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In the Township of Brock, the Committee of Adjustment schedules public hearings to review and consider minor variance and consent applications.

What is a Minor Variance Application?

A Minor Variance Application is a request through the Committee of Adjustment for permission to make changes to your property such as enlarging an existing building, or constructing a new structure that does not meet the zoning by-law's requirements.

You may also need to apply for a minor variance if you are proposing extensions, enlargements or variations of existing legal non-conforming uses under the Zoning By-law.

A proposed Minor Variance Application must meet the following criteria:

  • Does it meet the intent of the Official Plan?
  • Does it meet the intent of the Zoning By-law?
  • Is it minor in nature?*
  • Is it appropriate?

*Note: Minor in nature does not always mean the percentage of variance from what the Zoning By-law requires. Case law demonstrates that minor in nature means it will not have any adverse impact to the surrounding area.

For more information about minor variance applications, read the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing's Citizens' Guide.

What is a Consent Application?

A Consent Application is needed to:

  • Subdivide an existing lot to create a new lot(s) – often referred to as “severance”
  • Require legal access onto your neighbour's property – often referred to as “easement”. There are many types of easements some of the more common easements are:
    • Right of Way: you need to share or use a portion of your neighbouring driveway; or
    • Utility maintenance: where permission is required to gain access through your neighbouring property to maintain a utility.
  • If you want to sell or mortgage a portion of your land, obtain a mortgage, or lease that extends for 21 years

For more information about consent applications, read the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing's Citizens' Guide.

Application Forms

  • Minor Variance Application Form
  • Consent Application Form
  • Site Screening Questionnaire

Application Fees

Minor Variance
$1,500
Consent
$2,000
Validation of Title, Lease, Easement
$1,000
Re-Circulation Fee
$400

Note: Where applications for a Consent and Minor Variance are submitted and processed concurrently, a reduction of 50% of the Minor Variance Application Fee shall apply.

Contact Township staff prior to submitting an application to confirm all applicable fees and to understand if any other agency review fees would apply to your application (such as the Region of Durham or Conservation Authority). Payments should be made by separate cheques to the appropriate agencies. 

Tips for Completing Your Application

  • Ensure the site plan denotes all buildings and the distance from lot lines and other buildings in metres.  An example site plan for information is available

 Images of Simple Site Plan

  • To understand all required setbacks etc., please view the following Plates from the Zoning By-law:
    • Residential Provisions (Plate C)
    • Non-Residential Provisions (Plate D)
  • If you need support getting your application Commissioned, please contact the Planning Department to set up an appointment.

Committee of Adjustment Process

Before you apply, it is recommended you email the proposal to Planning staff for review. Township staff will review the proposal and identify the variances and details required, as well as the plans and fees required to be submitted with the application. This helps to reduce delays in the process.

To file an application, send a completed Application Form and Environmental Site Screening Questionnaire to the Planning Department, along with the required fees.  Applications should be submitted electronically. If this isn't possible, the Township will still accept paper copies.

The Committee of Adjustment (COA) process typically takes about two months to complete. The applicant is required to post a sign on the property. People within 60 metres of the subject site get a notice of the application. People who request notices are also sent one. Township staff will notify commenting agencies and provide the application materials for their review and comment. A hearing is held by the COA, where a decision is made. After the decision by the COA, there is a 20-day appeal period.

Conditions of Approval

Sometimes, consents are approved on certain conditions such as:

  • Road widenings.
  • Parkland dedication.
  • Finalized rezoning applications.

The landowner may have to enter into an agreement with the Township or Region. 

Once you meet all the conditions, you receive a certificate.

How to Appeal a Committee of Adjustment Decision?

The following people can appeal the decision of the Committee of Adjustment to the Ontario Land Tribunal:

  • The applicant
  • The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
  • A specific person or public body that has an interest in the matter as outlined in the Planning Act.

Please contact staff for more details and the cost associated with the appeal.

The Appeal Forms are available on the Ontario Land Tribunal's website.

Register to participate in a hearing

Committee of Adjustment hearings are conducted virtually. To participate in the meeting, you must pre-register in advance. Submit your request to participate via email.

You must send your registration email no later than noon on the day of the meeting. We are unable to accept registrations after the deadline.

