Electronic Committee of Adjustment Meetings 
 General - Electronic Committee of Adjustment Meetings 
The Town is currently conducting Committee of Adjustment hearings via Zoom. Zoom allows participation by computers and mobile devices.  If you wish to participate in an upcoming meeting, please see the details below.

 

Also, similar to Council meetings, all Committee of Adjustment meetings are livestreamed and can be viewed live at: https://www.youtube.com/user/TownOfPelham/live
 

Click here to view the Committee of Adjustment Electronic Meeting Procedures.

 Public Participation 
Fulsome public participation is encouraged.  Please feel free to:

Submit Comments in Writing: You are always welcome to submit written comment by e-mail, postal mail or dropping off at the Town Hall drop box.

Written comments may be addressed to:

Ms. Sarah Leach
Secretary Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment
20 Pelham Town Square,
P.O. Box 400, Fonthill
ON L0S 1C0

sleach@pelham.ca 

 

Verbal Submissions – Remote Participation

To make verbal comments to the Committee during the public portion of the hearing, please pre-register with the Secretary Treasurer by telephone or email by the date indicated on the Notice of Hearing. 

The Secretary Treasurer will provide you the Zoom link and password in advance of the meeting. This is for pre-registered participants only and is not to be shared with others. Zoom test meetings are available by request. Please advise the Secretary Treasurer of your requirements at the time of registration. 

Verbal Submissions – In-person Participation

To make verbal comments to the Committee during the public portion of the hearing, please attend the hearing in-person at the date, time and location prescribed on the Notice of Hearing. In-person participants wishing to make verbal comments are encouraged to pre-register with the Secretary Treasurer by telephone or email. This allows for the preparation of a speakers list. Although pre-registration is encouraged and preferred it is not a requirement of speaking in person at the meeting.

Please note, all verbal submissions, regardless of method, are live-streamed and recorded. 

 

E-mail Comments Live

While viewing the meeting remotely via livestream you may submit comments to: clerks@pelham.ca. Please note, comments must be received before or during the public portion of your application of interest. If your comments are submitted after the public portion of the application you are interested in has closed, your comments will not be considered. This method of public participation is not the preferred method as you may not submit your comments in time. Use this method at your own risk. The Town is not responsible for any livestream lag, disconnection or internet failures.

 

How Can I Receive A Copy of the Notice of Decision?

If you provide written or verbal comments, you will automatically receive a copy of the Notice of Decision. 

If you do not provide written or verbal comments, and would like to receive a copy of the Notice of Decision, please contact the Secretary Treasurer, Sarah Leach, by mail or e-mail as stated above. 

 

More Information?

For more information, please feel free to contact:
Sarah Leach, Secretary Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment
905-980-6662
sleach@pelham.ca

Technical questions may be forwarded to:

Andrew Edwards, Planner
905-980-6666
aedwards@pelham.ca   

 Upcoming Committee of Adjustment Files

2024 Files

April 2, 2024 @ 4pm

A4/2024P - 1313 Victoria Ave.
A5/2024P - 35 Philmori Blvd.
B7/2024P - 61 Port Robinson Rd.
B4/2024P - 201 Canboro Road - Part 1
B5/2024P - 201 Canboro Road - Part 2
A6/2024P - 201 Canboro Road - Part 1
A7/2024P - 201 Canboro Road - Part 2

March 4, 2024 @4pm

A2/2024P - 801 Canboro Road
A3/2024P - 27 Milburn Drive

February 5, 2024 @4pm

A1/2024P - 1334 Pelham Street

January 8, 2024 @4pm

B1/2024P - 1039 Church Street
B2/2024P - 1171 Maple Street-Part 1
B3/2024P - 1171 Maple Street-Part 2
B4/2024P - 201 Canboro Road-Part 1 (deferred)
B5/2024P - 201 Canboro Road-Part 2
(deferred)
B6/2024P - 168 Pancake Lane (deferred)

   

2023 Files

December 4, 2023 @4pm

A22/2023P - 998 Haist Street (rescheduled)
A24/2023P - 1439 Pelham Street

November 6, 2023 @4pm

A23/2023P - 442 Chantler Road

October 3, 2023 @ 4pm

B11/2023 - 1008 Haist Street (rescheduled)
A17/2023 - 1022 Haist Street (rescheduled)
A20/2023P - 97 Port Robinson Road
A21/2023P - 1167 Maple Street
A22/2023P - 998 Haist Street (postponed to December 4, 2023)


