Committee of Adjustment

Electronic Committee of Adjustment Meetings

General - Electronic Committee of Adjustment Meetings

The Town is currently conducting Committee of Adjustment hearings via Zoom. Zoom allows participation by computers and mobile devices. If you wish to participate in an upcoming meeting, please see the details below.

Also, similar to Council meetings, all Committee of Adjustment meetings are livestreamed and can be viewed live at: https://www.youtube.com/user/TownOfPelham/live

Click here to view the Committee of Adjustment Electronic Meeting Procedures.

Public Participation

Fulsome public participation is encouraged. Please feel free to:

Submit Comments in Writing: You are always welcome to submit written comment by e-mail, postal mail or dropping off at the Town Hall drop box.

Written comments may be addressed to:

Ms. Sarah Leach
Secretary Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment
20 Pelham Town Square,
P.O. Box 400, Fonthill
ON L0S 1C0

sleach@pelham.ca

Verbal Submissions – Remote Participation

To make verbal comments to the Committee during the public portion of the hearing, please pre-register with the Secretary Treasurer by telephone or email by the date indicated on the Notice of Hearing.

The Secretary Treasurer will provide you the Zoom link and password in advance of the meeting. This is for pre-registered participants only and is not to be shared with others. Zoom test meetings are available by request. Please advise the Secretary Treasurer of your requirements at the time of registration.

Verbal Submissions – In-person Participation

To make verbal comments to the Committee during the public portion of the hearing, please attend the hearing in-person at the date, time and location prescribed on the Notice of Hearing. In-person participants wishing to make verbal comments are encouraged to pre-register with the Secretary Treasurer by telephone or email. This allows for the preparation of a speakers list. Although pre-registration is encouraged and preferred it is not a requirement of speaking in person at the meeting.

Please note, all verbal submissions, regardless of method, are live-streamed and recorded.

E-mail Comments Live

While viewing the meeting remotely via livestream you may submit comments to: clerks@pelham.ca. Please note, comments must be received before or during the public portion of your application of interest. If your comments are submitted after the public portion of the application you are interested in has closed, your comments will not be considered. This method of public participation is not the preferred method as you may not submit your comments in time. Use this method at your own risk. The Town is not responsible for any livestream lag, disconnection or internet failures.

How Can I Receive A Copy of the Notice of Decision?

If you provide written or verbal comments, you will automatically receive a copy of the Notice of Decision.

If you do not provide written or verbal comments, and would like to receive a copy of the Notice of Decision, please contact the Secretary Treasurer, Sarah Leach, by mail or e-mail as stated above.

More Information?

For more information, please feel free to contact:
Sarah Leach, Secretary Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment
905-980-6662
sleach@pelham.ca

Technical questions may be forwarded to:

Andrew Edwards, Planner
905-980-6666
aedwards@pelham.ca

Upcoming Committee of Adjustment Files

2025 Files

February 3, 2025 @ 4pm

B1-2025P: 649 Metler Road
B4-2025P: 1914 Cream Street

January 13, 2025 @ 4pm

A1-2025P: 1335 Effingham Street
B1-2025P: 649 Metler Road (postponed)
B4-2025P: 1914 Cream Street (postponed)
B2-2025P: 342 Highway 20
B3-2025P: 346 Highway 20
A2-2025P: 342 Highway 20
A3-2025P: 345 Highway 20

Past Committee of Adjustment Files

2024 Files

December 2, 2024 @ 4pm

A5-2023P: 1113 Garner Avenue
A38-2024P: 2828 Beamer Street

November 4, 2024 @ 4pm

B16-2024P: 889 Canboro Road
A18-2024P: 1522 Pelham Street
A34-2024P: Block 150, 75 and 77 Marie Street (deferred)
A35-2024P: 415 Sumbler Road
A36-2024P: 114 Lametti Drive

October 7, 2024 @ 4pm
A31-2024P: 13 Accursi Crescent
A32-2024P: 11 Accursi Crescent
A33-2024P: 9 Accursi Crescent
B15-2024P: 6 Elizabeth Drive

September 3, 2024 @ 4pm
A20-2024P: 16 Accursi Crescent
A21-2024P: 14 Accursi Crescent
A22-2024P: 12 Accursi Crescent
A23-2024P: 10 Accursi Crescent
A24-2024P: 8 Accursi Crescent
A25-2024P: 6 Accursi Crescent
A26-2024P: 4 Accursi Crescent
A27-2024P: 7 Accursi Crescent
A28-2024P: 5 Accursi Crescent
A29-2024P: 3 Accursi Crescent
A30-2024P: 1 Accursi Crescent

