Committee of Adjustment
The City of Barrie has established a Committee of Adjustment to make decisions on applications for consents and minor variances. The Committee is made up of five members (including a chair), appointed by City Council to serve a four-year term.
| Consent Applications | |
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consent application is required to subdivide land without the requirement of a plan of subdivision. Consent applications can take the form of the creation of new lots, lot boundary adjustments, the creation of easements, and leases exceeding a period of 21 years. See
Guidelines for Consent Applications. In accordance with section 54(5) of the
Planning Act, Council has delegated the authority to grant a Consent to the Committee of Adjustment. The Committee of Adjustment may grant a Consent if satisfied that a Plan of Subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development of land.
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| Minor Variance Applications | |
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Minor Variance application is for permission or relief from the requirements of the City's Zoning By-law where circumstances make it difficult to comply with the specific zoning standards. See
Guidelines for Minor Variance Applications. In accordance with section 45 of the
Planning Act, Council has delegated the authority to authorize a minor variance to the Committee of Adjustment. The Committee of Adjustment may authorize a minor variance if the Committee is satisfied that: - The variance requested is minor in nature.
- The general intent and purpose of the City's Official Plan is maintained.
- The general intent and purpose of the City's Zoning By-law is maintained.
- The proposal is desirable for the development of the land.
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| Applications Process | |
It is recommended that prior to the submission of an application for Consent or Minor Variance, an applicant should consult with planning staff to determine all application requirements. This consultation will ensure that each application is processed in an effective and efficient manner. Please e-mail ServiceBarrie@barrie.ca to arrange for a consultation.
Consent Applications or
Minor Variance Applications can be submitted: - online via
barrie.ca/APLI
- by email to
CofA@barrie.ca
- by mail to the City of Barrie Planning Department
70 Collier Street, P.O. Box 400, Barrie, ON, L4M 4T5 - by drop boxes at City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie
The applications must include all required documentation and the prescribed fees. Required documentation includes: - A survey
- A site plan
- The owner's consent if applicable
- Supporting documentation if applicable (i.e. technical reports and studies, elevation drawings, floor plans, civil engineering and landscape plans, etc.)
Once an application has been deemed complete, the applicant will be required to post a public notice sign on the subject property. The public notice sign will provide details of the application including the project description, Committee meeting information and who members of the public can contact for additional information. In addition, a public notice will be sent to all property owners within 60 metres of the subject property. A Committee meeting is scheduled each month. At the Committee meeting, members of the public have an opportunity to provide comments and the Committee will make a decision on the application. At the meeting, the Committee will announce the application(s) to be heard and the applicant will provide a brief overview of the application to the Committee and the public. The Secretary-Treasurer will provide a summary of staff and agency comments, after which the chair will open the floor to members of the public to provide comments on the application. Members of the public may also submit written comments to the Secretary-Treasurer in advance of the meeting by: - emailing comments to
CofA@barrie.ca
- mailing comments to the City of Barrie Planning Department
70 Collier Street, P.O. Box 400, Barrie, ON, L4M 4T5 - delivering via the drop boxes at City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie
Once a decision has been made at the meeting, a notice of decision will be sent to all interested parties and the application will be subject to a 20-day appeal period.
If no appeal is received within the 20-day appeal period, the decision is final and binding.
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Committee of Adjustment Public Meetings
All Committee of Adjustment meetings are open to the public and any interested party can appear before the Committee to express their views in support of, or opposition to, an application. Members of the public may also submit written comments to the Secretary-Treasurer in advance of the meeting (see Applications Process above).
With the current restrictions on public gatherings due to COVID-19, Committee of Adjustment hearings are being held in a virtual forum with electronic participation. Hearings will take place via a Zoom conference call.
Upcoming and previous meeting information is posted below.
Register to attend the January 27th Public Meeting
Registered attendees will be provided with a Meeting ID and Participant number. The Virtual Public Meeting Attendee Guide includes information on how to join and participate in the meeting.