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Minden ON K0M 2K0

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The Committee of Adjustment is responsible for making decisions on all applications for:

  • minor variance; and,
  • permission relating to legal non-conforming uses.

When making decisions, the Committee is guided by:

  • the Planning Act;
  • relevant Provincial Policy, Official Plan Policies and Zoning By-law regulations;
  • comments from various agencies and residents; and,
  • local knowledge, past practices and individual circumstances pertaining to the application.

Committee Members

  • Amanda Dougherty, Secretary-Treasurer
  • Richard (Dick) Schell, Chair
  • Bill Blakes
  • Gary Carroll
  • Leo Anso
  • Marilynne Lesperance

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Planning application forms are available by contacting the Planning Department.

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Please note: The Township of Minden Hills Council Chambers is temporarily closed to the public to help stop the spread of COVID-19. While the public is not able to attend Council meetings in-person, there are several ways in which the general public can provide submissions to the Members of Council.

The Committee of Adjustment typically meets on the last Monday of the month to consider applications for minor variances from the Township's Zoning By-law and are open to the public.

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Public Hearing Notices are advertised in our Newsfeed. Please note that Committee meeting details are subject to change so please check them often. View the Council and Committee Calendar for meeting dates.

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If you would like to participate, make comment or speak during a Public Hearing, please pre-register with the Planning Department. Details on how to register are included in the Public Hearing Notices.

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Once registered, you will have the option to join the meeting online or by telephone. Details on how to join are included in the Public Hearing Notices.

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Committee of Adjustment hearings can be watched live on our YouTube Channel. Please note that live-stream links provided for each hearing will only be activated while Committee of Adjustment is in session.

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