A property owner wants to build a deck that exceeds the maximum lot coverage permitted in their residential zone. What is the most appropriate course of action?

Option D is correct because Committees of Adjustment across Canadian provinces have statutory authority to grant minor variances from zoning bylaw requirements. Under provincial planning legislation (such as the Planning Act in Ontario, Municipal Government Act in Alberta, and Local Government Act in BC), these committees can approve small deviations when four tests are met: the variance is minor, desirable for appropriate development, maintains the general intent of the zoning bylaw, and maintains the general intent of the Official Plan. A deck exceeding lot coverage is typically considered a minor variance suitable for this process.