Minor Variance Application

1. Discussion of the Proposal
   At any time when an application for a Minor Variance or Permission is being considered, the applicant should approach the Planner of the Municipality to engage in an informal discussion to explain the proposed application being contemplated. This informal discussion should provide the applicant with procedural direction about processing the application as well as determining planning regulations under which the application can be considered for approval. At this time, the applicant may also wish to obtain a copy of the Minor Variance Application Form.
    
2. Completion of Application
   The Application for Minor Variance should then be completed by answering all required questions as well as preparing an explicit sketch detailing the application in accordance with the instructions provided by the Application form. Please do not use highlighters to identify subject area as maps are photocopied in black and white.
    
3. Submission of Application
   The applicant should submit one (1) original application together with a detailed sketch and the necessary Application Fee of $510.00 made payable to the "Township of the North Shore". The application must be signed in front of a Commissioner and if signed by a Corporation, must have the corporate seal affixed. If signed by an agent, a written authorization from the owner must also be submitted. All registered owners must sign. All fees are "in addition" to all other planning fees associated to the application process, including professional third party planning fees.
   
   NOTE: Municipalities that do not process site plan applications and official plan amendment applications within the legislated timelines will need to gradually refund the application fees: 50% of the fee if not processed within 60 days of receiving a completed application, 75% of the fee if not processed within 75 days of receiving a completed application, full refund of the fee if not processed within 120 days of receiving a completed application.
    
4. Notice of Hearing
   A Notice of the Hearing will be mailed to the applicant and to every owner of land within 60 metres of the subject site not less than ten (10) days prior to the date the application is to be heard.
    
5. Hearing and Decision
   The applicant or an agent should attend the hearing at the designated time and location and speak on behalf of the application answering any questions, which the members of the Committee of Adjustments may have. A written decision will be forwarded to the applicant within fifteen (15) days of the Hearing Decision. Any conditions imposed by the Committee form part of the Decision. Within twenty (20) days of the date of decision, any person may appeal the decision to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) by filing the Notice of Appeal and the necessary $400.00 fee with the Clerk for the Committee of Adjustment made payable to the "Minister of Finance".

Name of approval authority: Township of the North Shore Committee of Adjustment

Name of Registered Owner(s) *

Mailing Address *

City *

Province *

Postal code *

Telephone *

E-mail Address *

Cell Number *

Name of Registered Owner's Solicitor or Authorized Agent:

Mailing Address

City

Province

Postal code

Telephone

E-mail Address

Cell Number

Please specify to whom all communications should be sent:

Registered Owner      Solicitor      Agent

Names and addresses of any mortgages, charges or other encumbrances in respect of the subject land *

Description of subject land *

Concession Number *

Lot Number(s) *

Registered Plan Number *

Lot Number(s) *

Reference Plan Number *

Part Number(s) *

Address *

Assessment Roll Number *

Irregular Shape - Dimensions shown on attached site sketch *

Yes

No

Access to subject parcel:

Municipal Road      Provincial Highway      Water Access Only

Location of Docking Facility

Nearest Public Road

Current Official Plan Land Use Designation *

Current Zoning *

Section of Zoning By-Law for which relief is being requested *

Nature and extent of Zoning By-law relief being requested *

Reasons Why Minor Variance is necessary *

Current use of subject land *

Length of time current use of subject land has continued *

Number and types of buildings or structures existing on the subject land and their distance from the front lot line, rear lot line and side lot lines, their height(s) and their dimensions/floor are: *

As shown on the attached detailed Site Sketch *

Yes

No

Date of construction of existing building and structures on the subject land *

Known Date     Unknown Date

Date subject land acquired by current Registered Owner *

Proposed use of Subject Land *

Number and type(s) of buildings or structures proposed to be built on the subject land and their distance from the front lot line, rear lot line, and side lot lines, their height and their dimensions/floor area: *

As shown on the attached detailed Site Sketch *

Yes

No

Type of proposed water supply: *

Municipally owned and operated piped water supply      Well      Other (Please specify)

Type of proposed sanitary sewage disposal: *

Municipally owned and operated sanitary sewers      Septic system      Other (Please specify)

Type of proposed storm drainage: *

Sewer      Ditches      Other (Please specify)

If known, indicate whether the subject land is the subject of an application under The Planning Act for

Consent to server

Approval of a plan of subdivision

If known, indicate the file number and status of the other consent or subdivision application

If known, indicate if the property has ever been the subject of an application for Minor Variance under Section 45 of The Planning Act. If yes, indicate the file number and the status of the application

I/We Do Solemnly Declare:

1. That all the statements contained in this application are true and I/we make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath and by virtue of the Canada Evidence Act; and
2. That it is my understanding that this MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION must have "regard for" the Provincial Policy Statement which pertains to three (3) general areas of Provincial concern including a) the efficient cost of effective development and land use patterns, b) resources and c) public health and safety, and accordingly, I request the Municipality to receive this Application as a "Completed Minor Variance Application" pursuant to the provisions of The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended; and

3. That it is my understanding that in those areas where there are no municipal sanitary sewers, approved Class IV septic systems are required for the purposes of new lot development, and accordingly, the Leamington Building Services Department should be contacted to determine calculation requirements for this development proposal; and

4. That I have reviewed the "MTO Notice of Concern" on the following page (page 7) regarding properties which may require access to a Provincial Highway controlled by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO), and accordingly, I am submitting herewith copies of necessary MTO Permits and/or Approvals required for the approval of my Minor Variance Application.

Applicant Signature:

Sketch Requirements:

Please do not use aerial photos, pencil or highlighters to identify subject area as maps are photocopied in black and white.

Applications must be accompanied by a site sketch showing the following:
a) boundaries and dimensions of the subject land;
b) location, size and types of all existing and proposed buildings and structures on the subject land, including the distance of the buildings or structures from the front yard lot line, rear yard lot line and the side yard lot lines (in metric);
c) approximate location of all natural and artificial features on and/or adjacent to the subject land. Examples of features include buildings, railways, roads, watercourses, drainage ditches, river or stream banks, wetlands, wooded areas, wells, septic tanks/tile fields, etc;
d) current uses on properties that are adjacent to the subject land;
e) all public or private roads or rights-of-way;
f) location and nature of any easement affecting the subject land;
g) areas to be severed and/or retained must be clearly identified with hatch marks (no highlighting or shading);
h) abutting property to which the lands are to be joined, if requesting a minor lot line adjustment;
i) north arrow and all 911 numbers on lots to be shown on sketch.

“MTO Notice of Concern”

"The provincial highways are controlled by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO). In order to maintain the efficiency and safety of the provincial highway system, all development adjacent to the highways, Highway 17 and Highway 538, must also comply with the standards and requirements of the Ministry of Transportation (MTO). These standards affect many aspects of development including highway access, building setback (including wells and septic systems), the location and size of signs, drainage, etc. 

Therefore, in addition to all the necessary municipal approvals, all development near the highways, Highway 17 and Highway 538, must also be reviewed by MTO and, in accordance with the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, must obtain MTO’s permits for access to the highway and for all buildings, structures and signs.

In order to determine MTO’s requirements and to avoid unnecessary delays, please contact the Corridor Management Officer (CMO) at MTO’s Northeastern Regional Office prior to submitting your application. They are located at Roberta Bondar Place; 70 Foster Dr., 4th Floor, Suite 420, Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 6V4.
Telephone: (705) 945-6611."
 

Required Sketch

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