 
  • 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.

 

Refund Policy

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Here is a link to View Public Notices (below) Issued for the December 5, 2024, Committee of Adjustment Hearing

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

Item:File No:Property
6.1A039/24112 Lady Jessica Drive, Maple
6.2A078/24376 Stegman's Mill Road, Kleinburg
6.3A137/23116 Renaissance Court, Thornhill
6.4A157/247082 Islington Avenue, Vaughan
6.5A168/24280 Nativio Street, Woodbridge
6.6A169/2457 Sculpture Garden Lane, Kleinburg
6.7A173/2440 Appian Way, Woodbridge
6.8A174/24278 Hunterwood Chase, Maple
6.9A176/248118 Dufferin Street, Vaughan
6.10A177/248001 Bathurst Street, Vaughan
6.11B012/24110 Citation Drive, Concord

Committee of Adjustment Reports for applications scheduled for the December 5, 2024, hearing are available here.

 

These reports contain a summary of the application, 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. 

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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 submit written comments on an application? 

If you wish to submit written comments to the Committee on an application, please email comments to cofa@vaughan.ca by noon on the day prior to the scheduled hearing. Ensure that you quote the file number in the subject line of your email. 

 

You may also send or deliver written correspondence to the City of Vaughan, Office of the City Clerk, Committee of Adjustment, at 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan, ON, L6A 1T1. Please follow up with our office to confirm that your written comments are received before the scheduled hearing date.

 

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: 36 Hayhoe Avenue

Hearing Date:

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a proposed single family dwelling and retaining wall.

Status: Approved

Address: 616 Applewood Crescent

Hearing Date:

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit the development of a proposed hotel and to facilitate related Site Plan Application DA.18.048.

Status: Approved

Address: 126 Pine Valley Crescent

Hearing Date:

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit the construction of a proposed single-family dwelling, swimming pool and location of A/C unit and generator.

Status: Approved

Address: 217 Roseborough Crescent

Hearing Date:

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a proposed cabana.

Status: Approved

Address: 1600 Steeles Avenue

Hearing Date:

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit the use of a "Clinic" and “Massage Establishment" on the subject lands.

Status: Approved

Address: 6100 Langstaff Road

Hearing Date:

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a proposed development consisting of two, 2-storey data processing center buildings that include an ancillary office component. Relief is also required to facilitate related Site Plan Application DA.22.008.

Status: Approved

Address: Block 5, Plan 65M-4761, Units 1, 3 & 5 (Huntington Road)

Hearing Date:

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit increased garage width for townhouse units 1, 3 & 5 constructed on Block 5, Plan 65M4761.

Status: Approved

Address: Block 2, Plan 65M-4761 (Huntington Road)

Hearing Date:

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit increased garage width for townhouses constructed on Block 2, Plan 65M4761

Status: Approved

Address: Block 1, Plan 65M-4761, Units 1, 2 & 5 (Huntington Road)

Hearing Date:

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit increased garage width for townhouse units 1, 2 & 5 constructed on Block 1, Plan 65M4761.

Status: Approved

Address: Block 9, Plan 65M-4761 (Haldimand Street)

Hearing Date:

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a reduced rear yard setback for townhouses constructed on *Block 9, Plan 65M4761.

Contact Information

Office of the City Clerk

Vaughan City Hall
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1
Canada

Appointed Committee Members (2022-2026)

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