Defining “Minor Variance”
“Minor Variance” is a vague legal term that indicates only that a design element for a property exceeds a bylaw standard. It is probably the most-argued item in a planning […]
Entries by Ronald Jamieson
When Is a Variance No Longer Minor?
At some point, you probably have seen a notice from the Committee of Adjustment about a development application near you. The reason you are receiving the notice is because, in […]
Vandalism on the Boulevards of Long Branch
Does the photo above look familiar to you? Have you seen something similar? We are fortunate in Long Branch that the City provides snow plowing during the winter to help […]
The COA Process Needs Fixing
With the passage of Bill 23 in December, 2022, Ontario residents no longer have the right to appeal a Committee of Adjustment (COA) decision. This presupposes that the COAs deliver […]
Thwart Porch Pirates
I have a neighbour on my street who, it seems, has something sitting on his front doorstep every day. Sometimes the stuff is gone the next day. Sometimes it stays […]
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes
Over the past month, a partner I work with and one of my nieces had pipes freeze and burst. The partner is based in Atlanta. My niece is in Raleigh, […]