 

Hearings

Committee of Adjustment Hearings are scheduled once per month.  If no applications are received within the application acceptance period, that month's hearing is not held.  A full  schedule of hearing dates, application deadlines, and signage deadlines is available for the full year. 

Copies of the agendas and minutes for each Committee of Adjustment hearing can be found on the Council Calendar. 

2025 Committee of Adjustment Minor variance Hearings Schedule with Application, Signage, and Appeal Deadlines

 

 Committee of Adjustment 2025 Hearing Schedule

 Hearing Date:
 January 21, 2025
 A/13/24 - 1710 Regional Rd 12 - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes
 February 18, 2025
 B/07/24 - 94 Laidlaw St N - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes
 March 18, 2025
 No Applications Received
 April 15, 2025
 A/01/25 - Howard Ave - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes
 May 20, 2025

 A/02/25 - 19 Shedden St - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

B/02/25 - 572 Highland Cres - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

 June 17, 2025
 
 July 15, 2025
 
 August 19, 2025
 
 September 16, 2025
 
 October 21, 2025
 
 November 18, 2025
 
 December 16, 2025
 

Committee of Adjustment 2024 Hearing Schedule

Hearing Date:
January 16, 2024
No Applications Received
 February 20, 2024
B/01/24, B/02/24, A/02/24 - 1705 Conc Rd 7 - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes
 March 19, 2024
No Applications Received
 April 16, 2024

A/03/24 & LD 074/2023 - 840 Conc Rd 9 - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

A/04/24 -27020 Cedarhurst Beach Rd - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

A/05/24 - 1195 Conc Rd 2 - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

A/06/24 - 24030 Thorah Park Blvd - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

 May 21, 2024

A/07/24 - 8 Thompson Rd - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

A/08/24 - Brock Conc Rd 8 - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

June 18, 2024

A/06/24 - 24030 Thorah Park Blvd - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

A/07/24 - 8 Thompson Rd - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

B/03/24 & B/04/24 - 187 King St W and 193 King St W - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

B/05/24 - 1845 Regional Rd 15 - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

July 16, 2024
No Applications Received
August 20, 2024
A/10/24 - 24700 Thorah Park Blvd - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes
September 17, 2024
No Applications Received
October 15, 2024
 No Applications Received
November 19, 2024

 A/11/24 - 448 Osborne St - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

B/06/24 - 176 Main St - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

December 17, 2024
 A/12/24 - 11001 Acton Rd - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

Committee of Adjustment 2023 Hearing Schedule

Hearing Date:
January 17, 2023
No Applications Received
February 21, 2023
A/01/23 - 20 King St - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes
March 21, 2023
No Applications Received
April 18, 2023
A/02/23 - 157 Main St - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes
May 16, 2023
A/03/23 - 24820 Thorah Park Blvd - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes
June 20, 2023

A/04/23 - 460 North St - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

A/05/23 - 484 Highland Cres - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

A/06/23 - 290 Beaver St - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

July 18, 2023
No Applications Received
August 22, 2023

A/07/23 - 23637 Lake Ridge Rd - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

A/08/23 - 28 Talbot Dr - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

September 19, 2023
No Applications Received
October 17, 2023
A/09/23 - 60 McLennan's Beach Rd - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes
November 21, 2023

A/10/23 - 451 Simcoe St - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

A/11/23 - 500 North St - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

A/12/23 - 24424 Thorah Park Blvd - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

A/13/23 - 24430 Thorah Park Blvd - Public Notice - Agenda, Meeting Link, and Minutes

December 19, 2023
No Applications Received

Committee of Adjustment 2022 Hearing Minutes

  • February 15, 2022 Minutes
  • March 15, 2022 Minutes
  • April 19, 2022 Minutes
  • May 31, 2022 Minutes
  • June 21, 2022 Minutes
  • July 19, 2022 Minutes
  • August 16, 2022 Minutes
  • October 18, 2022 Minutes

Committee of Adjustment 2021 Hearing Minutes

  • November 9, 2021 Minutes
  • October 19, 2021 Minutes
  • August 17, 2021 Minutes
  • July 20, 2021 Minutes
  • June 15, 2021 Minutes
  • May 18, 2021 Minutes
  • March 16, 2021 Minutes  
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