Committee of Adjustment

Hearing schedule

Review our upcoming hearing schedule to find out when you need to have all materials submitted for your project to be discussed at the next meeting.

Please note, minor variance or consent application submission does not guarantee the next hearing date. You will receive an email with your hearing date approximately four weeks in advance of the scheduled hearing.

Participating at a hearing

There are three ways that you can participate in a committee hearing. Review each option and find out how you can have your voice heard.

Participate online through Zoom

You must register in advance to participate in the hearing through Zoom. Please complete the Committee of Adjustment Electronic Delegation Application at least five days before the scheduled hearing. You will need to complete a test Zoom session with City staff before the hearing. If you don't attend a test session, you will not be able to participate in the meeting.

Zoom Participation Registration

Submit written correspondence

If you'd like to submit written correspondence, you need to send your comments about an application by email at least one week before the Committee hearing. You can also drop off your comments to City Hall located at 50 Church St. Comments should be addressed to Planning and Building Services.

Join through telephone

To join through telephone, please call 905.688.5601 ext. 1660 and leave a message with the following information:

• Name
• Address
• Phone number
• Agenda item you wish to speak on

You must call at least five days before the scheduled hearing. We will contact you and ask you to complete the Committee of Adjustment Electronic Delegation Application. This will provide more information about how to join by telephone.

You also need to attend a test Zoom session with City staff in advance of the hearing. If you don't participate in a test session, you won't be able to participate during the meeting. You will be responsible for any costs associated with dialing-in to the meeting.