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A minor variance is a change or permission from the zoning regulations of the Municipality's Zoning By-law. The minor variance process allows a property owner the opportunity to seek permission or relief from a specific zoning regulation of the Municipality's Zoning By-law by applying to the Committee of Adjustment.

Other processes include the following:

  1. Extensions, enlargements or variations of existing legal non-conforming uses under the Zoning By-law; and,
  2. Determine whether a particular use conforms with the provisions of the Zoning By-law where the uses of land, buildings or structures permitted in the by-law are defined in general terms.

Application for a Minor Variance or Permission

Minor Variance Application

This application is a fillable form that must be  signed in front of a Commissioner of Oaths and Affidavits.  Please contact the Municipal Office to book an appointment for signing. 

The application fee is $1,100 (see fees and charges). 

(PLEASE NOTE: AS OF JULY 1, 2022 WEST ELGIN WILL ALSO BE COLLECTING A REVIEW FEE ON BEHALF OF THE LOWER THAMES VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY. THIS FEE IS BASED ON THE TYPE OF APPLICATION. PLEASE CONSULT WITH STAFF PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO DETERMINE THE APPLICABLE AMOUNT.)

The application is to be submitted to the Municipal Planner. If you have any questions, please contact us by email or by calling 519-785-0560 ext. 226.

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