October 13, 2026 – The City of Sarnia is seeking applications from residents interested in serving on several committees.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is established pursuant to the Planning Act and is responsible for hearing applications for minor variances from the provisions of the City’s Zoning By-law and other by-laws enacted to implement the City’s Official Plan, as well as applications for consent under Section 53 of the Planning Act.
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
The Committee of Adjustment is comprised of 5 members appointed by Sarnia City Council (Four-Year Term).
Court of Revision Under the Drainage Act
The Court of Revision is established pursuant to Section 97 of the Drainage Act and is responsible for hearing appeals related to the assessment of costs for municipal drainage works undertaken under the Act.
The Court of Revision is comprised of 3 or 5 members appointed by Sarnia City Council (Two-Year Term). Meetings are held on an as needed basis.
Property Standards Committee – Four-Year Term
The Property Standards Committee is established pursuant to the Building Code Act to hear appeals in accordance with the City of Sarnia Property Standards By-Law.
The Property Standards Committee is comprised 3 members appointed by Sarnia City Council (Four-Year Term). Meetings are held on an as needed basis.
Sarnia Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee is established pursuant the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) for the purpose of advising Council on matters pertaining to persons with disabilities in the community.
In accordance with the AODA, a majority of the members of the committee shall be persons with disabilities. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. (Two-Year Term).
More Information
Terms of Reference for the above Committees are available at: https://www.sarnia.ca/city-government/boards-and-committees-2/
Submit an Application
All applications must be received by noon, on Monday, November 2, 2026. Applications may be submitted via our Online Application Form or in person at the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, City Hall. You may also request a hard copy by mail by contacting the Clerk’s Office at 519-332-0330 x3320 or clerks@sarnia.ca