OTTCOA 2024

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit a reduced rear yard setback of 6.02 metres (instead of the required 7.5 metres) to construct a sunroom at the rear of their existing dwelling.

The application was unopposed, and the City's Planning Report raised no concerns.

The Committee of Adjustment applied the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act and found that the variance was minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two separate parcels, creating separate ownership for each half of an existing semi-detached dwelling.

The application was unopposed.

The Committee of Adjustment found that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the application met the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to conditions, including a tree planting plan and a joint use and maintenance agreement.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for a Certificate of Cancellation under section 53(45) of the Planning Act regarding a previously granted provisional consent for a conveyance.

The City's Planning Report raised no concerns, and no objections were received from other agencies.

The Committee was satisfied that it was appropriate to issue the certificate and granted the application.

The applicants sought a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act to permit a reduced side yard setback of 1.98 metres, instead of the required 3 metres, to expand their existing garage.

The application was unopposed and supported by City planning staff.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variance met the statutory four-part test, as it was minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicant, Lahave Properties Ltd., applied for minor variances to permit a reduced rear yard setback and a reduced corner side yard setback for an enclosed entrance to an existing underground parking garage ramp.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

Finding that the variances were minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the Committee granted the application.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a 1.82 square metre portion of their property to the abutting property owner.

The conveyance would resolve an existing garage eave encroachment.

The Committee of Adjustment found the application consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to conditions, including the consolidation of the severed land with the abutting property.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit reduced total side yard setbacks for two proposed detached dwellings.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

Finding that the variances were minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the Committee granted the applications as amended.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a residential property into two separate parcels to allow for the construction of a new detached dwelling, while retaining an existing dwelling currently under construction.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application alongside the criteria in section 51(24) of the Planning Act and the Provincial Policy Statement.

Finding that the proposal promoted efficient land use and development within a built-up area, and noting no objections from the City or public, the Committee granted the provisional consent subject to standard conditions regarding servicing, grading, noise attenuation, and tree protection.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit a reduced interior side yard setback of 3.29 metres, whereas the zoning by-law required 5.0 metres, to regularize an existing non-complying dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variance met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The variance was deemed minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced building stepback, reduced setback between buildings, reduced rear yard setback, and increased building width for a proposed 10-storey addition to an existing mixed-use building.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, as they were minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever their property into two separate parcels to create one new lot for residential development.

The Committee of Adjustment found that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the application was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and met the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced rear yard setback, rear yard area, and interior side yard setback to expand an existing detached garage.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, as they were minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted as amended.

The applicants sought consent to sever a 40.6-hectare portion of their property to merge with an abutting property, retaining a 1.6-hectare parcel with an existing dwelling.

The City of Ottawa Committee of Adjustment reviewed the application under section 53 of the Planning Act.

Finding the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act, the Committee granted the provisional consent subject to conditions.

The applicant, Crestpoint Real Estate (Iber Road) Inc., applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever its property at 140 Iber Road into two separate parcels to establish separate ownership for two existing industrial buildings.

The Committee considered the application under sections 53 and 51(24) of the Planning Act.

Finding that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, had regard for matters of provincial interest, and that a plan of subdivision was not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the municipality, the Committee granted the provisional consent subject to several conditions, including the provision of a grading and drainage plan and a common elements agreement.

The applicants applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to subdivide their property into two separate parcels for residential development, proposing to construct one detached dwelling with two additional dwelling units on each parcel.

The Committee considered the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act and found that a plan of subdivision was not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the municipality.

The Committee granted the provisional consent subject to several conditions, including the approval of concurrent minor variance applications, payment of cash-in-lieu of parkland, and the execution of a development agreement regarding stormwater management and tree protection.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to subdivide a property into two separate parcels to create separate ownership for each half of an existing semi-detached dwelling and establish an easement/right-of-way for parking and access.

The applications were unopposed.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the applications, finding that a plan of subdivision was not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the municipality, and that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and had adequate regard for the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The consent was granted subject to several conditions, including the approval of concurrent minor variance applications and the registration of various agreements and easements.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a commercial property into two parcels to create a new lot for future development, while retaining the existing medical office building and surface parking.

The application was unopposed and supported by City Planning.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the application, finding that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and met the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act, subject to standard conditions including cash-in-lieu of parkland and servicing requirements.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit front yard parking and a covered porch projecting into the corner sight triangle to facilitate the construction of a new detached dwelling with an additional basement unit.

The Committee of Adjustment applied the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

Finding that the proposal fits well in the area, respects the neighbourhood character, and creates no unacceptable adverse impacts, the Committee concluded the variances were minor, desirable, and maintained the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought minor variances to subdivide a property into two separate parcels for each half of an existing semi-detached dwelling and to establish easements for parking and access.

The requested variances included permitting a parking space on a different lot, a parking space in the front yard, and an increased width for a shared driveway.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the proposal respected the character of the neighbourhood and represented orderly development.

The applications were granted.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to subdivide a property into two separate parcels for future development.

The application was unopposed and the City's Planning Report raised no concerns.

The Committee of Adjustment found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in compliance with the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application for provisional consent was granted subject to standard conditions regarding the filing of a registered Reference Plan and electronic registration documents.