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Committee of Adjustment Participation Handbook

Published by City of Toronto Committee of Adjustment under Zoning In Toronto

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Alias
Participation Guide
Applies to
any
Work types
minor variance · consent · severance
Instruments
Planning Act

The City of Toronto Committee of Adjustment's handbook for the people who appear before it, carried on the City's zoning in Toronto page. Fifty-four pages describe the tribunal and its staff, how members decide minor variance and consent applications against the Planning Act's four tests and consent considerations, and what a public hearing looks like. Separate step-by-step sections address applicants and neighbours, with tips on communicating, preparing comments and public speaking, then questions and answers, definitions and sample notices.

What it covers

  • Welcome to the Committee of Adjustment
  • Summary
  • How to Use This Handbook
  • Acknowledgements
  • 1. About Us
  • 1.1 Who We Are and What We Do
  • The Role of Committee Staff
  • Our Process at a Glance
  • The Role of Committee Members
  • 2. The Decision-Making Process
  • 2.1 How Committee Members Make Decisions
  • Decisions on Minor Variance Applications
  • The Four Tests
  • Decisions on Consent Applications
  • Consent Considerations
  • 2.2 If You Disagree with a Decision
  • 2.3 What to Expect at the Public Hearing
  • Public Hearing Procedures
  • Tips for Hiring an Agent
  • 3. Applicant's Guide to the Committee of Adjustment
  • 3.1 Applicants' Responsibilities and Rights
  • 3.2 Step-by-Step for Applicants
  • Tips for Communicating with Neighbours
  • Tips for Presenting at the Public Hearing
  • 4. Neighbour's Guide to the Committee of Adjustment
  • 4.1 Neighbours' Responsibilities and Rights
  • 4.2 Step-by-Step for Neighbours
  • Tips for Preparing Comments
  • Tips for Effective Public Speaking
  • 5. Questions and Answers
  • 6. Where to Find More Information
  • 7. Definitions
  • Appendix A. Related Legislation, Regulations, and Policies
  • Appendix B. Sample Signs and Notices
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Publisher
City of Toronto Committee of Adjustment
Category
Guides · zoning
Published under
Zoning In Toronto — the municipality's own heading
Agencies
City of Toronto Committee of Adjustment · Toronto Local Appeal Body
Document date
2025
Tags
guidecommittee-of-adjustmentminor-varianceconsentzoning
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