August 6, 2024 @ 4pm
A16-2024 - 25 Highway 20 E
A17-2024 - 1311 Effingham Street
A19-2024 - Part of 73-79 William Street
B13-2024 - 764 Canboro Road
B14-2024 - 28 Lorimer Street
A14-2024 - 764 Canboro Road
A15-2024 - 764 Canboro Road

July 2, 2024 @ 4pm
B11/2024 - 1395 Station Street
B12/2024 - 690 Quaker Road
A13/2024 - 304 Welland Road

June 3, 2024 @ 4pm
B10-2024 - 594 River Road
A11-2024 - 572 River Road
A12-2024 - 594 River Road

May 6, 2024 @ 4pm
B8/2024P - Summersides Village, Port Robinson Road (deferred)
A4(2)/2024P - 1313 Victoria Avenue
A8/2024P - 928 Foss Road
A9/2024P - 2 Pelham Town Square

April 2, 2024 @ 4pm
A4/2024P - 1313 Victoria Ave.
A5/2024P - 35 Philmori Blvd.
B7/2024P - 61 Port Robinson Rd.
B4/2024P - 201 Canboro Road - Part 1
B5/2024P - 201 Canboro Road - Part 2
A6/2024P - 201 Canboro Road - Part 1
A7/2024P - 201 Canboro Road - Part 2

March 4, 2024 @4pm
A2/2024P - 801 Canboro Road
A3/2024P - 27 Milburn Drive

February 5, 2024 @4pm
A1/2024P - 1334 Pelham Street

January 8, 2024 @4pm
B1/2024P - 1039 Church Street
B2/2024P - 1171 Maple Street-Part 1
B3/2024P - 1171 Maple Street-Part 2
B4/2024P - 201 Canboro Road-Part 1 (deferred)
B5/2024P - 201 Canboro Road-Part 2 (deferred)
B6/2024P - 168 Pancake Lane (deferred)

Town of Pelham fees approved by Town Council: December 18, 2024.

Payment is accepted via debit, cash or cheque made payable to the Treasurer, Town of Pelham.

Town of Pelham Fees
Basic Processing Fee - Minor Variance Application(s) Per application	$1,237.00
Basic Processing Fee - Consent Application(s) or Validation of Title Certificate Per application	$1,688.00
Request for Change in Conditions - Consent(s) Under Section 53(23) of the Planning Act	$620.00
Final Certification Fee Per application. Payable upon submission of the documents for issuance of final certification.	$445.00
Rescheduling / Recirculation Fee	$283.00

Fees are established by the the Regional Municipality of Niagara for Regional Planning and Private Sewage System review fee(s), and the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority for NPCA review fee(s). The Town of Pelham has no jurisdiction over these fees and therefore, any questions on these particular fees should be directed to the appropriate agency. Such fees are subject to change.

Agency Fees
Niagara Regional Review Fee - Minor Variance Application(s) Fees cover investigations into matters of Regional and Provincial interest performed by the Regional Niagara Development Services Department. Town / Regional staff will conduct a pre-application / pre-consultation review to determine if such fee(s) are applicable. The Niagara Region has respectfully asked that all regional application fees be paid online by visa or master card. You may do so by following link: https://niagararegion.ca/business/payments/default.aspx.	$465.00 Within Urban Areas
Niagara Regional Review Fee - Consent Application(s) Fees cover investigations into matters of Regional and Provincial interest performed by the Regional Niagara Development Services Department. Town / Regional staff will conduct a pre-application / pre-consultation review to determine if such fee(s) are applicable. The Niagara Region has respectfully asked that all regional application fees be paid online by visa or master card. You may do so by following link: https://niagararegion.ca/business/payments/default.aspx.	$695.00 Within Urban Areas $970.00 Outside of Urban Areas
Niagara Regional Private Sewage System Review Fee Required if a municipal sewage system is unavailable (i.e. private septic system proposed). Certain exemptions may be permitted; please refer to inspection form for such exemptions. The Niagara Region has respectfully asked that all regional application fees be paid online by visa or master card. You may do so by following link: https://niagararegion.ca/business/payments/default.aspx.	+$400.00
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority ("NPCA") Review Fee - Minor Variance Application(s) Town / NPCA staff will conduct a pre-application / pre-consultation review to determine if such fee(s) are applicable.	$678.00
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority ("NPCA") Review Fee - Consent Application(s) Town / NPCA staff will conduct a pre-application / pre-consultation review to determine if such fee(s) are applicable.	$1,186.50

