Ontario Land Use Planning – Self-Directed Minor Variance Application

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OwnerAre you the owner of the property?YesNo

Relationship to the Property

Mailing Address

Municipal Address

Legal Description

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Lot Dimensionsoptional

Length (m)

Width (m)

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Current Zoning

Upload Survey or Sketch

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What are you proposing to build or change?

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Upload Design Plans or DrawingsFile Upload – multiple files allo

Brief Description of Proposed Use or Structure

Do you know your variances?YesNo

Upload any zoning review or examiner notesoptional

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Don’t yet know your variances? You have two options:

Zoning Review (Municipality)

A zoning review is completed by professional municipal staff.

Benefits:

• Reduces your liability — the city identifies required variances

• If a variance is missed, most cities won’t charge extra to add it (check with your municipality)

Disadvantages:

• May take 2–4 weeks

• Municipal review fees apply

ApplicationPro Zoning Review (Price Placeholder)

We identify the likely variances based on your design and survey. A zoning waiver will be submitted with your application.

Disclaimer: ApplicationPro will use its best efforts to identify and describe the variances required for your proposed development based on the information you provide. However, the final determination of required variances remains with the applicable municipal authorities. We cannot guarantee approval of any variance, nor be held liable for errors or omissions based on incomplete or inaccurate information.

Benefits:
• Faster than most municipal reviews (assessment will be completed within 7 business days)

• Conducted by planning and zoning professionals

Disadvantages:

• Errors, while rare, can result in extra municipal fees or delays

• Usually more costly than a municipal zoning review

Which option do you prefer for identifying your variances?

A) Municipal zoning review

- Please consult with your municipality on next steps to get a zoning review

B) Application Pro variance assessment

Supporting RationaleRequested variances are considered by the Committee of Adjustment according to the “Four Tests” under the Planning Act, which governs planning applications within the City of Toronto. We suggest you consider the following questions for your submission.

Why is the variance needed?

• Does your proposal meet the following?Minor in natureDesirable for the appropriate development or use of the landMaintains the general intent of the zoning by-lawMaintains the general intent of the official plan

Have you spoken with your neighbours?Before your hearing, neighbours will be informed of your application and you will be required to post a sign. Members of the public can observe hearings, and neighbours with an interest may choose to speak about your application. Depending on your variances, it may be a good choice for you to contact your neighbours to discuss what you are applying for and understand any concerns they may have.YesNo

Do you plan to speak with your neighbours?YesNo

• For a fee, Application Pro can send a planning consultant to speak to neighbours on your behalf and describe the proposed changes. Would you like more information on this service?YesNo

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Have you checked submission timelines with your Committee of Adjustment?YesNoNot Sure

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Are you ready to submit your application?YesNo

Application Pro variance assessment

Please proceed to the agreement and payment screens and upload your documents (Survey and Plans)

Please upload your most recent survey and design plans (in metric)

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Confirmation of receipt:

Thank you for your submission. An Application Pro team member will be in touch within 2 business days to identify next steps. Assessment of variances will be completed within 7 business days.

Would you like to book a free consultation with Application Pro?YesNo

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Self- directed Minor Variance Application Form