Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment/Consent Authority is an independent body appointed by Council, under authority granted by the Province of Ontario. The Committee of Adjustment/Consent Approval Authority is composed of five members, who are appointed by the Council of the City of Windsor.

Committee of Adjustment/Consent Approval Authority
Suite 320, 350 City Hall Square West, Windsor, Ontario; (519) 255-6543, ext. 6436

Responsibilities and Objectives

The Committee of Adjustment/Consent Approval Authority is authorized by the Ontario Planning Act to:

• Grant minor variances from the zoning by-law, sign by-law and fence by-law
• Grant consents to sell, convey or transfer an interest in "part" of an owner's land
• Grant consents when the terms of an agreement commit the land to use for a period in excess of 21 years (i.e., lease or an easement)
• Issue a certificate of validation
• Give approval of a foreclosure or exercise of power of sale in mortgage or charge

Committee Members

• Mike Sleiman, Chair
• Joe Balsamo, Vice-Chair
• Janice Docherty, Member
• Frank Cerasa, Member
  
• Mohammed Fazle Baki, Member
• Razman Mag, Member

Planning & Building Services Department