Minor variance for driveway widening authorized to accommodate parking for additional residential units.
The appellant appealed the City of Brampton Committee of Adjustment's refusal of a minor variance to increase the maximum permitted driveway width from 6.71 metres to 8.1 metres.
The variance was sought to accommodate parking for a proposed three-unit dwelling.
The Tribunal found that the variance met the four tests under section 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the widened driveway would not result in unacceptable adverse impacts on the streetscape, drainage, or pedestrian safety, provided it was tapered to avoid a wider curb cut.
The appeal was allowed and the variance authorized subject to conditions, including the submission of a tree evaluation report.
OLTOntario Land TribunalJun 4, 2025
