An application for a Minor Variance has been received from Scott Smith for the property at 11 Paxton Avenue and will be heard by the Committee of Adjustment for the City of St. Catharines on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at 5 p.m.

Application Location:

• 11 Paxton Avenue
• Northwest corner of Paxton Avenue and Peel Street
• RCP 703 Pt Lt 4 RP 30 R14227 Part 2

Minor Variance Application details (A-64/24)

Application A-64/24 seeks relief from the City of St Catharines Zoning By-law 2013-283, as amended, for the relocation of existing detached dwelling currently located at 13 Paxton Street:

1. An increase of the maximum accessory lot coverage from 40 per cent to 46 per cent.
2. A reduction in the minimum setback from a front lot line for a platform structure (porch) with a platform height above grade 0.6 metres or less from 3 metres to 1.22 metres.
3. A reduction in the minimum setback from a front lot line for a platform structure (balcony) with a platform height above grade 1.2 metres or greater from 3 metres (being the required front yard of the principal building) to 1.22 metres.

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Hearing Participation

• Please submit any comments in writing to the Secretary Treasurer by 4 p.m. on Dec. 4, 2024, or you can appear in person and make a verbal presentation to the Committee. Please note, that all Committee of Adjustment Hearings will be held in-person in City Hall on the 3rd floor in Council Chambers. City Hall is located at 50 Church Street, St. Catharines, Ontario (Please use the James Street entrance). 
• All Hearings will also be live-streamed and can be viewed online on the City of St. Catharines' YouTube account: youtube.com/CityStCatharines
• An appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) may be dismissed if no written, or verbal submission were made at time of the hearing before the Committee gives or refuses to give approval to an application. Pursuant to the More Homes Built Faster Act Appeals may be submitted by the Applicant, Minister or a specified person or public body that has an interest in the matter.

If you have questions, wish to submit comments, or request a copy of the Notice of Decision, please contact:

Elaine Munro, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment
City Hall, P.O. Box 3012, 50 Church Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C2
905.688.5601 Ext. 1715
cofa@stcatharines.ca 

For more information on how to participate or make a submission via mail, phone or email please visit our Committee of Adjustment Page.