Committee of Adjustment (COA) Application Services in GTA-Professional Minor Variance & Zoning Relief Support for Homeowners and Builders

We help homeowners and builders prepare, submit, and manage Committee of Adjustment (COA) applications for zoning variances across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Our expertise ensures your design complies with municipal regulations and achieves the best chance of approval.

What Is the Committee of Adjustment?

The Committee of Adjustment (COA) is a municipal body responsible for reviewing and approving Minor Variance applications when a construction project does not fully comply with local zoning bylaws.

You must apply to the COA if your project requires:

-A larger addition than zoning allows

-Reduced setback distances

-Increased building height or lot coverage

-Structural expansion on an undersized lot

-Changes that exceed zoning regulations

Without COA approval, your building permit cannot be issued.

What Is a Minor Variance?

minor variance is an official request to slightly modify or exceed specific zoning rules such as:

-Lot coverage

-Gross floor area

-Setback requirements

-Building height

-Parking requirements

-Entrance or access modifications

Even a small deviation requires formal approval—the municipality will not “ignore” variance issues.

Why You May Need a COA Application?

Most COA cases are related to:

-Home additions

-Second-floor additions

-Rear or side extensions

-Adding a basement walkout

-Converting to a duplex / legal secondary suite

-New home construction on restricted lots

Your project needs COA approval if it does not perfectly match the zoning bylaws.