Minor variances approved for two Port Elgin developments

A minor variance approved by the Town of Saugeen Shores Committee of Adjustment following a public hearing Nov. 17 allows Canadian Tire to have fewer parking spaces than required for its Port Elgin expansion proposal. Committee members also approved requested zoning bylaw relief to allow a semi-detached residential development on Wellington St. in Port Elgin. Article content

The Committee of Adjustment (CoA) is an independent quasi-judicial body administrative tribunal that makes decisions under the Planning Act on applications for minor variance, consent, and permissions to extend or enlarge legal non-conforming uses. Article content

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