Ottawa Committee of Adjustment

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit an existing rear deck that projected 3.76 metres into the rear yard, exceeding the 2-metre maximum permitted by the Zoning By-law.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the variance met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the proposal fit well in the area, maintained the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, and was minor in nature with no unacceptable adverse impacts on neighbouring properties.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two parcels to construct two detached dwellings, along with minor variances for reduced lot width, lot area, and corner side yard setback.

The City's Planning Report recommended deleting a variance for increased lot coverage, which the applicant agreed to.

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

The applications were granted subject to conditions, including tree protection and stormwater management.

The applicant sought consent to sever land, adjust lot lines, and establish easements to create a new lot for future institutional development, along with minor variances for lot frontage and width.

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

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

The consent and minor variance applications were granted, subject to conditions.

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 future residential development, while retaining the existing 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 subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The application was granted subject to conditions, including requirements for stormwater management, noise control, and a road widening conveyance.

The applicants applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever their industrial property into two separate parcels and to establish an easement for a sanitary sewer.

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

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

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 applied to the Committee of Adjustment for minor variances to permit a reduced lot area and lot width for the construction of a semi-detached dwelling.

Several residents raised concerns regarding the potential for the dwellings to become rooming houses, increased traffic, and loss of sunlight.

The Committee found that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the proposal fits well in the area and respects the character of the neighbourhood.

The applications were granted subject to a condition requiring a grading and drainage plan.

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

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 applications were granted subject to conditions.

The applicants applied to the Ottawa Committee of Adjustment for minor variances to permit the construction of a semi-detached dwelling.

The requested variances involved reduced lot width and lot area for both halves of the proposed dwelling.

Neighbours raised concerns about the potential for the dwellings to be used as rooming houses.

The Committee found that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the proposal fits well in the area and represents orderly development compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood.

The applications were granted subject to a condition requiring a grading and drainage plan.

The applicants applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to establish an easement/right of way for access over their property in favour of an adjacent property.

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

The Committee 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.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act for a lot line adjustment to convey a portion of their property to an abutting property owner.

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 unopposed application was granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act to permit 6 queuing spaces before/at the order board and a total of 9 queuing spaces for a proposed take-out restaurant with a drive-through, whereas the Zoning By-law required 7 and 11 spaces respectively.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variance met the four-part statutory test, noting that the proposal fit well in the area, respected the character of the neighbourhood, and would not create any unacceptable adverse impact on abutting properties.

The application was granted.

The applicants applied to the Committee of Adjustment for a minor variance to permit a reduced corner side yard setback of 2.54 metres for a garage addition, whereas the Zoning By-law requires 4.5 metres.

The Committee 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 on abutting properties, the Committee concluded the variance was minor, desirable, and maintained the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought a minor variance to permit a reduced front yard setback of 0 metres above the first storey for a proposed three-storey institutional building.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variance met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the proposal fit well in the area, respected the character of the neighbourhood, and would not create any unacceptable adverse impact on abutting properties.

The application was granted.

The applicants applied for a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act to permit a maximum building height of 9.76 metres for a new two-storey detached dwelling, whereas the Zoning By-law permits 8.0 metres.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variance met the statutory four-part test, noting that the proposal fits well in the area and respects the character of the neighbourhood.

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

The Committee granted the application, subject to the construction complying with the filed plans.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into two parcels and establish easements for vehicular and pedestrian traffic, along with minor variances for reduced lot width and area, to permit the construction of two long semi-detached dwellings.

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

The Committee also found that the requested variances met the four-part test under section 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 applications were granted subject to 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 currently under construction.

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, 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.

The applicants applied for consent to sever land for a lot line adjustment and to establish reciprocal easements for access and servicing.

They also sought a minor variance to permit a reduced interior side yard setback.

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

The applications were granted subject to conditions.

The applicants applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever their property at 3698 McBean Street into two separate parcels to create one new lot for future residential development.

The existing dwelling would remain on the retained land.

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

The Committee granted the application, finding that a plan of subdivision was not necessary, the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, and it satisfied the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit a reduced setback of 18.48 metres to the normal highwater mark of the Rideau River for the construction of a new detached dwelling, whereas the Zoning By-law requires a 30-metre setback.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variance met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting no concerns from the City or the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought consent to sever a residential property into two parcels to construct two detached dwellings, along with minor variances for reduced lot width, garage setbacks, and porch projections.

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.