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Committee of Adjustment
July 8, 2026
What was decided (17 motions)
17 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT minor variance application A02-2026 seeking relief from Section 3.1 Table 3.1.a.6, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a height of 4.7 m for an accessory structure, whereas a maximum of 4.5 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A02-2026 seeking relief from Section 3.1 Table 3.1.a.3, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a rear yard setback of 0.3 m for an accessory structure, whereas a minimum of 0.6 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; That minor variance application A02-2026 seeking relief from Section 3.24.3, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit eaves to project closer than 0.3 m to the rear lot line, whereas 0.3 m is otherwise permitted BE APPROVED; THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) of the Planning Act , R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 5.2 of Report No. 2026-119”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A20-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.5.1.1, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a lot frontage of 8.2 m, whereas a minimum of 9 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A20-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.5.1.2, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a lot area of 220 m 2 , whereas a minimum of 270 m 2 is otherwise required BE APPROVED; THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) of the Planning Act , R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 5.2 of Report No. 2026-251”.
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A23-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1 Table 7.4.1.4, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum front yard of 3.2 m for the length of the proposed enclosed front porch, whereas a minimum of 6 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) of the Planning Act , R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 5.2 of Report No. 2026-332”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A25-2026 seeking relief from Schedule A Section 1 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code Chapter 478 to permit a billboard sign on a lot zoned Major Commercial Centre (H8-MCC) on the west side of King George Road (between Powerline Road and Summerhayes Crescent) ), whereas billboard signs are only to be permitted on a lot zoned General Commercial (C8) BE APPROVED; THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) of the Planning Act , R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 5.2 of Report No. 2026-339”.
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried
THAT minor variance application A21-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1.1 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum lot frontage of 7.3 m for the retained parcel, and a frontage of 4.8 m for the severed parcel whereas a minimum of 9 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A21-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1.2 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum lot area of 242 m 2 for the retained parcel, and a lot area of 161 m 2 for the severed parcel whereas a minimum of 270 m 2 is otherwise required BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A21-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1.6 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum interior side yard of 0.6 m for the severed parcel, whereas a minimum of 1.2 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and is desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, THAT consent application B13-2026 to sever a parcel of land from 26 Grandview Street, having a frontage of 4.8 m and a lot area of 161 m 2 , and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 7.3 m and a lot area of 242 m 2 , BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2026-337; THAT the reasons for approval of B13-2026 are as follows:
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
THAT minor variance application A22-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1.5 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 for the retained lands to permit a rear yard of 1.2 m whereas a minimum of 7.5 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, THAT consent application B16-2026 to sever a parcel of land from 30 Proctor Avenue, having a frontage of 20.75 m and a lot area of 465 m 2 , and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 21.95 m and a lot area of 535 m 2 , BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2026-30; THAT the reasons for approval of B16-2026 are as follows: the proposed consent has regard for the matters under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act and Staff are satisfied that the proposed development is desirable and compatible with the surrounding area and will not result in adverse impacts on surrounding properties. The application is in conformity with the general intent and policies of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law; and, THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) and Sections 53(17) – (18.2) of the Planning Act , R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried Unanimously
THAT that item 3.4 BE HEARD IN ABSENTIA
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried
THAT minor variance application A24-2026 seeking relief from Section 10.3 Table 10.3.6, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a rear yard of 6 m, whereas a minimum of 7.5 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A24-2026 seeking relief from Section 10.3 Table 10.3.8, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit an interior side yard of 2 m, whereas a minimum of 3 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; THAT minor variance application A24-2026 seeking relief from Section 5.1 Table 5.3.a. of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit 42 parking spaces for the existing printing establishment and proposed warehouses, whereas a minimum of 57 parking spaces is otherwise required BE APPROVED; THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) of the Planning Act , R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 6.2 of Report No. 2026-309”.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried Unanimously
THAT the minutes of the June 3, 2026 Committee of Adjustment meeting BE APPROVED
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried
A. THAT minor variance application A02-2026 seeking relief from Section 3.1 Table 3.1.a.6, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a height of 4.7 m for an accessory structure, whereas a maximum of 4.5 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; B. THAT minor variance application A02-2026 seeking relief from Section 3.1 Table 3.1.a.3, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a rear yard setback of 0.3 m for an accessory structure, whereas a minimum of 0.6 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; C. That minor variance application A02-2026 seeking relief from Section 3.24.3, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit eaves to project closer than 0.3 m to the rear lot line, whereas 0.3 m is otherwise permitted BE APPROVED; D. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, E. THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 5.2 of Report No. 2026-119”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A20-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.5.1.1, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a lot frontage of 8.2 m, whereas a minimum of 9 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; B. THAT minor variance application A20-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.5.1.2, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a lot area of 220 m2, whereas a minimum of 270 m2 is otherwise required BE APPROVED; C. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, 4 and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, D. THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 5.2 of Report No. 2026-251”.
