Consent and Minor Variances

Committee of Adjustment and Land Division Committee

The Committee of Adjustment and Land Division Committee is authorized under the Planning Act to consider applications for minor variances and consents (severances). Meetings are scheduled monthly upon the submission of applications.

Consent (Severance)

A consent, or severance, is the authorized separation of a piece of land to form a new lot or a new parcel of land. It is required if you want to sell, mortgage, charge or enter into any agreement (at least 21 years) for a portion of your land. In addition to the division of land, rights-of-way, easements and any change to your existing property boundaries also require consent approval.

An owner of land, or any person authorized in writing by the owner, can submit an Application for Consent (Severance) to the Township of Warwick Committee of Adjustment and Land Division Committee.

Minor Variance

A minor variance allows for an exception from specific requirements of the Township of Warwick Zoning By-law for a specific property. To be considered “minor”, the application needs to be:

• Desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, building or structure
• Meet the general intent and purpose of the Township of Warwick Official Plan
• Meet the general intent and purpose of the Township of Warwick Zoning By-law
• Be minor in nature

An owner of land, or any person authorized in writing by the owner, can submit an Application for a Minor Variance to the Township of Warwick Committee of Adjustment and Land Division Committee.

Fees

Fees will vary based on the application.

• Township of Warwick Planning Fees

For more information or questions regarding consent or minor variance applications, please contact:

Phil Rough, Planning & Development Services Department, County of Lambton

Phone: 519-845-0809 ext. 5333

Email: philip.rough@county-lambton.on.ca

Phil is also available at the Township Office on Mondays and Tuesdays. Please contact him to schedule an appointment.