The Committee of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial body that operates under the Planning Act. They hold public hearings and makes decisions on applications for minor variance and consent. This gives an opportunity for the public to comment on applications so that we can take this into consideration when making decisions.
Committee Vacancy
We are currently recruiting for one vacancy on the Committee of Adjustment. Apply using our online application form. Applications must be submitted by January 10, 2025, at noon.
Hearings
You can watch the live hearings on our YouTube channel. For more information read our agendas and minutes to stay informed.
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Review our upcoming hearing schedule to find out when you need to have all materials submitted for your project to be discussed at the next meeting.
Please note, minor variance or consent application submission does not guarantee the next hearing date. You will receive an email with your hearing date approximately four weeks in advance of the scheduled hearing. |
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Participating at a hearing |
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Hearings are held in person, City Hall 3rd Floor, Council Chambers, 50 Church Street, St. Catharines (Please use the James Street entrance) In PersonYou can appear in person and make a verbal presentation to the Committee.
Submit written correspondenceIf you'd like to submit written correspondence, you need to send your comments about an application by email to pbs@stcatharines.ca at least one week before the Committee hearing. You can also drop off your comments to City Hall located at 50 Church St. Comments should be addressed to Planning and Building Services. |
Members
The Committee of Adjustment consists of five voting members who are residents of St. Catharines, 18 years of age or older and own property in the city. The members serve a four-year term and are appointed by Council through the City's citizen appointment process.
The current Committee members are:
- Greg Redden, Chair
- David Ringler, Vice Chair
- Kerry Leask
- Tom Neale
- (fifth member vacant). If you're interested in serving on the committee, applications are now being accepted using our online application form.
- Elaine Munro - Secretary Treasurer
- Rosa Risi - Planning Committee Coordinator
Appeals
As of Nov. 28, 2022, the Province of Ontario's Bill 23 has removed third-party appeal rights for the Committee of Adjustment process. For more information, please visit Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022.