September 5, 2023 @ 4pm

B11/2023P - 1008 Haist Street (postponed to October 3, 2023)
B12/2023P - 305 Canboro Road
B13/2023P - 1053 Pelham Street
B14/2023P - 1053 Pelham Street
A17/2023P - 1022 Haist Street (postponed to October 3, 2023)
A18/2023P - 1053 Pelham Street
A19/2023P - 1053 Pelham Street


August 8, 2023 @ 4pm

A14/2023P - 2755 Maple Street
A15/2023P - 17 Arsenault Crescent
A16/2023P - 105 Welland Road

July 4, 2023 @ 4pm

A11/2023P - 19 Arsenault Crescent
A12/2023P - 15 Arsenault Crescent
A13/2023P - 11 Arsenault Crescent

June 5, 2023 @ 4pm

B10/2022P - 105 Welland Road
B7/2023P - 1440 Pelham Street 

May 1, 2023 @ 4pm

B6/2023P - 1553 Pelham Street
B5/2023P - 26 Chestnut Street
A6/2023P - 26 Chestnut Street Part 1 - Revised
A7/2023P - 26 Chestnut Street Part 2 - Revised
A9/2023P - 5 Linden Avenue (cancelled)
A10/2023P - 2761 Maple Street

April 3, 2023 @ 4pm

A8/2023P - 337 Canboro Road
B4/2023P - Part Lot 12, Concession 14 (Property directly north of 606 River Road) 
B5/2023P - 26 Chestnut Street (postponed to May 1, 2023)
A5/2023P - 1113 Garner Avenue  (postponed)
A6/2023P - 26 Chestnut Street Part 1 (postponed to May 1, 2023)
A7/2023P - 26 Chestnut Street Part 2 (postponed to May 1, 2023)
A4/2023P - 2 Alder Cres  (withdrawn)

March 6, 2023 @ 4 pm

A3/2023P - 788-792 Welland Road
B2/2023P - 1433 Station Street
B3/2023P - 1435 Station Street 

February 7, 2023 @ 4pm

B1/2023P - Part Lot 7, Concession 6, being Part 2 on Reference Plan 59R-3127 (Property directly west of 360 Metler Road), Pelham

January 11, 2023 @ 4pm

A1/2023P - 79 Canboro Road
A2/2023P – 261 Canboro Road

2022 Files

2022

December 6, 2022 @ 4pm
A17/2022P - 855 Twenty Road 
A19/2022P - 13 Arsenault Crescent
B7/2022P - 1112 Line Avenue
B8/2022P - 1114 Line Avenue
B10/2022P - 105 Welland Road (postponed)
B13/2022P - 1399 Station Street 

 

November 1, 2022 @ 4pm
A14/2022P - 14 Wellington Court
A15/2022P - 1053 Pelham Street (Part 3)
A16/2022P - 1053 Pelham Street (Part 2)
B11/2022P - 1053 Pelham Street (Part 3)
B12/2022P - 1053 Pelham Street (Part 2)

 

October 4, 2022 @ 4pm
A12/2022P - 674 Canboro Road
A13/2022P - 664 Metler Road
B9/2022P - 664 Metler Road

 

September 7, 2022 @ 4pm
A8/2022P - 766 Church Street
A9/2022P - 118 Lametti Drive
A10/2022P - 7 Evelyn Court
A11/2022P - 1 Joyce Crescent

 

August 2, 2022 @ 4pm
B7/2022P - 1112 Line Avenue (Adjourned)
B8/2022P - 1114 Line Avenue (Adjourned)

 

July 5, 2022 @ 4pm
A30/2021P - 350 Canboro Road 
A6/2022P - 119 Lametti Drive
A7/2022P - 904 Church Street
B6/2022P - 645 Canboro Road

June 1, 2022 @ 4pm
A5/2022P - 27 College Street
A30/2021P - 350 Canboro Road  (Postponed to July 5, 2022)

