OTTCOA 2026

The applicants applied for consent to sever their property into two separate lots, each containing one half of an existing semi-detached dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, had regard for matters of provincial interest, and satisfied the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to conditions.

The Applicant applied for consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a portion of their property and transfer it to the adjacent landowner as a lot addition.

The Committee of Adjustment reviewed the application against the criteria in subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act and the Provincial Planning Statement.

Finding no objections and noting the City Planning Report raised no concerns, the Committee granted provisional consent subject to conditions, including parcel consolidation and independent municipal services.

The applicant applied for consent to sever their property into two separate parcels under section 53 of the Planning Act, retaining the existing dwelling on one parcel and creating a vacant farmland parcel.

The application was unopposed and supported by the City's Planning Report.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, and had adequate regard for the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to conditions, including obtaining a Zoning By-law Amendment to restrict residential development on the retained lands.

The applicants sought permission under section 45 of the Planning Act to build a one-storey addition with a roof top terrace at the rear of their existing legal non-conforming house.

The Committee of Adjustment found the requested permission desirable for the appropriate use of the land and noted it would not create any unacceptable adverse impact on abutting properties.

The application was granted as an unopposed fast-track consent item.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit a reduced rear yard setback and a reduced chimney projection setback to facilitate the addition of a third storey and a single-storey rear extension to their single-family home.

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

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-laws.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought minor variances to construct a one-storey detached dwelling with an attached garage.

The requested variances included increased lot coverage, reduced setbacks from a watercourse for the dwelling and septic system, and reduced lot area and width.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the application met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the proposal fit well in the area, raised no concerns from the City's Planning Report, and would not create any unacceptable adverse impact on neighbouring properties.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought consent to sever its property into two separate parcels to create a new lot for future development, while retaining the existing two-storey office building.

The Committee of Adjustment 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 application was granted subject to conditions, including requirements for independent municipal services and a site servicing brief.

The applicant applied for minor variances to permit a reduced soft landscaped area and an increased balcony projection for a proposed semi-detached dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment evaluated the applications against the four-part test under s. 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.

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

The existing house would be retained while a detached garage would be demolished.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and satisfied the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to several conditions, including requirements for independent municipal services, stormwater management, and tree protection.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to transfer a portion of its property to the owner of the adjacent land.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, had regard for matters of provincial interest, and satisfied the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

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

The applicant sought minor variances to convert a ground-floor commercial unit into a residential apartment, resulting in a 13-unit residential building.

The requested variances included reductions to setbacks, landscaped area, parking spaces, and amenity areas.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the application met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting no objections from the public or city planning staff.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought consent to sever a residential property into two parcels for future development, retaining the existing dwelling on one parcel.

The applicant also requested minor variances for reduced lot area, increased driveway width, and reduced rear yard area for the retained parcel.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the consent applications satisfied the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act and that the minor variances met the four-part test under section 45(1).

The applications were granted subject to conditions, with one member dissenting on the lot area variance.

The applicant sought consent for a lot line adjustment to transfer part of its property to an adjacent owner, along with the establishment of various easements for vehicular access and municipal services.

The Committee of Adjustment reviewed the application against the criteria in section 51(24) of the Planning Act and the Provincial Planning Statement.

Finding that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the proposal represented orderly development, the Committee granted the provisional consent subject to standard conditions.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two parcels, creating one new lot for future residential development while retaining the existing dwelling.

The application was unopposed and supported by the City's Planning Report.

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 Planning Statement and met the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The consent was granted subject to standard conditions including hydrogeological reporting and municipal addressing.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to subdivide a property into two parcels, creating one new lot for future development while retaining an existing four-storey medical building on the other lot.

The application was unopposed and supported by the City's Planning Report.

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 servicing requirements and a road widening conveyance.

The applicant applied for consent to sever a property into two separate parcels to create a new lot for future development and to establish shared access easements.

The application was unopposed and proceeded on the fast-track consent agenda.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and satisfied the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to standard conditions, including requirements for independent servicing, noise control, and a joint use and maintenance agreement.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever a property into two separate parcels to create one new lot for future residential development, while retaining the existing dwelling.

The applicant also sought to establish an easement/right of way for access to parking.

The Committee considered the criteria under subsection 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 application was granted subject to conditions, including a requirement for a tree planting plan.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit a reduced interior side yard setback and increased building height for a detached garage, as well as a reduced interior side yard setback for a second-storey addition.

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

Finding no unacceptable adverse impacts and noting the proposal respected the neighbourhood character, 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 consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever their property into two separate parcels.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application, which was unopposed, and found it consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to conditions regarding servicing and registration.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to subdivide their property into two parcels for future residential development.

The Committee of Adjustment reviewed the application against the criteria in subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act and the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024.

Finding no objections and noting the City Planning Report raised no concerns, the Committee granted the application subject to standard conditions regarding municipal addressing, hydrogeological reporting, and grading.