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

 

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Application FeesFee 
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 4Double 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 (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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View Public Notices (below) Issued for the September 12, 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
6.1A037/24370 New Enterprise Way, Woodbridge
6.2A038/24372 New Enterprise Way, Woodbridge
6.3A092/2432 Hazelridge Court, Kleinburg
6.4A098/249701 Hwy 50, Vaughan
6.5A101/2473 View North Court, Woodbridge
6.6A104/24775 Applewood Crescent, Concord
6.7A106/2415 Ferdinand Avenue, Maple
6.8A107/24300 Atkinson Avenue, Thornhill
6.9A108/24110 Pine Valley Crescent, Woodbridge
6.10B008/2450 Pine Ridge Avenue, Woodbridge
6.11A115/2450 Pine Ridge Avenue, Woodbridge
6.12A116/2450 Pine Ridge Avenue, Woodbridge
6.13A117/24100 Lady Fenyrose Avenue, Maple
6.14A118/2471 Appian Way, Woodbridge
6.15A124/2439 Hillside Avenue, Concord
6.16A129/241840, 1850, 1860, 1890 & 1900 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan
6.17A130/24143 Thornridge Drive, Thornhill
6.18A131/24335 Vellore Avenue, Woodbridge
6.19B009/248800 Huntington Road, Vaughan

Click here to view the Committee of Adjustment Reports for applications scheduled to the September 12, 2024, hearing. A link to the reports for this hearing will be available on September 6.

 

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 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: 27 Rainbow's End

Hearing Date:

Relief from By-law 1-88, as amended, is being requested to permit the proposed construction of a covered terrace to be located in the rear yard.

Status: Approved

Address: 1930 Rutherford Rd

Hearing Date:

To permit relief from the City's Zoning By-law to permit the construction of a proposed storm water pump station and to facilitate related Site Plan Application DA.21.024

Status: Approved

Address: 7 Firglen Ridge

Hearing Date:

Relief from the City's Zoning By-law is being requested to permit the construction of an addition to the existing single family dwelling and to permit the existing shed (accessory structure).

Status: Approved

Address: 2050 Steeles Avenue West

Hearing Date:

Relief from the City's Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a Personal Service/Health and Fitness Centre within Unit 1.

Status: Approved

Address: 1 Hartman Avenue, Townhouse 1

Hearing Date:

To validate the following transfer of land in accordance with Section 57 of the Planning Act: Part of Lot 3, Registered Plan M-1110, Designated as Part 1 on Plan 65R-38541.

Status: Approved

Address: 1 Hartman Avenue, Townhouse 2

Hearing Date:

To validate the following transfer of land in accordance with Section 57 of the Planning Act: Part of Lot 3, Registered Plan M-1110, Designated as Part 2 on Plan 65R-38541

Status: Approved

Address: 1 Hartman Avenue, Townhouse 3

Hearing Date:

To validate the following transfer of land in accordance with Section 57 of the Planning Act: Part of Lot 3, Registered Plan M-1110, Designated as Part 3 on Plan 65R-38541

Status: Approved

Address: 1 Hartman Avenue, Townhouse 4

Hearing Date:

To validate the following transfer of land in accordance with Section 57 of the Planning Act: Part of Lot 3, Registered Plan M-1110, Designated as Part 4 on Plan 65R-38541

Status: Approved

Address: 1 Hartman Avenue, Townhouse 5

Hearing Date:

To validate the following transfer of land in accordance with Section 57 of the Planning Act: Part of Lot 3, Registered Plan M-1110, Designated as Part 5 on Plan 65R-3854

Status: Approved

Address: 1 Hartman Avenue, Townhouse 6

Hearing Date:

To validate the following transfer of land in accordance with Section 57 of the Planning Act: Part of Lot 3, Registered Plan M-1110, Designated as Part 6 on Plan 65R-38541

Appointed Committee Members (2022-2026)

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

Contact Information

Office of the City Clerk

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