Ottawa Committee of Adjustment

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two separate parcels to establish separate ownership for each unit of an existing semi-detached dwelling.

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

The application was granted subject to conditions, including the provision of independent services and a joint use and maintenance agreement.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever its property into two separate parcels to create one new lot for residential development.

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

The application was granted subject to conditions, including a requirement to register a noise warning on title.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two separate parcels to create separate ownership for each half of a semi-detached dwelling currently under construction.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application under section 53 of the Planning Act.

Finding the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and having adequate regard for the criteria in subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act, the Committee granted the provisional consent subject to several conditions, including cash-in-lieu of parkland, independent servicing, and noise attenuation warnings.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever a property into two separate parcels to construct a long semi-detached dwelling with secondary dwelling units, and to establish easements for access, parking, and amenity space.

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

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

The applicants sought consent to sever their rural property into three separate parcels to create two new lots for future residential development, retaining the existing dwelling on the third parcel.

The City requested adjournments to review various environmental, geotechnical, and mineral resource impact studies.

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

Provisional consent was granted subject to several conditions, including the completion of a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment, a Mineral Resource Impact Assessment, and a Geotechnical Report to the City's satisfaction.

The applicants sought consent to sever their property into two separate parcels to establish separate ownership for each half of an existing semi-detached dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application under section 53 of the Planning Act.

The City Planner had no concerns, while a neighbour raised concerns about parking and past short-term rental use.

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

The application for consent 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 consent to sever a property into two separate parcels to create two new lots for the construction of two three-storey low-rise apartment buildings.

The Committee considered the application under section 53 of the Planning Act and the criteria in subsection 51(24).

The Committee found that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, had adequate regard for matters of provincial interest, and that a plan of subdivision was not necessary.

The Committee granted the provisional consent subject to several conditions, including the approval of a concurrent minor variance application, payment of cash-in-lieu of parkland, tree planting, and the execution of a Joint Use, Maintenance and Common Elements Agreement.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced lot width and reduced soft landscaping area to subdivide a property and construct two three-storey low-rise apartment buildings.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the proposal fit well in the neighbourhood and would not create any unacceptable adverse impacts.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought minor variances to permit a reduced rear yard setback and rear yard area to construct a one-storey sunroom addition on the west side of their existing dwelling.

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 character of the neighbourhood, and will not create any unacceptable adverse impact, 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 applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever a property into three separate parcels to create two new lots for the construction of three long semi-detached dwellings, and to establish associated easements and rights-of-way.

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 adequate 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 provisional consent subject to several conditions.

The applicants sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever their property into two separate parcels to create separate ownership for each half of a semi-detached dwelling.

The City's Planning Report raised no concerns, though it requested a condition requiring evidence that the party wall met the Ontario Building Code's fire separation requirements.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the application, finding that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and met the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The Committee declined to impose the requested fire separation condition, noting the dwelling was subject to the building permit process when constructed.

The applicants sought minor variances to extend an existing deck, requesting a 0-metre projection from the rear lot line and a reduced rear yard setback of 1.06 metres.

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

The proposal fit well within the area, respected the neighbourhood's character, and would not create any unacceptable adverse impacts on abutting properties.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two separate parcels to construct two three-storey semi-detached dwellings, each with secondary dwelling units.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act and found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement promoting efficient land use and intensification.

The Committee granted provisional consent subject to several conditions, including a noise attenuation study, road widening conveyance, and a joint-use and maintenance agreement.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever a property to create one new residential lot.

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

The application was granted subject to conditions, including the provision of an Environmental Impact Statement and a report demonstrating the adequacy of the aquifer.

The applicants sought consent under Section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment and a grant of easement/right of way.

The severed land, containing two existing accessory buildings, would merge with the abutting property to the west, while an easement would be established over the severed land in favour of the retained land for access.

The Committee of Adjustment found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 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 land with the abutting property.

The applicants 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 the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, had adequate regard for matters of provincial interest, and met the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to conditions, including the provision of independent private sewage systems and a report demonstrating the adequacy of the aquifer.

The applicant sought consent to sever a rural property to create one new residential lot, retaining the existing dwelling on the retained parcel.

The City had no concerns but requested conditions, including a potential road widening.

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

The application was granted subject to standard conditions, including provisions for road widening and groundwater adequacy.

The applicant, Hydro Ottawa Limited, sought a minor variance to permit a reduced corner side yard setback of 2.2 metres for two existing electrical control buildings, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 7.5 metres.

The structures were built without a building permit, resulting in an order to comply.

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

The applicant sought a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act to permit an increased footprint area of 116.22 square metres for a coach house, whereas the Zoning By-law permits a maximum of 95 square metres.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variance met the four-part statutory 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 Committee declined to impose the City's requested condition for a notice on title concerning groundwater, finding it unreasonable given the minor increase in building footprint.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit a reduced rear yard setback of 4.62 metres, instead of the required 7.5 metres, to construct a sunroom at the rear of their dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the application 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 in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.