The Committee of Adjustment hears applications under Section 45 of the Planning Act and Section 53 of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990 c.P13, as amended. The Committee of Adjustment is an independent body appointed by Guelph City Council. There are two major types of applications to the Committee of Adjustment: Applications for consent to create new lots or adjust boundaries and applications for minor variances to the municipal Zoning Bylaw requirements or for permission to extend land uses that have existed prior to the passing of the current bylaw.
Board Information
The Committee shall meet at 4:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month and at 4:00 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of every month, if required, or as determined by the Secretary-Treasurer.
The Committee of Adjustment is authorized to:
- grant minor variances from the City’s Zoning By-law;
- permit enlargements, extensions, or changes to legal non-conforming uses;
- give consent to sever a parcel of land into more than one lot, or as a lot addition to abutting properties;
- give consent to mortgages (or charges) on part of a property, or partial discharge of mortgages (or charges);
- issue certificates of validation; and
- give consent to create easements and grant leases for a period of 21 years or more.
Three members of the Committee will constitute quorum as per the Planning Act.
Seven appointments with terms to coincide with term of Council appointments.
City Clerk's Office
519-822-1260 extension 5603
advisorycommittees@guelph.ca
Committee of Adjustment
519-822-1260 extension 2524
cofa@guelph.ca
guelph.ca/cofa
| Name | Position | Term Start | Term End | Status | Appointed By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balaban, Ann | Member | 28 Nov 2023 | 16 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Goodfellow, Janet | Member | 06 Dec 2022 | 16 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Membreno, Pamela | Member | 27 Feb 2024 | 16 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Sayer, Greg | Member; Vice-Chair | 06 Dec 2022 | 16 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Segal, Nicole (On Leave) | Member | 27 Feb 2024 | 16 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Smith, James | Member; Chair | 06 Dec 2022 | 16 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Speers, Russell | Member | 25 Apr 2023 | 16 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
