Minor variance to reduce Minimum Distance Separation for a new rural residential lot authorized.
The applicants sought a minor variance to reduce the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) from an existing livestock operation from 81 metres to 39 metres to permit the creation of a new residential lot.
The appellant, a neighbouring property owner, appealed the Committee of Adjustment's approval, arguing that the higher density Type B MDS guidelines should apply.
The Tribunal dismissed the appeal and authorized the variance, finding that the Type A MDS calculation was correct, the variance met the four tests under the Planning Act, and the proposed rural residential development was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the City's Official Plan.
OLTOntario Land TribunalJul 14, 2021
