Committee of Adjustment
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Purpose
Section 45 of the Planning Act outlines the role of the Committee of Adjustment. The Committee can make decisions on applications for minor variances to the Zoning By-law.
Terms of Reference
- Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapters P.13 (44 & 45)
- Planning Act, Ontario Regulation 200/96, regarding Minor Variance applications
- Constituted by By-law 2021-09
Composition
A Committee of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial body appointed by Council. The Committee consists of six members. The Committee will elect one member to be chairperson and one to be the acting-chairperson. The Committee requires a minimum of three members to make quorum so that decisions can be made at a meeting.
Frequency of meetings
The Committee of Adjustment meets on an as-needed basis, typically twice monthly. Unlike Council, there is no summer recess or election recess. The term of Committee is a four (4) year session, beginning in the New Year and following Council's selection of the Committee members.
Committee of Adjustment Hearing Dates 2024
- January 25, 2024
- February 29, 2024
- March 28, 2024
- April 25, 2024
- May 30, 2024
- June 27, 2024
- July 25, 2024
- August 29, 2024
- September 26, 2024
- October 24, 2024
- November 28, 2024
- December 19, 2024
Remuneration
$100 per meeting (2024 rate)
Committee vacancies
There are no current vacancies. To apply for future vacancies, fill out the Citizen Appointments to Boards and Committees Application Form.
Committee contacts
For comments or questions about the Committee of Adjustment, please contact:
CofA@clarington.net
905-623-3379
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