Frequently Asked Questions

Published by Town of Aurora

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This is the Town of Aurora’s document, as published on its website on 22 October 2026. The municipality may have changed it since: check the current version at the source. Legal notice

Type: Guide
Published by: Town of Aurora
For: homeowner
Building types: All building types
Pages: 6
Agencies: Committee of Adjustment · Ontario Land Tribunal
Instruments: Planning Act

Overview

The Town of Aurora Planning and Development Services six-page Committee of Adjustment Questions and Answers. Eighteen numbered questions explain the Committee, minor variances, permissions and consents, who can apply, what accompanies an application, fees and refunds, timelines and appeal periods, attendance at the hearing, conditions of approval, building permits after a variance and the Ontario Land Tribunal. It sits beside the Town's Committee of Adjustment forms, checklist and process outline.

What it covers

What is the “Committee of Adjustment”?
What is a “Minor Variance”?
What is a “Permission”?
What is a “Consent”?
Who can submit an application to the Committee of Adjustment?
How much does it cost to submit an application to the Committee of Adjustment?
If my application is denied, do I get a refund of my application fee?
How do I guarantee a positive ruling on my application?
What can I do if I am dissatisfied with a Committee of Adjustment decision?
If approved, does a Minor Variance change the Zoning By-law?

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