NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT CITY OF CORNWALL APPLICATION FOR MINOR VARIANCE – FILE # A-23-26

Take notice that an application under the above file number will be heard by the Committee of Adjustment on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026, at 05:00 p.m. at Council Chambers at City Hall, 360 Pitt Street, Cornwall, Ontario K6J 4P6. 

The purpose of the meeting is to consider an application for a minor variance from the provisions of the City of Cornwall Zoning By-law 2022-001 as amended, for the lands legally described as Part Lot 9 Fourth Street North Plan Cornwall; Part 1 on Reference Plan 52R-6930, municipally known as 215 Fourth Street East. 

The requested variances are to accommodate the development of a new accessory structure (detached garage). 

The proponent is seeking relief from the Zoning By-law for the following: 

  1. Section 3.1.5 a) – To permit a height of 6.2 m for an accessory structure to a residential use in a Residential Zone, whereas the Zoning By-law permits a maximum height of 5 m, or 4 m if the structure is flat-roofed. 

  1. Section 3.1.5 b) – To permit a footprint of 90 m2 for an accessory structure to a residential use in a Residential Zone, whereas the Zoning By-law permits a maximum footprint of 60 m2 for each accessory structure. 

Additional information regarding this application is available to the public for inspection during office hours (Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) at the Civic Complex, located on the 2nd floor at 100 Water Street East, Cornwall, ON K6H 6G4 or by contacting planning@cornwall.ca. For more information about this matter, contact Ely Daniels, Administrative Support at 613-930-2787 ext. 2328 or planning@cornwall.ca

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