Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 4 Exam Practice

What is the official title of a committee that grants minor variances under the Planning Act?

1. Committee of Adjustment

2. Committee of Approval

3. Committee of Land Use

4. Minor Variance Committee

5. Municipal Affairs Committee

6. Zoning Committee

The correct answer is: Committee of Adjustment

The official title of the committee that grants minor variances under the Planning Act is the Committee of Adjustment. This committee has the authority to approve minor variances from the provisions of the zoning bylaw, allowing for flexibility in land use and development while ensuring that the general intent and purpose of the zoning bylaws and the official plan are maintained. The Committee of Adjustment plays a crucial role in the planning process by considering specific proposals that may not strictly conform to existing zoning regulations but are otherwise reasonable and in keeping with the area's character. Other options, while they may sound plausible, do not refer to the correct body authorized under the Planning Act for granting minor variances. The Committee of Approval, Committee of Land Use, Minor Variance Committee, Municipal Affairs Committee, and Zoning Committee are not officially designated bodies for this purpose in Ontario's planning framework. Therefore, the Committee of Adjustment is the recognized entity responsible for these decisions.