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 planningservices@innisfil.ca 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 planningservices@innisfil.ca.
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.
Committee of Adjustment members
Council appointed members to the Committee of Adjustment at the Council Meeting on February 8, 2023. Read the staff report for details.
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.
| Meeting date | Application cut-off date | Last day of appeal |
|---|---|---|
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January 19, 2023 |
December 15, 2022 |
February 8, 2023 |
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February 16, 2023 |
January 12, 2023 |
March 8, 2023 |
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March 16, 2023 |
February 9, 2023 |
April 5, 2023 |
| April 20, 2023 | March 17, 2023 | May 10, 2023 |
| May 18, 2023 | April 13, 2023 | June 7, 2023 |
| June 15, 2023 | May 11, 2023 | July 5, 2023 |
| July 20, 2023 | June 16, 2023 | August 9, 2023 |
| August 17, 2023 | July 13, 2023 | September 6, 2023 |
| September 21, 2023 | August 17, 2023 | October 11, 2023 |
| October 19, 2023 | September 14, 2023 | November 8, 2023 |
| November 16, 2023 | October 12, 2023 | December 6, 2023 |
| December 14, 2023 (2nd Thursday of the month) |
November 9, 2023 | January 3, 2024 |
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 planningservices@innisfil.ca or call us at 705-436-3740.