The Committee of Adjustment is an independent body and is composed of all appointed Members of Council under authority granted by the Province of Ontario, it has authority under the Planning Act to grant minor variances from the Zoning By-law.
Minor Variances Applications are administered by the Sudbury East Planning Board.
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.