The Committee of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial body that holds public
hearings to consider applications submitted to the Town of Cobourg
Planning Department for minor variances to the Zoning By-law and
consents for land severances, lot additions, rights-of-way, easements,
mortgages and other interests in land for a period equal to or greater
than twenty one years. The Committee operates independently from
Council and its decisions may be appealed to the Local Planning
Appeal Tribunal.

The purpose of the Committee is to provide a forum for the expeditious
and practical consideration of the aforementioned applications without
the need for a lengthy process for considering amendments to the
Zoning By-law or approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision.

The Committee of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial decision-making body consisting of five members appointed by Council to consider applications for Consent (to sever land), applications for minor variances from the Zoning By-law, and any other variances specified under the Planning Act R.S.O 1990.

The committee meets on the last Tuesday of every month from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

In accordance with Section 44(1) of the Planning Act, a Committee of
Adjustment shall not contain fewer than three (3) members. The
Cobourg Committee of Adjustment shall be composed of up to five (5)
and no less than three (3) citizen appointees and will not include a
Council Representative of the Town of Cobourg. The Municipal Clerk
or designate, and the Director of Planning and Development shall
recruit and recommend the individuals for appointment to the
Committee.

A quorum consisting of a majority of the members of the Committee is
required for a Committee meeting. Quorum will be based on the
number of active members appointed to the Committee.

• Cobourg resident and/or Taxpayer
• Over the 18 years of age

Nicole Lizotte, Recording Secretary, e-mail: NLizotte@cobourg.ca or by phone: 905-372-1005.

All meetings shall be conducted within the provisions of the Planning Act, and are required to adhere, insofar as applicable, to the provisions outlined in the Town of Cobourg Advisory Committees of Municipal Council Policies and Procedures and the Town of Cobourg Procedural By-law. Committee of Adjustment meetings shall be open to the public, however the Committee reserves the right to hold deliberations in closed session.

The Committee of Adjustment will not be required to report to the Municipal Council as it operates independently from Council due to its quasi-judicial nature. Decisions from the Committee of Adjustment may be appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.

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