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.

Committee of Adjustment Purpose Statement and Service Commitment

The Committee of Adjustment has the authority, given by City Council under the Planning Act, to make decisions on applications for certain changes to buildings, properties, and land. These include applications to vary zoning rules (Minor Variance), divide or adjust property lines (Consent), or extend existing uses that do not meet current zoning by-law requirements (Legal Non-Conforming Uses).

The Committee considers applications through a fair, transparent, and evidence-based process to make decisions that follow the intent of City Council’s existing policies and align with Toronto’s long-term planning and community priorities.

About the CoA Participation Handbook, Purpose Statement & Service Commitment, and 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.