Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment reviews planning applications for Minor Variance, Consent, and the expansion of Legal Non-Conforming uses. The City of Port Colborne Committee of Adjustment consists of 5 members appointed by Council in accordance with the Planning Act. The Committee meets to consider applications on a monthly basis. Please see the schedule below.
Committee of Adjustment 2024 Schedule
Please be advised that Committee of Adjustment applications are to be submitted via appointment only to the Secretary-Treasurer. If you wish to make an application submission, please contact Taya Taraba at taya.taraba@portcolborne.ca or via phone at (905) 228-8124.
Terms of Reference
View the CoA Terms of Reference.
Upcoming Meetings, Agendas, and Minutes
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What Kind of Applications Does the Committee Consider? |
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Committee of Adjustment Members |
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Committee members serve a term concurrent with that of the Council that appointed them. The committee elects a Chair who presides at hearings, and a Secretary-Treasurer who is responsible for application processing and record keeping. The current members are:
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When Do I Need to Submit My Application By? |
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If you are to make an application for the Committee of Adjustment, whether it is a Minor Variance or Consent application, please ensure that your complete applications, payment, and sketch are submitted by the following dates:
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January 17, 2024 The following links contain the Notices of Hearing for each application: |
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Rights of Appeal
A decision on a Minor Variance or Consent (or any conditions of the consent) can be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) but only if the objector is:
- The applicant; or
- A person who provided oral or written submissions at a Public Hearing and/or asked, in writing, to receive notice of the decision.
You must file your appeal within 20 days of the date of making/mailing a decision with the Secretary-Treasurer. Written reasons supporting your objection and payment of the OLT fee for an appeal must be included. An appeal to the OLT is a serious matter.
For more information regarding the City of Port Colborne's Committee of Adjustment please contact Taya Taraba, Planning Technician and Secretary-Treasurer.
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