Appeal dismissed; minor variance for reduced side yard setback on undersized agricultural lot authorized.
The Municipality of Grey Highlands appealed a Committee of Adjustment decision granting a minor variance to reduce the interior side yard setback from 15 m to 6 m for a single detached dwelling on an undersized lot in an agricultural zone.
The Tribunal heard competing expert planning evidence regarding whether the variance met the four tests under s. 45(1) of the Planning Act and was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.
The Tribunal accepted the evidence of the applicants' planners, finding that the Zoning By-law explicitly contemplates the proposed residential use on undersized lots.
The appeal was dismissed and the variance was authorized subject to conditions.
OLTOntario Land TribunalFeb 17, 2026
