Committee of Adjustment
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Purpose
Section 45 of the Planning Act outlines the role of the Committee of Adjustment. The Committee can make decisions on applications for minor variances to the Zoning By-law.
Terms of reference
- Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapters P.13 (44 & 45)
- Planning Act, Ontario Regulation 200/96, regarding Minor Variance applications
- Constituted by By-law 2021-09
Composition
A Committee of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial body appointed by Council. The Committee consists of six members. The Committee will elect one member to be chairperson and one to be the acting-chairperson. The Committee requires a minimum of three members to make quorum so that decisions can be made at a meeting.
Frequency of meetings
The Committee of Adjustment meets on an as-needed basis, typically twice monthly. Unlike Council, there is no summer recess or election recess. The term of Committee is a four (4) year session, beginning in the New Year and following Council's selection of the Committee members.
Committee of Adjustment hearing dates 2026
| Hearing date | Application submission deadline |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2026 | Applications due by December 12, 2025 |
| February 26, 2026 | Applications due by January 9, 2026 |
| March 26, 2026 | Applications due by February 13, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 | Applications due by March 13, 2026 |
| May 28, 2026 | Applications due by April 10, 2026 |
| June 25, 2026 | Applications due by May 15, 2026 |
| July 23, 2026 | Applications due by June 12, 2026 |
| August 27, 2026 | Applications due by July 10, 2026 |
| September 24, 2026 | Applications due by August 14, 2026 |
| October 22, 2026 | Applications due by September 11, 2026 |
| November 26, 2026 | Applications due by October 9, 2026 |
| December 17, 2026 | Applications due by November 13, 2026 |
| To be determined | Applications due December 11, 2026 |
Remuneration
$100 per meeting (2024 rate)
Committee vacancies
There are no current vacancies. To apply for future vacancies, fill out the Appointments to Boards and Committees Application Form.
Committee contacts
For comments or questions about the Committee of Adjustment, please contact:
CofA@clarington.net
905-623-3379
Agenda
Minutes
Contact Us
Address: 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6
Phone: 905-623-3379
TTY: 1-844-790-1599
