Mandate: The Board of Variance is a quasi-judicial board which consistsof five members appointed by Council. The Board of Variance isestablished pursuant to the Local Government Act which allows theboard to consider variances which are, in the opinion of the board,both minor and cause the applicant hardship if required to conform tozoning requirements.Variances can be granted respecting bylaw requirements for thesiting, dimensions, or size of buildings. The board can also issuevariances where regulations prohibiting structural changes in anon-conforming building or requiring services upon subdivision mayresult in an undue hardship. A person may make an application for avariance to the Board only if the application of these generalregulations to their particular site would impose a hardship and wouldbe considered minor. The Board of Variance cannot vary the use ordensity on any site. The Board of Variance functions independentlyfrom City Council.
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Contact: Planning Division | 604-527-4532