Attend a Committee of Adjustment Meeting

If you have any questions about attending, speaking at, or watching Committee of Adjustment meetings, please contact the Planning Division at cofa@kawarthalakes.ca.  

There are several ways to participate in a Committee of Adjustment meeting.

Submit Comments in Writing

Written comments should be submitted to the City of Kawartha Lakes, Planning Division, 180 Kent Street West, Lindsay, Ontario, K9V 2Y6, prior to the meeting or by email to cofa@kawarthalakes.ca. Comments received by 4pm the day before the meeting will be provided to Members of the Committee of Adjustment prior to the meeting.

Register to Speak at the Committee of Adjustment Meeting

You can speak at the meeting either in person or via Zoom. Please email the Planning Division at cofa@kawarthalakes.ca to request to speak, and including the following information:

• Your name (first and last);
• Your email address
• Which item on the agenda you wish to address; and
• Any visual materials such as pictures or a PowerPoint presentation.

Attend Electronically 

• The Committee of Adjustment meeting can be attended via Zoom.
• Please contact the Planning Division at cofa@kawarthalakes.ca to request the Zoom link.
• You will be provided the Zoom meeting details and password prior to the meeting, including a link to educational resources for those who may be new to using Zoom.

Attend in Person

• The Meeting starts at 1pm. Please arrive early so that you do not interrupt a meeting in progress.
• Please enter at the Colborne Street Doors of City Hall (26 Francis Street, Lindsay).
• Bring any speaking notes with you.
• To speak at the podium, you must press the button at the base of the microphone. This will turn the microphone red, which means it’s on, and all in the room, and those online can hear you.
• You are encouraged to send written comments for the Committee of Adjustment’s consideration in addition to your oral presentation to cofa@kawarthalakes.ca.

Watch the Livestream

If you only want to watch the meeting, a livestream is available on the City of Kawartha Lakes YouTube page.