Beth Henderson

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever their property into two parcels, creating one new vacant lot while retaining the remainder as farmland.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application, which was unopposed and supported by an Environmental Impact Statement.

The Committee found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and satisfied the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application for consent was granted subject to several conditions, including cash-in-lieu of parkland, road widening conveyances, and groundwater adequacy reporting.

The applicants sought a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act to permit an increased lot coverage of 26% for the construction of a detached dwelling, where the Zoning By-law permits a maximum of 15%.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variance met the four-part test under the Planning Act, noting that the proposal fits well in the area, respects the character of the neighbourhood, and represents orderly development.

The application was granted subject to the construction being in accordance with the filed plans.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to subdivide their agricultural property to create one new lot for a surplus farm dwelling, with the retained land continuing to be used for agricultural purposes.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application, the City's planning report, and the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

Finding the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in the public interest, the Committee granted the provisional consent subject to several conditions, including a 13-metre road widening.

The applicant sought a minor variance to permit a reduced interior side yard setback of 0 metres for a new canopy over an existing fueling station, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 4.5 metres.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the application met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The variance was deemed minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever their property into three separate parcels to create two new lots for future residential development.

The City's Planning Report raised no concerns subject to certain conditions, which were amended at the hearing with the agreement of the applicant's agent and the City.

The Committee found that the proposed severances were consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, had regard for matters of provincial interest, and satisfied the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The applications for consent were granted subject to conditions, including requirements for private sewage systems, groundwater quality, and a noise warning clause.

The applicants sought a minor variance to increase the maximum permitted lot coverage from 15% to 26% to construct a new detached dwelling.

The application was unopposed and proceeded on the fast-track consent agenda.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variance met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, as it was minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever their property to create one new lot, with the retained land remaining as farmland.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application, an Environmental Impact Statement, and the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

Finding the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in the public interest, the Committee granted the application subject to several conditions, including cash-in-lieu of parkland, road widening, and well water adequacy reports.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to subdivide their rural property into three separate parcels to create two new lots for residential development.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act and the Provincial Policy Statement.

The Committee found that a plan of subdivision was not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the municipality and that the proposal was in the public interest.

The applications for consent were granted, subject to several conditions including the approval of a concurrent minor variance application, the provision of a Geotechnical Report, and a Mineral Resource Impact Assessment.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit a reduced minimum distance separation of 134 metres from an existing livestock facility to a proposed lot line, whereas the Zoning By-law required 185 metres.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the application met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The variance was deemed minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicant applied for consent under Section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a portion of its property to an abutting property owner.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application and found it consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the criteria under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to conditions, including the consolidation of the severed land with the abutting property.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two separate parcels to create a new lot for future development.

The Committee of Adjustment found the unopposed application consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in compliance with the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to conditions, including requirements for groundwater and geotechnical agreements, and a septic impact assessment.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a portion of land and for a grant of easement/right-of-way to create a new lot for a surplus farm dwelling.

The application was unopposed and supported by the City's Planning Report.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, had regard for matters of provincial interest, and satisfied the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application for provisional consent was granted subject to several conditions, including obtaining a Zoning By-law Amendment to prohibit residential development on the retained lands.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment and to sever land to create a new lot for a surplus farm dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment found the applications consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the Official Plan.

The applications were granted subject to conditions, including parcel consolidation and zoning by-law amendments.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit the construction of a two-storey garage with a loft, requiring relief for increased cumulative floor area and height.

The application was unopposed.

The Committee of Adjustment applied the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act and found that the variances were minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit an increased building height and area for a two-storey coach house.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, as they were minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted without opposition.

The applicant sought a minor variance to reduce the minimum rear yard setback from 6 metres to 3.05 metres to construct a sunroom and an uncovered deck.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the application met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting no objections from the City or neighbours.

The variance was authorized.

The applicant, 15040787 Canada Inc., applied to the Ottawa Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever a property into three separate parcels to create two new lots for residential development.

The Committee considered the Environmental Impact Study and the City Planning Report, which raised no concerns subject to conditions.

The Committee found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The applications for consent were granted subject to several conditions, including groundwater quality and quantity reports, geotechnical agreements, and road widening conveyances.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into three separate parcels to create two new lots for residential development, retaining the existing dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act, the Provincial Policy Statement, and input from City Planning staff regarding a floodplain on the property.

Finding that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the proposal was consistent with provincial and municipal policies, the Committee granted the provisional consent subject to several conditions, including requirements for groundwater and geotechnical assessments.

The applicants sought consent to sever an agricultural property to create a new lot for a surplus farm dwelling, with the retained land continuing to be used for agricultural purposes.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the application, finding it consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The approval was subject to several conditions, including a requirement for a scoped Mineral Resource Impact Assessment, with one member dissenting on the necessity of that specific condition.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit an existing rear deck to be located 2.15 metres from the rear lot line, whereas the Zoning By-law requires a minimum of 4 metres.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application under the four-part test of subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

Finding that the deck fits well in the area, maintains the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, and creates no unacceptable adverse impact on neighbouring properties, the Committee granted the application.

The variance was authorized subject to being restricted to the life of the existing deck structure.