Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment hearings up until December 10 have given Notice of Hearing through posting in the Toronto Star. For January 2026 hearings, the CoA will return to notifying property owners by mail.

The CoA will host a commenting partners public drop-in on November 26. Please register for more information.

 

The Committee of Adjustment (CoA) is an independent quasi-judicial body administrative tribunal that makes decisions under the Planning Act on applications for minor variance, consent, and permissions to extend or enlarge legal non-conforming uses.

About the CoA, Participation Handbook & Rules of Procedure

More about the CoA Process, Participation Handbook, Application Requirements, Rules of Procedure and Privacy

Apply to the Committee of Adjustment

Development application forms, submission requirements and fees.

More Information About an Application

Search for Committee of Adjustment decisions for a particular area.

Hearing Agendas & Schedules

Find hearing agendas for your district of Toronto.

Participate at a Hearing

Committee of Adjustment public hearings are held in a hybrid in-person and virtual format. Find out how to register and participate in a hearing near you.

Committee of Adjustment Improvement Initiatives & Engagement

Improvement initiatives, service delivery and user engagement are tools that the Committee of Adjustment uses to provide valuable information to Toronto residents.

Appeals

As of November 28, 2022, only the applicant, the Minister, specified persons and public bodies can appeal.