Minor Variances and Consent Applications
Milton’s Committee of Adjustment and Consent (COA) reviews applications for minor variances from the Zoning By-law and some land severance (division) applications. The COA includes five Milton residents who are appointed by Council for a four-year term. In Milton, the Commissioner of Development Services approves undisputed consents for land division instead of the COA. For additional details about minor variances and land severance (consent) applications, please contact the Committee of Adjustment.
Meeting schedule
The COA meets once a month to hear applications, discuss any issues or concerns, and make decisions. You can attend any of the meetings to speak to the COA about an application. View the meeting schedule below.
Appeal Process
In April 2024, the Province of Ontario implemented changes that limit who is permitted to appeal Committee of Adjustment decisions. Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, limits who is allowed to appeal Committee of Adjustment decisions to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). The OLT is an independent provincial tribunal that is responsible for resolving appeals and applications on a variety of contentious municipal and land use planning matters.
As a result of this legislation, only the applicant, the municipality, certain public bodies and the Minister can appeal a decision to the OLT. If you are an area resident and you do not agree with the Committee’s decision, you are no longer permitted to appeal their decision. If a Committee of Adjustment decision is appealed to the OLT, by an eligible party, and you spoke at the hearing, or provided written comments, you can request participant status and make written submission to the OLT for consideration as part of the decision-making process. . The OLT Citizen Liaison can help you better understand these rules, practices and procedures of the OLT.
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