What are the powers of the Ontario Municipal Board?
When a decision is appealed, the OMB will hold a hearing where you will have the chance to present your case. The OMB can make any decision that the consent-granting authority could have made on the application. The OMB also has the power to dismiss an appeal without holding a hearing. For more information, see the Ontario Municipal Board, No. 6 in the series. Appealing a planning decision to the OMB is a serious matter. It can take considerable time, effort and in some cases, money for everyone involved. A hearing may last only a few hours if the matter is quite simple, but for more complicated matters, a hearing can last for several days or even weeks. The OMB will make a decision based on the facts presented at a hearing.
