When Do I Need A Consent

New for June 2025- all Committee of Adjustment applications are now digital and completed online. See link below.

To sever land for the purpose of creating a new lot
To register easements and rights-of-way in excess of 21 years
To convey a portion of a lot for the purpose of a lot addition to abutting lands
For a partial discharge of a mortgage
To lease land/structure in excess of 21 years
To validate a property title

To ensure proper and orderly development, consents can only be considered for limited lot creation where it has been determined that a Plan of Subdivision is not necessary.

Steps:

Initiate your pre-application consultation on the Citizen Portal
Consultation Process (Required) – once complete, you will be invited to formally make an application.
Submit consent Application to Committee of Adjustment on the Citizen Portal and pay the fee.
Notice of Hearing and Circulation of Application.
Public Hearing and Decision Making Process
Notice of Decision
Final and Binding Decision

Application Requirements:

Submission of a complete application will expedite the City's review of your proposal. This includes the completion of the application form, a conceptual site sketch illustrating the proposed development, application fee, and any additional information identified by the City during the pre-consultation.

Planning Department
350 City Hall Square East, Suite 320
Windsor, Ontario
N9A 6S1

For general information, call 311. For detailed inquiries, call 519-255-6543
Fax: 519-255-6544
Email: planningdept@citywindsor.ca