Course curriculum

    1. Course Introduction

    2. Your Instructor

    3. Bow Before the Variance Givers

    4. Disclaimer

    1. What is the Committee of Adjustment?

    2. The Planning Act

    3. Ontario's Planning Hierarchy

    1. Navigating a Hearing

    2. Accessing Hearing Documents

    3. Handouts/Guides

    4. CoA Thought Process

    5. CoA Thought Process Examples

    6. The 'Vibe'

    7. What to Say in your Submissions

    8. Addressing Variances

    9. Addressing Permissions

    10. Addressing Consents to Sever

    11. Addressing Strata Severances

    1. Can you do it yourself?

    2. Planning Principles

    3. Interpreting OPs and ZBLs

    4. Past Decisions

    5. Appeals

    1. Interactive Mapping

    2. General Mapping Tools

    3. Google Earth

    4. GeoOttawa

    1. Zoning By-Laws and Official Plans

    2. Committee of Adjustment Websites

    3. Other Courses

About this course

  • Free
  • 31 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

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Instructor(s)

Scott Hindle

Scott is an Ontario Lawyer* and Registered Professional Planner (RPP). Scott previously worked in private sector land development across the GTA and in Alberta. He now works in real estate with the Canadian federal government. Scott sits on the City of Ottawa’s Committee of Adjustment. (*Note that while Scott is trained as a lawyer, he is not currently practicing law or able to provide legal advice.)