Application for Appointment to the Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal appointed by City Council which operates under the authority granted by the Province of Ontario under the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended. Committee of Adjustment meetings operate in accordance with the Committee of Adjustment Hearing Procedures. The mandate of the Committee of Adjustment is to consider applications under the Planning Act for:

Minor variances from the provisions of any by-law that implements the Official Plan, including the City’s Zoning By-law, in accordance with Section 45 of the Planning Act;
Enlarging or extending a building or structure that is legally non-confirming or a change in legal non-conforming use, in accordance with Section 45 of the Planning Act;
Consents to sever in respect of land in the City of Barrie in accordance with Section 53 of the Planning Act;
Validation certificates are in accordance with Section 57 of the Planning Act.

Eligibility

An applicant or member must be:

A resident or owner of property in the City of Barrie;
At least 18 years of age;
Meet other membership eligibility as required by legislation, or as deemed necessary to fulfill a committee’s mandate as reflected in the terms of reference or by-law.

The personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001. The information is used to assess an applicant’s eligibility to serve on a City of Barrie Committee, Board, or Commission. Questions about this collection of information can be directed to: City Clerk/Director of Legislative and Court Services, 70 Collier Street, PO Box 400, Barrie ON L4M 4T5, email cityclerks@barrie.ca or by telephone at 705-726-4242.

Accessible alternate formats are available upon request by contacting cityclerks@barrie.ca

Applicant Information

First

Last

Phone

Address

Address 2

City/Town

ZIP/Postal Code

Which of the following apply to you in relation to the City of Barrie? Select all that apply.

I reside in the City of Barrie

I own property in the City of Barrie

I own a business in the City of Barrie

Qualifications

What are your qualifications and experiences working on committees, boards, or commissions?

If you have previously served on a committee, board or commission in an elected or appointed capacity for an agency, board or commission, ratepayer group or similar organization, please provide details.

Include the name of the Committee, Board or Commission or group and your years of service.

Explain how your appointment will benefit the committee.

Availability

The Committee of Adjustment will meet monthly, or at the call of the chair, at 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise scheduled. The meetings are conducted in a virtual format.

Will you be able to attend meetings?

Yes

Maybe

Please describe any scheduling considerations or accommodations that may affect your participation.

Do you understand that appointment to the Committee is made by Council and that submitting an application does not guarantee appointment?

Yes

Code of Conduct

City Council adopted a Code of Conduct for members of Council and its Boards and Committees. The purpose and intent of the Council Code of Conduct is to establish standards of conduct for members of Council, local boards, and committee members in the individual conduct of their official duties.

Do you acknowledge that a Code of Conduct applies and agree to abide by the terms contained within the Code of Conduct?

Yes

I confirm the information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Please upload a résumé or any other relevant documentation.

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The City of Barrie welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a barrier-free and accessible experience for applicants. If contacted for a committee appointment, please advise if you require accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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