Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment reviews applications for Minor Variances to the Zoning By-law, Fence By-law or Sign By-law or properties in the Town of Innisfil. If your project doesn't comply with these by-laws, you will need to submit a variance application. The Committee of Adjustment is a Council-appointed independent body appointed by By-law 007-19, which outlines committee appointments, terms, and procedures. 

Apply for a variance

Please reach out to  if you have any questions before submitting your application. Our staff can provide information about by-laws and the application process. To apply, complete the relevant form and email it to us at .

• Minor Variance Application Form
• Fence Variance Application Form
• Sign Variance Application Form

Other application forms

The Committee of Adjustment also handles other application requests besides variance applications. You can also submit a Consent Application or a Validation of Title Application.

Hearings

Our Committee of Adjustment reviews the above noted applications in public meetings, or hearings, under the Ontario Planning Act. We are currently holding hearings virtually by teleconference.

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

2023 Hearing dates

The committee 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

For questions about variance applications or public hearings, please email  or call us at 705-436-3740.