Minor variance
16 Viewbank Rd · Birchcliffe-Cliffside · Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to maintain the existing in-ground swimming pool and rear yard patio. The Committee of Adjustment hears it on Wednesday, December 2. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
City file A0164/26SC · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedOct 20, 2026
- Notice to neighboursHearing scheduled
- NowComments open until Nov 25
- NextHearing Dec 2
- ThenDecision
01Have your say
- Write your comments, mentioning file A0164/26SC and the address.
- Email them as a PDF to the Committee of Adjustment (Scarborough panel) by the deadline. How to submit, on the City’s site
- To speak at the hearing, online or in person, register with the Committee. How to take part
02What’s proposed
To maintain the existing in-ground swimming pool and rear yard patio.
The application’s description, from the City’s Committee of Adjustment data. A minor variance is permission for a small exception to the zoning rules, such as height or lot coverage.
03Timeline
- Oct 20, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Dec 2, 2026Committee of Adjustment hearing.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0164/26SC | In progress | The City’s Application Information Centre |
Plans, studies and staff reports are on the City’s Application Information Centre. We link to them rather than copy them.
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06Quick answers about this application
When is the Committee of Adjustment hearing for 16 Viewbank Rd?
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., online or at Council Chamber, Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Dr., M1P 4N7. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
What is the deadline to comment?
4:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 25, 2026: five business days before the hearing. Email comments as a PDF to the Committee of Adjustment. Source: City of Toronto, Committee of Adjustment participation rules.
What is being built at 16 Viewbank Rd?
To maintain the existing in-ground swimming pool and rear yard (file A0164/26SC). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 16 Viewbank Rd?
Parthi Kandavel, Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest. Source: City Wards and Councillors, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Sources: City of Toronto Development Applications, Committee of Adjustment Applications, Public Notices and Building Permits (Open Data, updated nightly). Not legal advice. Something wrong? Tell us.