Canada Post will resume postal service on December 17. Until the end of January, the Committee of Adjustment will continue to provide Notice of Hearing for upcoming applications through the Toronto Star.

The Committee of Adjustment will continue to ensure public notification of upcoming hearings in accordance with the Planning Act and its regulations. Learn how The Committee of Adjustment will keep the public informed.

The Province of Ontario’s Regulation 462/24, effective November 20, 2024, updates zoning for garden suites, laneway suites, and residential buildings up to three units. Review these changes to understand their impact on your application and consult professionals if needed.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment (CofA) is an independent quasi-judicial body administrative tribunal that makes decisions under the Planning Act on applications for minor variance, consent, and permissions to extend or enlarge legal non-conforming uses.

The Committee is comprised of 35 citizen members appointed by Council. Members serve a 4-year term. The Committee operates as smaller panels in four districts that correspond to the four Community Councils.

The Committee receives between 3000 and 4500 applications at over 90 hearings each year.

Learn more about minor variances and consent applications.

 


Privacy Notice

The information collected on the Committee of Adjustment application form is considered to be a public record as defined by section 27 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Our public hearings are recorded on video and posted to YouTube on our publicly accessible channel. As such, any information disclosed during the public hearings will be shared online to the general public.


About the Committee of Adjustment & Rules of Procedure

Committee of Adjustment brochure, Rules of Procedure and answers to frequently asked questions. As of November 28, 2022, only the applicant, the Minister, specified persons and public bodies can appeal.

Apply to the Committee of Adjustment

Development application forms, submission requirements and fees.

More Information About an Application

Search for Committee of Adjustment decisions for a particular area.

Hearing Agendas & Schedules

Find hearing agendas for your district of Toronto.

Participate at a Hearing

Committee of Adjustment public hearings are held in a hybrid in-person and virtual format. Find out how to register and participate in a hearing near you.

Committee of Adjustment Improvement Initiatives & Engagement

Improvement initiatives, service delivery and user engagement are tools that the Committee of Adjustment uses to provide valuable information to Toronto residents.

Appeals

As of November 28, 2022, only the applicant, the Minister, specified persons and public bodies can appeal.