The Committee of Adjustment is authorized to consider Severance (Consent), Minor Variance, and Sign Variance applications.
For any questions regarding Committee of Adjustment or the application process, please contact David Scott, Secretary Treasurer at (905) 318-5932 ext. 6220.
You can submit your application documents, check for status updates and pay fees using our online portal (CityView).
A severance application is normally required in situations where a new lot is to be created, a surplus farm dwelling is to be severed, a farm is to be split, or lands are to be boundary adjusted to abutting property. Such an application may also be required for the correction/validation of title or the establishment of an easement/right-of-way on a property. A complete application for severance includes a completed Application for Consent / Land Severance, applicable fees, and a detailed drawing. Additional forms (Form 1, Form 3S and/or Form 4) may be applicable to certain severance situations. The approval process requires a number of steps as highlighted in the Consent-Severance Process Flow Chart.
A minor variance application is required in situations where relief from the provisions of a zoning by-law in respect to land use, building or structure is required. A complete application for variance includes a completed Minor Variance Application, applicable fees, and a detailed drawing. The approval process requires a number of steps as highlighted in the Minor Variance Process Flow Chart.
Haldimand County’s Sign By-law regulates the type, form, location, size and number of signs to be used on properties. A sign variance application is required in situations where relief from the provisions of the Sign By-law is required. A complete application for a sign variance includes a Sign Variance Application, applicable fees, and a detailed drawing.
The Committee of Adjustment is a committee appointed by Haldimand County Council under authority from the Planning Act to consider applications for land severance and minor variance from the provisions of a Zoning By-law. The Committee of Adjustment meets every month according to the 2021 Approved Schedule and 2022 Approved Schedule.