Agency Fees

Niagara Regional Review Fee - Minor Variance Application(s)

Fees cover investigations into matters of Regional and Provincial interest performed by the Regional Niagara Development Services Department. Town / Regional staff will conduct a pre-application / pre-consultation review to determine if such fee(s) are applicable.

The Niagara Region has respectfully asked that all regional application fees be paid online by visa or master card. You may do so by following link: https://niagararegion.ca/business/payments/default.aspx.

$465.00

Within Urban Areas

Niagara Regional Review Fee - Consent Application(s)

Fees cover investigations into matters of Regional and Provincial interest performed by the Regional Niagara Development Services Department. Town / Regional staff will conduct a pre-application / pre-consultation review to determine if such fee(s) are applicable.

The Niagara Region has respectfully asked that all regional application fees be paid online by visa or master card. You may do so by following link: https://niagararegion.ca/business/payments/default.aspx.

$695.00 Within Urban Areas

$970.00 Outside of Urban Areas

Niagara Regional Private Sewage System Review Fee

Required if a municipal sewage system is unavailable (i.e. private septic system proposed). Certain exemptions may be permitted; please refer to inspection form for such exemptions.

The Niagara Region has respectfully asked that all regional application fees be paid online by visa or master card. You may do so by following link: https://niagararegion.ca/business/payments/default.aspx.

+$400.00

Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority ("NPCA") Review Fee - Minor Variance Application(s)

Town / NPCA staff will conduct a pre-application / pre-consultation review to determine if such fee(s) are applicable.

$678.00

Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority ("NPCA") Review Fee - Consent Application(s)

Town / NPCA staff will conduct a pre-application / pre-consultation review to determine if such fee(s) are applicable.

$1,186.50

There will be a minimum $35.00 fee on all cheques returned "Not Sufficient Funds". In this instance, further payment will be required by Certified Cheque, Money Order, or Cash only. This may result in a delay of the hearing.

General

The Committee of Adjustment is comprised of five citizens appointed by Council to consider applications for minor variances to zoning by-law regulations and applications for consent (severances) under the Planning Act. The Committee of Adjustment meets once a month. Please refer to the hearing schedule(s) below:
2024 Hearing Schedule
2025 Hearing Schedule

*Please note: The schedule is subject to change without notice.

Payment to Niagara Region

Payment to the Niagara Region can be provided to the Town, via cheque. This will be circulated to the Region with your application. Please address the payment to the Niagara Region.

Minor Variance Applications

A land owner who is unable to comply with the provisions of the Zoning By-law may apply to the Committee of Adjustment through a Minor Variance Application.

These minor changes to the Zoning By-law may be granted if, in the opinion of the Committee of Adjustment, the request is:

Minor in nature;
Desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, building or structure;
The general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law is maintained; and
The general intent and purpose of the Official Plan is maintained.

How do I apply for a Minor Variance?

A Pre-Application Discussion is required prior to submitting your minor variance. This process if free of charge and is arranged through the Planning Department.

A completed application form (link found below), the appropriate fee(s), necessary plans/drawings and a planning justification report/brief (if identified at pre-application discussion) are to be submitted. The application form details the exact information required on the Site Plan and the number and size of the plans required. If you have any questions on the nature of the relief from the Zoning By-law, please consult the Planning department.

Completed applications shall be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer. Although electronic copies are both welcome and encouraged, original applications must be submitted in hard copy. Please note, the Secretary Treasurer is able to commission your application free of charge. An appointment is required for submission.

Application packages are available online (see below) or by contacting the Secretary-Treasurer.. Please note, all plans should be provided in a digital format.

Minor Variance Application - pdf

Minor Variance - Additional Resources

See applicable fees above.

Consent Applications

Consent applications are required when a land owner wishes to sell, convey or transfer an interest of "part" of their land.

Consent is also required when the terms of an agreement, such as a lease, an easement or a mortgage commits the use of land for a period in excess of 21 years.

