The Committee of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial tribunal established under the Planning Act. It exercises its independent statutory power of decision in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act on the following applications:

Minor Variances from the provisions of the Zoning By-law

Permission regarding a non-conforming use that relates to the enlargement or extension of a building or structure, or a change in use

Consent to sever a property or for any agreement, mortgage or lease that extends for more than 21 years

Validation of Title and Power of Sale

The Committee of Adjustment consists of 15 Council-appointed citizen members who are divided into three panels of five members each, with each panel hearing applications for a different geographic area of the city (urban, suburban and rural).

For more information on the Committee of Adjustment's mandate, please visit our website

Contact us:
613-580-2436
cofa@ottawa.ca