May 4, 2022 @ 4pm
A4/2022P - 1 Deerpark Crescent

March 1, 2022 @ 4pm
A3/2022P - 16 Swan Avenue
B5/2022P - 1397 Station Street

February 1, 2022 @ 4pm
A2/2022P - 368 Canboro Road
B1/2022P - 147 Port Robinson Road (Part 1)
B2/2022P - 147 Port Robinson Road (Part 2)
B3/2022P - 147 Port Robinson Road (Part 3)
B4/2022P - 1620 Haist Street (Part 1)

January 11, 2022 @ 4pm 
A30/2021P -  350 Canboro Road (Postponed) 
A1/2022P - 42 Philmori Blvd.

2021 Files

December 7, 2021 @ 4pm
A38/2021P - 58 Bergenstein Cres.

B31/2021P - 198 Canboro Road (Part 2 and 6)
B32/2021P - 198 Canboro Road (Part 3 and 7)
B33/2021P - 198 Canboro Road (Part 4)
A39/2021P - 198 Canboro Road (Part 1 and 5)
A40/2021P - 198 Canboro Road (Part 2)
A41/2021P - 198 Canboro Road (Part 3 and 7)


November 2, 2021 @ 4pm

A27/2021P - 150 Highway 20 E

October 5, 2021 @ 4pm
A35/2021P - 260 Welland Road
A36/2021P - 368 Canboro Road - REVISED
B29/2021P - 1239 Pelham Street - Part 3
B30/2021P - 1239 Pelham Street - Part 2

September 8, 2021 @ 4pm
A32/2021P - 1363 Station Street 
A33/2021P - 18 Beechwood Cres 
A34/2021P - 345 Highway 20 W
B25/2021P - No Municipal Address - West Side of Rice Road (between RR20 and Shaw Avenue aka Meridian Way)
B26/2021P - No Municipal Address (Southeastern Corner of Rice Road and Shaw Avenue aka Meridian Way)

B27/2021P - No Municipal Address (North Side of Shaw Avenue aka Meridian Way, between Wellspring Way and Rice Road)
B28/2021P - No Municipal Address (East Side of Wellspring Way, between RR20 and Shaw Avenue aka Meridian Way)


August 3rd, 2021 @ 4pm
A31/2021P - 282 Canboro Road
B21/2021P - 588 Chantler Road
B22/2021P - 93 Port Robinson Road
B23/2021P - 95 Port Robinson Road
B24/2021P - 97 Port Robinson Road 

July 6, 2021 @ 4:00pm
A19/2021P - 1000 Effingham Street 
B20/2021P - 3 Hurricane Road (Part 1)

June 23, 2021 @ 4:00pm - ALL FILES WITHDRAWN - HEARING CANCELLED 
A22/2021P - 22 Lymburner Street, Block 31
A23/2021P - 11 Lymburner Street, Block 32
A24/2021P - 33 and 39 Lymburner Street, Block 33
A25/2021P - 43 and 49 Lymburner Street, Block 34
A26/2021P - 53 Lymburner Street, Block 35
A27/2021P - 7 Lymburner Street, Block 36
A28/2021P - 161 Susan Drive, Formerly known as 94 Summersides Blvd, Block 39
A29/2021P - 160 Susan Drive, Formerly known as 90 Summersides Blvd, Block 40

June 1, 2021 @ 4:30pm
A20/2021P - 50 Canboro Road
B19/2021 - 950 Balfour Street 


May 4, 2021

B16/2021P - 3 Hurricane Road (Pt. 1)
B17/2021P - 3 Hurricane Road (Pt. 2)
B18/2021P - 3 Hurricane Road (Pt. 3)
B11/2021P - 1419 Station Street 


April 7, 2021
A18/2021P - 879 Foss Road
B12/2021P - 87 Port Robinson Road
B13/2021P - 89 Port Robinson Road
B14/2021P - 91 Port Robinson Road

March 16, 2021
A13/2021P - 162 Port Robinson Rd
A14/2021P - 9 John Street 
A15/2021P - 702 Sumbler Road
A16/2021P - Block 38, Plan 59M-476
B15/2021P - 1304 Rice Road 

