Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment derives its jurisdiction from the Planning Act. Applications to the Committee are processed in accordance with the requirements of Section 45 and 53 of the Planning Act, applicable regulations (O.Reg. 200/96 and 197/96 as amended), the Statutory Powers Procedures Act and applicable Town policies.
The Committee is authorized by the Planning Act to consider applications for:
- Minor variances from the provisions of the Zoning By-law;
- Extensions, enlargements or variations of existing legal non-conforming uses under the Zoning By-law;
- Land division (severing a new lot from an existing lot, adding land to an existing lot, easements, mortgages or leases in excess of 21 years);
- Determining whether a particular use conforms with the provisions of the Zoning By-law where the uses of land, buildings or structures permitted in the by-law are defined in general terms.
Application forms for Consent (Land Severance) and Minor Variance are available. Forms are also available from the Building and Planning Department located at the following address:
Libro Credit Union Centre
3295 Meloche Road
Amherstburg, ON
N9V 2Y8
The Committee of Adjustment is comprised of five (5) appointed members from the public.
Members
- Committee Member - Anthony Campigotto (Chair)
- Committee Member - Terris Buchanan (Vice Chair)
- Committee Member - Debbie Rollier
- Committee Member - Donald Shaw
- Committee Member - Josh Mailloux
- Staff Liaison/Secretary Treasurer - Janine Mastronardi, Planner
If you are interested in becoming a member of this committee, please check our Committee Vacancies page for current openings.
Contact the Staff Liaison
Email: Janine Mastronardi
Tel: 519-736-5408 ext. 2134
Fax: 519-736-9859
All consent and minor variance applications must be submitted to the Town a minimum of four weeks prior to the Committee of Adjustment meeting.
Speak at a Committee of Adjustment Meeting
Notice of Public Hearings and Notice of Decisions can be found on the Committee of Adjustment Notices page.
If you would like to participate in the Committee of Adjustment meeting electronically, please email the Staff Liaison to request the meeting invitation.
If you have comments regarding an application, but are unable to participate in the Committee of Adjustment meeting, they may be submitted in writing no later than 4:00 p.m. the Monday before the meeting. Comments may be sent by email, mail, or in person to the Staff Liaison at the following address:
Libro Credit Union Centre
3295 Meloche Road
Amherstburg, ON
N9V 2Y8
All public comments received prior to the meeting will be read aloud at the beginning of the relevant application.
Meeting Schedule
The Committee of Adjustment meets on a monthly basis. Please check our Council and Committee Meeting Calendar for upcoming meetings.
The Committee's Terms of Reference and meeting agendas and minutes are also available for viewing.
