Back to SearchAn application for a Minor Variance has been received from David MacDonald for the property at 6 Smythe Street and will be heard by the Committee of Adjustment for the City of St. Catharines on August 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Application Location
- 6 Smythe Street
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South side of 6 Smythe Street and east of Oakdale Avenue
- CP 6 LOT 129
Minor Variance Application details (A-35/25)
Application A-35/25 seeks relief from the City of St Catharines Zoning By-law 2013-283, as
amended for the following variances for two accessory dwelling units proposed to be
constructed in an existing detached accessory building:
- An increase of the maximum height for an accessory structure from 6.0 metres to 7.0 metres, measured to the peak of roof.
- An increase of the maximum height for all parts of any walls or supporting posts, excluding any gable or dormer on an accessory structure from 4.5 metres to 7.0 metres.
- An increase in the maximum encroachment of the exterior staircase including landing into the required rear yard from 1.2m to 4.8m.
- To permit openings on an accessory structure to a maximum height of 5.1 metres on facades facing the rear and interior and lot lines.
Hearing Participation
- Please submit any comments in writing to the Secretary-Treasurer by 4 p.m. on August 13, 2025, or you can appear in person and make a verbal presentation to the Committee. Please note that all Committee of Adjustment Hearings will be held in-person at City Hall on the 3rd floor in Council Chambers. City Hall is located at 50 Church Street, St. Catharines, Ontario (Please use the James Street entrance).
- All Hearings will be live-streamed and can be viewed online on the City of St. Catharines' YouTube account https://www.youtube.com/c/CityStCatharines
- An appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) may be dismissed if no written or verbal submissions were made at the hearing before the Committee gives or refuses to give approval to an application. Pursuant to the More Homes Built Faster Act, Appeals may be submitted by the Applicant, the Minister or a specified person or public body that has an interest in the matter.
If you have questions, wish to submit comments, or request a copy of the Notice of Decision, please contact:
Elaine Munro, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment
City Hall, P.O. Box 3012, 50 Church Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C2
905-688-5601 x1715
For more information on how to participate or make a submission via mail, phone or email, please visit our Committee of Adjustment Page.
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