 March 2, 2021

A9/2021P - 614 Metler Road (Part 1) 
A10/2021P - 614 Metler Road (Part 2) 
A11/2021P - 614 Metler Road (Part 3)
B5/2021P - 614 Metler Road (Part 1)
B6/2021P - 614 Metler Road (Part 3)
B7/2021P - 1409 Station Street (Part 1)
B8/2021P - 1411 Station Street (Part 5)
B9/2021P - 1413 Station Street (Part 6)
B10/2021P - 1415 Station Street (Part 8)

February 2, 2021
B2/2021P - Shops on Hwy 20
B3/2021P - 1435 Station Street 
B4/2021P - 855 Chantler Road
A8/2021P - 596 Chantler Road
A12/2021P - 414 Welland Road

January 12, 2021

A1/2021P - 1150 Line Avenue (Part 3)
A2/2021P - 695 Quaker Road
A3/2021P - 1012 Cream Street (Part 1)
A4/2021P - 1120 Haist Street (Part 1)
A5/2021P - 1120 Haist Street (Part 2)
A6/2021P - 1120 Haist Street (Part 3)
B1/2021P - 695 Quaker Road

 2020 Files
December 1, 2020 @ 4pm
A28/2020P - 1 Highway 20 W
B11/2020P - 282 Canboro Road 

November 3, 2020 @ 4pm

A27/2020P - 571 Roland Road
B9/2020P - 1431 Station Street 
B10/2020P - 1012 Cream Street 

October 6, 2020 @ 4pm

A25/2020P - 1150 Line Avenue 
A26/2020P - 1150 Line Avenue 
B7/2020P - 1150 Line Avenue 
B8/2020P - 1150 Line Avenue 

 

September 29, 2020 @ 4pm - Rescheduled from August 11, 2020

A20/2020P - 1010 Canboro Road
A21/2020P - 590 Canboro Road
B2/2019P - 204 Canboro Road


September 1, 2020 @ 4pm
B5/2020P - 1427 Station Street 
B6/2020P - NE Corner of Webber Road and Poth Street 
A22/2020P - 9 John Street 
A24/2020P - NE Corner of Webber Road and Poth Street 
A6/2020P - 257 Chantler Road - Revised

 

July 14, 2020 @ 4pm

A4/2020P - 795 Canboro Road

July 21, 2020 @ 4pm

A18/2020P - 364 Sumbler Road 

A19/2020P - 1328 Effingham Street 

B4/2020P - 725 Quaker Road 

June 30th, 2020 @ 4pm

A9/2020P - 7 John Street

A11/2020P - 875 River Road

A12/2020P - 42 - 48 Summersides Blvd

A13/2020P - 50 - 56 Summersides Blvd

A14/2020P - 58 - 64 Summersides Blvd

A15/2020P - 78 - 80 Summersides Blvd

A16/2020P - 84 - 90 Summersides Blvd

A17/2020P - 94 - 100 Summersides Blvd

  

 Committee of Adjustment Fees

Town of Pelham fees approved by Town Council: December 20, 2023. 

Payment is accepted via debit, cash or cheque made payable to the Treasurer, Town of Pelham.

Town of Pelham Fees 

Basic Processing Fee - Minor Variance Application(s) 

Per application 

 $1,213.00

Basic Processing Fee - Consent Application(s) or Validation of Title Certificate

Per application 

$1,655.00 

Request for Change in Conditions - Consent(s)

Under Section 53(23) of the Planning Act

 $608.00

Final Certification Fee

Per application. Payable upon submission of the documents for issuance of final certification. 

 $436.00
Rescheduling / Recirculation Fee  $277.00

Fees are established by the the Regional Municipality of Niagara for Regional Planning and Private Sewage System review fee(s), and the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority for NPCA review fee(s). The Town of Pelham has no jurisdiction over these fees and therefore, any questions on these particular fees should be directed to the appropriate agency. Such fees are subject to change. 

Agency Fees 

Niagara Regional Review Fee - Minor Variance Application(s)

Fees cover investigations into matters of Regional and Provincial interest performed by the Regional Niagara Development Services Department. Town / Regional staff will conduct a pre-application / pre-consultation review to determine if such fee(s) are applicable. 

