Minor variance appeal allowed to permit reduced parking and widened driveway for third dwelling unit.
The applicants appealed the City of Pickering Committee of Adjustment's refusal of their minor variance application to permit a third dwelling unit.
The requested variances sought to reduce the required parking spaces from four to three and increase the maximum driveway width.
The City did not attend the hearing.
Relying on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the variances met the four tests under section 45(1) of the Planning Act, representing appropriate residential intensification that maintains neighbourhood character.
The appeal was allowed and the variances were authorized.
OLTOntario Land TribunalNov 13, 2025
