The Access Richmond Hill Contact Centre provides assistance for general inquiries, responds to questions or concerns regarding programs and services as well as accepts in person payments.
905-771-8800
Hours of Service:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Report a problem with a service, e.g. missed garbage collection, overnight parking, potholes, street lights, etc.
Committee Meetings
Committee meetings are hereby being held as electronic meetings. Any person, who wishes to make a verbal presentation is required to do so electronically via the internet or telephone, and is required to register with the Secretary-Treasurer by 12 p.m. (noon) on the date of the meeting. Registrations can be submitted by email to committeeofadjustment@richmondhill.ca. Committee of Adjustment staff will provide any such person with instructions on how to make their electronic delegation. Written comments by any person unable to attend the meeting should be made by email to committeeofadjustment@richmondhill.ca, or by mail to the Secretary-Treasurer, The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3P4, or fax to 905-771-2404.
The Committee of Adjustment is composed of five members, who are appointed by the Council of the City of Richmond Hill. The Committee of Adjustment is authorized by the Ontario Planning Act to grant minor variances from the provisions of the Zoning By-law, to permit extensions, enlargements or variations of existing legal non-conforming uses and give consent to an owner of land who wishes to sell, convey or transfer an interest "part" of their land (i.e. creation of a new lot, lot addition, easement).
The Committee's consent is also required when the terms of an agreement, such as a lease, easement or mortgage commits the land to a use for a period in excess of 21 years. In addition to Consent, the Committee of Adjustment has also been delegated the power to issue a "Certificate of Validation".
The Committee of Adjustment meets on Thursday evenings, starting at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Offices, located at 225 East Beaver Creek Road.
Meeting Date |
January 27, 2022 (Electronic Meeting) |
February 10, 2022 (Electronic Meeting) |
March 3, 2022 (Electronic Meeting) |
March 24, 2022 (Electronic Meeting) |
April 28, 2022 (Electronic Meeting) |
May 26, 2022 (Electronic Meeting) |
June 23, 2022 (Electronic Meeting) |
July 21, 2022 (Electronic Meeting) |
August 18, 2022 (Electronic Meeting) |
September 8, 2022 (Electronic Meeting) |
September 29, 2022 (Electronic Meeting) |
October 20, 2022 (Electronic Meeting) |
November 10, 2022 (Electronic Meeting) |
December 8, 2022 (Electronic Meeting) |
Committee of Adjustment Meeting Agendas and Staff Reports
The owner of any land, building or structure or any person authorized in writing by the owner who is unable to comply with the provisions of the Zoning By-law may apply to the Committee of Adjustment by means of an "Application for Minor Variance".
Minor Variances may be granted provided that, in the opinion of the Committee, the request is minor in nature, is desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, building or structure and if in the opinion of the Committee, the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law and the Official Plan are maintained.
An owner of land or any person authorized in writing by the owner may apply to the Committee of Adjustment for "consent" to convey part of the land. The Committee may give "consent" if in its opinion the application conforms to the provisions of the Planning Act, Official Plan and Zoning By-law.
If you are considering applying for a consent or a minor variance you should contact the Zoning Section in the Building Division to confirm that your proposal will conform with the Zoning By-law. For consents, contact the Planning and Development Department to confirm Official Plan designation.
Planning and Development
Phone: 905 771-8910
Fax: 905 771-2404
E-mail: planning@richmondhill.ca
To appeal a decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal, you must submit a completed Appellant Application Form. Notice of appeal forms (Appellant Form A1) can be be obtained at www.olt.gov.on.ca. You must also enclose the appeal fee of $400.00 for each application appealed, by certified cheque made payable to the Minister of Finance. An additional administrative fee of $164.00 per application appealed is payable to the City of Richmond Hill (All fee's are subject to change).
Any person wishing to apply to the Committee of Adjustment should obtain and complete the appropriate application form. The application form outlines the requirements for submitting an application for "minor variance" or "consent". The requirements include a sketch or survey which will indicate the location of the property, the setbacks of all buildings or structures on the property and sufficient information to clearly identify the variance required or consent being applied for. The number and size of the sketch or survey is outlined on the application form. If necessary, it is recommended that the Toronto Region Conservation Authority be contacted with respect to any concerns it may have. If there is a person acting as an agent for the purposes of the application, authorization is required from the registered owner(s) of the property.
Please be aware that minor variance and consent applications can now be submitted online using the links below.
Ensure that you have all of the materials listed below before you make an application. Only complete digital applications will be accepted - No Exceptions.
Application Forms - Note paper applications will no longer be accepted - No Exceptions.
Fee Description | Amount |
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Minor Variance Application Fee | $4,327 |
Minor Variance Recirculation and Revision Fee | $2,166 |
Minor Variance Adjourned Fee | $911 |
Consent Application Fee | $5,829 |
Consent Recirculation and Revision Fee | $3,324 |
Consent Adjourned Fee | $1,238 |
Change of Condition Fee (Consent) | $612 |
Residential Certification Fee | $1,451 |
Non Residential Certification Fee | $5,829 |
Local Planning Appeal Tribunal - Processing Fee (per appeal) |
$164 |
First Notice Sign | $122 |
Additional Sign | $41 |
All fees effective January 1, 2022 in accordance with By-law No. 68-21 (NON-REFUNDABLE) cheques to be made payable to the City of Richmond Hill.
* All Fees are Subject to Change