The Committee of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial decision-making body consisting of five members appointed by Council to consider applications for Consent (to sever land), applications for minor variances from the Zoning By-law, and any other variances specified under the Planning Act R.S.O 1990.
Applications to the Committee of Adjustment are processed in accordance with the requirements of Sections 45 and 53 of the Planning Act R.S.O 1990, applicable regulations (O.Reg. 200/96 and 197/96 as amended), the Statutory Powers Procedures Act and applicable provincial and municipal policies (ie. Provincial Policy Statement, Official Plan, etc). The Committee has the same powers as Council in considering and approving requests for Consent and Minor Variance.
Consent for Land Severance is the process required to divide a property into a smaller number of lots (usually less than 5 lots on a Municipal Street).
Consents approved by the Committee include:
In evaluating applications for Consent, the committee must consider:
The Zoning By-law regulates how land and buildings are used and where buildings and structures can be located. The zoning by-law also specifies lot sizes and dimensions, parking requirements, building heights and other provisions necessary to ensure proper and orderly development. Minor Variances are intended to address small, technical changes to the Zoning By-law, and provides relief from a specific Zoning By-law requirement, excusing a property owner from meeting the exact requirements of the By-law.
The Committee must ensure that the variances, if approved, satisfy the following:
Examples include:
Please note that significant adjustments to the Town of Cobourg's Zoning By-law require a Zoning By-law Amendment.
The Planning Department has prepared a guide to assist in the completion of an application for Consent or Minor Variance. The application process may take approximately 4 to 6 weeks for a Minor Variance, and 9 to 12 weeks or more for a Consent, depending on the applicant meeting all of the conditions of Consent approval.
Please contact the Planning Department at (905)372-1005 to obtain a copy of this guide.
Hearing Date |
Application Cut-Off Date |
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March 21, 2023 | February 14, 2023 |
April 18, 2023 | March 14, 2023 |
May 16, 2023 | April 11, 2023 |
June 20, 2023 | May 9, 2023 |
July 18, 2023 | June 13, 2023 |
August 15, 2023 | July 11, 2023 |
September 19, 2023 | August 8, 2023 |
October 17, 2023 | September 12, 2023 |
November 21, 2023 | October 10, 2023 |
December 19, 2023 | November 14, 2023 |
Meeting Date | Property Address | Notice of Hearing | Notice of Decision |
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March 21, 2023 | 420 Division Street | Notice of Hearing | Notice of Decision |
March 21, 2023 | 604 Daintry Crescent | Notice of Hearing | Notice of Decision |
May 16, 2023 | 4 Hawthorne Avenue | Notice of Hearing | Notice of Decision |
May 16, 2023 |
25 James St E and 321 John St |
Notice of Hearing | Notice of Decision |
June 20, 2023 |
Kerr Street |
Notice of Hearing |
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July 18, 2023 |
48 Park Street |
Notice of Hearing | Notice of Decision |
July 18, 2023 |
East Village Blocks 55-57 |
Notice of Hearing | Notice of Decision |
July 18, 2023 |
431 Ontario Street |
Notice of Hearing | Notice of Decision |