Applications for minor variances and consents are heard in person at a Public Meeting, with the location of the public meeting will be described in the Notice of Public Meeting. Any person attending the public meeting will have an opportunity to speak at the public hearing to express any comments, or concerns or ask questions relative to the application, for the Committee to take into consideration before rendering a decision. 

Meeting are generally held on the fourth Thursday of the month at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Town Hall. *Location subject to change.

The Committee of Adjustment is composed of five (5) voting citizen members, appointed by Council of the Town of Collingwood. The membership term is for four years and runs consistant with the term of Council. A Secretary Treasurer is appointed to the Committee as per the Planning Act.

Members of the Committee of Adjustment also sit as members to the Property Standards Appeal Committee.

Must be eligible to vote in the Town of Collingwood municipal election.
Citizen members should represent the following skill sets and/or interest areas: interest and understanding of the complexities and challenges of a building; have knowledge in one or more areas of law, planning, architecture, government, economic development, community development, land development, or citizen advocacy, but not act as an agent for applicants before the Committee of Adjustment.
Demonstrate decision-making, communication, and mediation skills to facilitate an open and fair hearing process.
Demonstrate leadership (mandatory for chair).

Secretary Treasurer:
Shaylin Whitehead, Planning Technician • Planning, Building and Economic Development
email: swhitehead@collingwood.ca