S. Galbraith

The appellant appealed the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of a minor variance application to permit a laneway suite in an excluded area under the zoning by-law.

During the course of the hearing, the provincial legislature passed Bill 23, amending the Planning Act to prohibit municipal councils from passing by-laws that prohibit ancillary dwelling units on urban residential lots.

Consequently, the City issued a clear Zoning Certificate for the proposed laneway suite, rendering the variance relief unnecessary.

The appellant requested to withdraw the appeal, which was allowed by the Tribunal.