Moved by Mike Bodnar, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A23-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1 Table 7.4.1.4, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum front yard of 3.2 m for the length of the proposed enclosed front porch, whereas a minimum of 6 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; 5 B. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, C. THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 5.2 of Report No. 2026-332”.
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Tamara Cupoli
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A25-2026 seeking relief from Schedule A Section 1 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code Chapter 478 to permit a billboard sign on a lot zoned Major Commercial Centre (H8-MCC) on the west side of King George Road (between Powerline Road and Summerhayes Crescent)), whereas billboard signs are only to be permitted on a lot zoned General Commercial (C8) BE APPROVED; B. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, C. THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 5.2 of Report No. 2026-339”.
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried
A. THAT minor variance application A21-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1.1 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum lot frontage of 7.3 m for the retained parcel, and a frontage of 4.8 m for the severed parcel whereas a minimum of 9 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; B. THAT minor variance application A21-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1.2 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum lot area of 242 m2 for the retained parcel, and a lot area of 161 m2 for the severed parcel whereas a minimum of 270 m2 is otherwise required BE APPROVED; C. THAT minor variance application A21-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1.6 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a minimum interior side yard of 0.6 m for the severed parcel, whereas a minimum of 1.2 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; D. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and is desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, E. THAT consent application B13-2026 to sever a parcel of land from 26 Grandview Street, having a frontage of 4.8 m and a lot area of 161 m2, and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 7.3 m and a lot area of 242 m2, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2026-337; F. THAT the reasons for approval of B13-2026 are a
Moved by Mark Simpson, seconded by Virginia Kershaw
Carried Unanimously
A. THAT minor variance application A22-2026 seeking relief from Section 7.4.1.5 of Zoning By-law 124-2024 for the retained lands to permit a rear yard of 1.2 m whereas a minimum of 7.5 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; 9 B. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, C. THAT consent application B16-2026 to sever a parcel of land from 30 Proctor Avenue, having a frontage of 20.75 m and a lot area of 465 m2, and to retain a parcel of land having a frontage of 21.95 m and a lot area of 535 m2, BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A of Report No. 2026-30; D. THAT the reasons for approval of B16-2026 are as follows: the proposed consent has regard for the matters under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act and Staff are satisfied that the proposed development is desirable and compatible with the surrounding area and will not result in adverse impacts on surrounding properties. The application is in conformity with the general intent and policies of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law; and, E. THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) and Sections 53(17) – (18.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been
Moved by Tamara Cupoli, seconded by Ashish Patel
Carried Unanimously
10 THAT that item 3.4 BE HEARD IN ABSENTIA
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Mike Bodnar
Carried
A. THAT minor variance application A24-2026 seeking relief from Section 10.3 Table 10.3.6, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit a rear yard of 6 m, whereas a minimum of 7.5 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; B. THAT minor variance application A24-2026 seeking relief from Section 10.3 Table 10.3.8, Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit an interior side yard of 2 m, whereas a minimum of 3 m is otherwise required BE APPROVED; C. THAT minor variance application A24-2026 seeking relief from Section 5.1 Table 5.3.a. of Zoning By-law 124-2024 to permit 42 parking spaces for the existing printing establishment and proposed warehouses, whereas a minimum of 57 parking spaces is otherwise required BE APPROVED; D. THAT the reasons for the approval of the minor variance application are as follows: the proposed variance application is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the relief requested is considered minor in nature, and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands; and, E. THAT pursuant to 45(8) – (8.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 6.2 of Report No. 2026-309”.
Moved by Virginia Kershaw, seconded by Mike Bodnar