Minor variances to increase accessory dwelling unit floor area authorized as meeting the four-part test.
The applicant appealed the City of St. Catharines Committee of Adjustment's refusal of minor variance applications to increase the maximum floor area of accessory dwelling units from 80.0 square metres to 87.77 square metres.
The Tribunal found that the requested variances met the four-part test under section 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the units remained subordinate to the principal dwelling and there was no evidence of unacceptable adverse impacts.
The appeal was allowed and the variances were authorized.
OLTOntario Land TribunalDec 8, 2025
