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.
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.