Consent and minor variances for lot boundary adjustment on agricultural lands refused as not minor.
The City of St. Catharines appealed the Committee of Adjustment's approval of a consent and minor variances that would facilitate a lot boundary adjustment to construct a new detached dwelling and septic system on lands designated for agricultural use.
The applicants argued the adjustment was minor and for technical reasons.
The Tribunal allowed the appeal, finding that the proposed boundary adjustment was not minor, took significantly more land than necessary for the technical requirement of a new septic system, and failed to protect agricultural resources in conformity with the applicable official plans and the Greenbelt Plan.
OLTOntario Land TribunalAug 8, 2024