The Niagara Region has respectfully asked that all regional application fees be paid online by visa or master card. You may do so by following link: https://niagararegion.ca/business/payments/default.aspx.

 $465.00

Within Urban Areas

Niagara Regional Review Fee - Consent Application(s)

Fees cover investigations into matters of Regional and Provincial interest performed by the Regional Niagara Development Services Department. Town / Regional staff will conduct a pre-application / pre-consultation review to determine if such fee(s) are applicable. 

The Niagara Region has respectfully asked that all regional application fees be paid online by visa or master card. You may do so by following link: https://niagararegion.ca/business/payments/default.aspx.

 $695.00 Within Urban Areas

 

$970.00 Outside of Urban Areas

Niagara Regional Private Sewage System Review Fee

Required if a municipal sewage system is unavailable (i.e. private septic system proposed). Certain exemptions may be permitted; please refer to inspection form for such exemptions. 

The Niagara Region has respectfully asked that all regional application fees be paid online by visa or master card. You may do so by following link: https://niagararegion.ca/business/payments/default.aspx.

 +$400.00

Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority ("NPCA") Review Fee - Minor Variance Application(s)

Town / NPCA staff will conduct a pre-application / pre-consultation review to determine if such fee(s) are applicable. 

$678.00

Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority ("NPCA") Review Fee - Consent Application(s)

Town / NPCA staff will conduct a pre-application / pre-consultation review to determine if such fee(s) are applicable. 

 $1,186.50

There will be a minimum $35.00 fee on all cheques returned "Not Sufficient Funds". In this instance, further payment will be required by Certified Cheque, Money Order, or Cash only. This may result in a delay of the hearing. 

General

The Committee of Adjustment is comprised of five citizens appointed by Council to consider applications for minor variances to zoning by-law regulations and applications for consent (severances) under the Planning Act. The Committee of Adjustment meets regularly on a monthly basis. Please refer to the hearing schedule(s) below:
2024 Hearing Schedule

*Please note: The schedule is subject to change without notice. 

Payment to Niagara Region

The Niagara Region has respectfully asked that all regional application fees be paid online by visa or master card.  You may do so by following link: https://niagararegion.ca/business/payments/default.aspx.  Using this link, there will be seven options; please select “Planning Fees and Private Septic Permit Fees” and there is a box labelled “What is this payment for?” – please add the address of the application or type of application – so the Niagara Region can ensure the fees are assigned to the correct file.

After payment has been received by the Niagara Region you will receive an e-mail from them confirming payment. This confirmation must be forwarded to the Town of Pelham. Without confirmation all circulation fees are paid we will not set a hearing date nor circulate your application.

The Town of Pelham will continue to accept payment of committee of adjustment application fees via cheque.   

Minor Variance Applications

A land owner who is unable to comply with the provisions of the Zoning By-law may apply to the Committee of Adjustment through a Minor Variance Application.

These minor changes to the Zoning By-law may be granted if, in the opinion of the Committee of Adjustment, the request is:

  • Minor in nature;
  • Desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, building or structure;
  • The general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law is maintained; and
  • The general intent and purpose of the Official Plan is maintained.

How do I apply for a Minor Variance?

A Pre-Application Discussion is required prior to submitting your minor variance. This process if free of charge and is arranged through the Planning Department.

A completed application form (link found below), the appropriate fee(s), necessary plans/drawings and a planning justification report/brief (if identified at pre-application discussion) are to be submitted. The application form details the exact information required on the Site Plan and the number and size of the plans required. If you have any questions on the nature of the relief from the Zoning By-law, please consult the Planning department.

Completed applications shall be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer. Although electronic copies are both welcome and encouraged, original applications must be submitted in hard copy. Please note, the Secretary Treasurer is able to commission your application free of charge. An appointment is required for submission. 

Application packages are available online (see below) or by contacting the Secretary-Treasurer.. Please note, all plans should be provided in a digital format.  

Minor Variance Application - pdf.

Minor Variance - Additional Resources

 

See applicable fees above. 

Consent Applications

Consent applications are required when a land owner wishes to sell, convey or transfer an interest of "part" of their land.

Consent is also required when the terms of an agreement, such as a lease, an easement or a mortgage commits the use of land for a period in excess of 21 years.

