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:
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
Adjournment Fee - Minor Variance & Consent
Adjournment fees may be required in instances where an application requires adjournment after the issuance of statutory public notice.
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:
Minor Development Type 2
All variances in support of Minor Development Type 2, including but not limited to:
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:
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.
Upcoming Hearing - September 12, 2024 (Scheduled Applications & Reports)| Item: | File No: | Property |
|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | A037/24 | 370 New Enterprise Way, Woodbridge |
| 6.2 | A038/24 | 372 New Enterprise Way, Woodbridge |
| 6.3 | A092/24 | 32 Hazelridge Court, Kleinburg |
| 6.4 | A098/24 | 9701 Hwy 50, Vaughan |
| 6.5 | A101/24 | 73 View North Court, Woodbridge |
| 6.6 | A104/24 | 775 Applewood Crescent, Concord |
| 6.7 | A106/24 | 15 Ferdinand Avenue, Maple |
| 6.8 | A107/24 | 300 Atkinson Avenue, Thornhill |
| 6.9 | A108/24 | 110 Pine Valley Crescent, Woodbridge |
| 6.10 | B008/24 | 50 Pine Ridge Avenue, Woodbridge |
| 6.11 | A115/24 | 50 Pine Ridge Avenue, Woodbridge |
| 6.12 | A116/24 | 50 Pine Ridge Avenue, Woodbridge |
| 6.13 | A117/24 | 100 Lady Fenyrose Avenue, Maple |
| 6.14 | A118/24 | 71 Appian Way, Woodbridge |
| 6.15 | A124/24 | 39 Hillside Avenue, Concord |
| 6.16 | A129/24 | 1840, 1850, 1860, 1890 & 1900 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan |
| 6.17 | A130/24 | 143 Thornridge Drive, Thornhill |
| 6.18 | A131/24 | 335 Vellore Avenue, Woodbridge |
| 6.19 | B009/24 | 8800 Huntington Road, Vaughan |
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.
Public ParticipationDo 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.
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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.
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