The Appeals Committee hears appeals of Business Licence Decision Notices issued by the City under its Licensing By-laws. It also hear appeals of Property Standards Orders issued by the City under its Property Standards Bylaw.
Submitting an Appeal
If you have been served a Decision Notice or Order, you may wish to appeal. The Appeals Committee is a quasi-judicial body appointed by City Council to hear these appeals.
The Appeals Committee's role is to:
- Hear appeals against decisions issued by the City under the City’s Licensing By-laws. Decision Notices may refuse, revoke, suspend, or add conditions to a business license. The Appeals Committee will decide whether to confirm, modify or rescind the Decision Notice including whether to modify or apply conditions to the business licence.
- Hear appeals of Orders issued by the City under the City’s Property Standards By-law. Orders require the maintenance of repair of property, such as replacing a damaged roof. The Appeals Committee will decide whether to confirm, modify or rescind the Order and may extend the time for complying with the Order.
- The Appeals Committee hears appeals related to the following City By-laws:
How to submit an Appeal Request |
| A completed Appeal Request must be submitted to the City Clerk on or before the last date to appeal located at the top of the Decision Notice or Order. |
Complete an Appeal Request form |
Make your payment |
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The non-refundable appeal fee of $445 must be made when you submit your Appeal Request. Payment can be made:
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What to expect at a hearing
- Attendees must abide by the Public Conduct Policy.
- All interactions must be polite and respectful. Attendees cannot engage in unreasonable or offensive conduct such as using insulting language or speaking disrespectfully.
- Appeals Committee hearings are open to the public. Agendas will be available on the City’s online meeting calendar
- All hearings will take place at:
City of Burlington City Hall
Council Chambers, 2nd floor
426 Brant Street
Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6
- The parties to a hearing are the Appellant and the City. Each party will have the opportunity to present their case and call any witnesses.
- The Appeals Committee will make its decision after the hearing.
- If you require an interpreter at your hearing, bring someone with you who speaks your preferred language and English. Please contact the City Clerk at clerks@burlington.ca or 905-335-7777 if you require other accommodation. Not every request for accommodation will be granted. In considering a request for accommodation, various interests and rights will be considered, including the public’s interest in efficient and expeditious hearings.
- The dress code at Appeal Committee hearings is business casual
Authorization to Act as an Agent
If you wish to have an agent act on your behalf for the appeal, please complete the Authorization to Act as an Agent Form and submit it with your appeal form.
Act as an Agent Form - Business Owner
Act as an Agent Form - Property Owner
Appeals Committee Decisions
- The Appeals Committee will usually give its decision in the presence of the public after deliberating at the conclusion of the hearing.
- A copy of the decision will be sent to the Appellant by email.
Making Changes to your Appeal
Hearing Adjournment Request
Complete this form to request a hearing adjournment. An adjournment is a request to reschedule to the next available hearing date.
Withdrawal
Complete this form to withdraw your appeal. A withdrawal ends the appeal process. When you withdraw your appeal, you will no longer have a hearing and the Business Licensing Decision Notice or Property Standards Order issued to you is in effect.
Where can I find more information
To learn more about the Appeals Committee, view the Appeals Committee’s Terms of Reference, and the Appeals Committee's Rules of Practice and Procedures.
For more information or to request any of the forms in an alternate format, email clerks@burlington.ca or call 905-335-7777.
Stay up to date on Council and Committee meetings. For questions, contact city@burlington.ca.