In addition to Consent, the Committee of Adjustment also has the power to issue a "Certificate of Validation" and to give "Approval of a Foreclosure of or an Exercise of a Power of Sale in a Mortgage or Charge".

How do I apply for a Consent?
Prior to consent application, all applicants are required to have a Pre-Consultation meeting with Town staff. This can be scheduled through the Planning department. 

A completed application form (link found below), and the appropriate fee(s) are to be submitted along with a digital copy of a plan completed by an Ontario Land Surveyor. The application form details the exact information required on the survey. If you have any questions on how to complete the application form the Secretary-Treasurer is available to assist.

Completed applications shall be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer. Although electronic copies are both welcome and encouraged, original applications must be submitted in hard copy. Please note, the Secretary Treasurer is able to commission your application free of charge. An appointment is required for submission. 

Consent Application - pdf. 

Please include this form for Surplus Farm Dwelling applications: Surplus Farm Dwelling Applications

Consent - Additional Resources

Applicant Responsibilities

Consents - The 5 W's 

Policies and Guidelines for Consents

Contact Checklist

 

See applicable fees above. 

Committee of Adjustment Agenda and Minutes 

2019 - 2023

For full agenda packages and minutes, please see the Council and Committee Calendar. 

2018

 DateAgendaMinutes

January 9, 2018

Jan. 9 agenda

Jan. 9 minutes

February 6, 2018

Feb. 6 agenda

Feb. 6 minutes

March 6, 2018

March 6 agenda

March 6 minutes

April 10, 2018

April 10 agenda

April 10 minutes

May 1, 2018

May 1 agenda

May 1 minutes

June 5, 2018

June 5 agenda

 

July 10, 2018

July 10 agenda

July 10 minutes

August 4, 2018

Aug. 4 agenda

Aug. 4 minutes

September 11, 2018

Sept. 11 agenda

Sept. 11 minutes

October 2, 2018

Oct. 2 agenda

 

October 30, 2018

Oct. 30 agenda

 

December 4, 2018

Dec. 4 agenda

Dec. 4 minutes

2017

 DateAgendaMinutes

January 10, 2017

Jan. 10 agenda

Jan. 10 minutes

February 7, 2017

Feb. 7 agenda

Feb. 7 minutes

March 7, 2017

March 7 agenda

March 7 minutes

April 4, 2017

April 4 agenda

April 4 minutes

May 2, 2017

May 2 agenda

May 2 minutes

June 6, 2017

June 6 agenda

June 6 minutes

July 11, 2017

July 11 agenda

July 11 minutes

August 1, 2017

Aug. 1 agenda

Aug. 1 minutes

September 12, 2017

Sept. 12 agenda

Sept. 12 minutes

October 3, 2017

Oct. 3 agenda

Oct. 3 minutes

December 5, 2017

Dec. 5 agenda

Dec. 5 minutes

2016

 For full Agenda packages and Minutes, please see the Council and Committee Calendar. 

2015

 DateAgendaMinutes
   

Feb. 18 minutes – general membership

May 5, 2015

May 5 agenda

May 5 minutes

June 2, 2015

June 2 agenda

June 2 minutes

July 7, 2015

July 7 agenda

July 7 minutes

August 5, 2015

Aug. 5 agenda

Aug. 5 minutes

September 9, 2015

Sept. 9 agenda

Sept. 9 minutes

October 6, 2015

Oct. 6 agenda

Oct. 6 minutes

November 3, 2015

Nov. 3 agenda

Nov. 3 minutes

December 1, 2015

Dec. 1 agenda

Dec. 1 minutes

2014

 DateAgendaMinutes

February 4, 2014

Feb. 4 agenda

Feb. 4 minutes

March 4, 2014

March 4 agenda

March 4 minutes

May 6, 2014

May 6 agenda

May 6 minutes

June 3, 2014

June 3 agenda

June 3 minutes

July 8, 2014

July 8 agenda

July 8 minutes

August 6, 2014

Aug. 6 agenda

Aug. 6 minutes

September 3, 2014

Sept. 3 agenda

Sept. 3 minutes

October 7, 2014

Oct. 7 agenda

Oct. 7 minutes

November 20, 2014

Nov. 20 agenda

Nov. 20 minutes

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