Minor Variance for Property in Ontario | Rules & Process
A minor variance is permission from your Committee of Adjustment to depart slightly from one zoning rule, such as a setback or height limit.
Planning Act Section 45
Committee of Adjustment & Minor Variance Toronto: 2026 Guide
The Committee of Adjustment & Minor Variance Toronto process lets property owners get relief from Zoning By-law 569-2013 when a design slightly exceeds the rules. Under Section 45 of the Planning Act,