Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment reviews applications for Minor Variances to the Zoning By-law, Fence By-law or Sign By-law for properties in the Town of Innisfil. If your project doesn't comply with these by-laws, you will need to apply for a variance.

This committee is an independent body appointed by Council under By-law 010-23, which outlines its appointments, terms, and procedures. 

Apply for a variance

We accept the following variance applications through Cloudpermit, our online application portal:

• Minor Variance
• Fence Variance
• Sign Variance

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If you have any questions, please email planningservices@innisfil.ca.

Other application types

For situations where a land division by Plan of Subdivision is not required, you may apply for a Consent Application through Cloudpermit.

Types of severances

There are three types of severances:

1. Creation of a new lot
2. Addition to an existing lot
3. Minor boundary adjustment

Other consent purposes:

• Permanent easements
• Leases greater than 21 years (less a day)
• Validation of Title

All Consent and Validation of Title applications must be submitted through Cloudpermit. 

Hearings

Our Committee of Adjustment reviews the above noted applications in public meetings, or hearings, under the Ontario Planning Act. We are currently holding hybrid hearings in-person at Town Hall and virtually by teleconference.

View previous and current agendas, application packages, comments and decisions

2026 Hearing Dates

The Committee of Adjustment has hearings the third Thursday of every month unless noted otherwise, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Process

The Committee of Adjustment process takes approximately two months from the time you submit an application until a decision is made and the appeal period expires. If conditions are attached to a decision, the process could take longer. If a decision is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, the decision is not final until it has been approved or denied by the Tribunal.

Contact us

Please reach out to planningservices@innisfil.ca or call us at 705-436-3710 if you have any questions before submitting your application. Our staff can provide information about the application process and public hearings.