In addition to Consent, the Committee of Adjustment also has the power to issue a "Certificate of Validation" and to give "Approval of a Foreclosure of or an Exercise of a Power of Sale in a Mortgage or Charge".

How do I apply for a Consent?
Prior to consent application, all applicants are required to have a Pre-Consultation meeting with Town staff. This can be scheduled through the Planning department.

A completed application form (link found below), and the appropriate fee(s) are to be submitted along with a digital copy of a plan completed by an Ontario Land Surveyor. The application form details the exact information required on the survey. If you have any questions on how to complete the application form the Secretary-Treasurer is available to assist.

Completed applications shall be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer. Although electronic copies are both welcome and encouraged, original applications must be submitted in hard copy. Please note, the Secretary Treasurer is able to commission your application free of charge. An appointment is required for submission.

Consent Application - pdf.

Please include this form for Surplus Farm Dwelling applications: Surplus Farm Dwelling Applications

Consent - Additional Resources

Applicant Responsibilities
Consents - The 5 W's
Policies and Guidelines for Consents
Contact Checklist

See applicable fees above.

Committee of Adjustment Agenda and Minutes

2019 - 2023

For full agenda packages and minutes, please see the Council and Committee Calendar.

2018

Date	Agenda	Minutes
January 9, 2018	Jan. 9 agenda	Jan. 9 minutes
February 6, 2018	Feb. 6 agenda	Feb. 6 minutes
March 6, 2018	March 6 agenda	March 6 minutes
April 10, 2018	April 10 agenda	April 10 minutes
May 1, 2018	May 1 agenda	May 1 minutes
June 5, 2018	June 5 agenda
July 10, 2018	July 10 agenda	July 10 minutes
August 4, 2018	Aug. 4 agenda	Aug. 4 minutes
September 11, 2018	Sept. 11 agenda	Sept. 11 minutes
October 2, 2018	Oct. 2 agenda
October 30, 2018	Oct. 30 agenda
December 4, 2018	Dec. 4 agenda	Dec. 4 minutes

2017

Date	Agenda	Minutes
January 10, 2017	Jan. 10 agenda	Jan. 10 minutes
February 7, 2017	Feb. 7 agenda	Feb. 7 minutes
March 7, 2017	March 7 agenda	March 7 minutes
April 4, 2017	April 4 agenda	April 4 minutes
May 2, 2017	May 2 agenda	May 2 minutes
June 6, 2017	June 6 agenda	June 6 minutes
July 11, 2017	July 11 agenda	July 11 minutes
August 1, 2017	Aug. 1 agenda	Aug. 1 minutes
September 12, 2017	Sept. 12 agenda	Sept. 12 minutes
October 3, 2017	Oct. 3 agenda	Oct. 3 minutes
December 5, 2017	Dec. 5 agenda	Dec. 5 minutes

2016

For full Agenda packages and Minutes, please see the Council and Committee Calendar.

2015

Date	Agenda	Minutes
		Feb. 18 minutes – general membership
May 5, 2015	May 5 agenda	May 5 minutes
June 2, 2015	June 2 agenda	June 2 minutes
July 7, 2015	July 7 agenda	July 7 minutes
August 5, 2015	Aug. 5 agenda	Aug. 5 minutes
September 9, 2015	Sept. 9 agenda	Sept. 9 minutes
October 6, 2015	Oct. 6 agenda	Oct. 6 minutes
November 3, 2015	Nov. 3 agenda	Nov. 3 minutes
December 1, 2015	Dec. 1 agenda	Dec. 1 minutes

2014

Date	Agenda	Minutes
February 4, 2014	Feb. 4 agenda	Feb. 4 minutes
March 4, 2014	March 4 agenda	March 4 minutes
May 6, 2014	May 6 agenda	May 6 minutes
June 3, 2014	June 3 agenda	June 3 minutes
July 8, 2014	July 8 agenda	July 8 minutes
August 6, 2014	Aug. 6 agenda	Aug. 6 minutes
September 3, 2014	Sept. 3 agenda	Sept. 3 minutes
October 7, 2014	Oct. 7 agenda	Oct. 7 minutes
November 20, 2014	Nov. 20 agenda	Nov. 20 minutes

Electronic Committee of Adjustment Meetings

2024 Files

2023 Files

2022 Files

2021 Files

2020 Files

General

Minor Variance Applications

Consent Applications

Committee of Adjustment Agenda and Minutes