A property owner wants to build a deck that extends slightly into the required side yard setback. What municipal body would typically hear their application for relief?

The Committee of Adjustment is the correct answer because it is specifically established under provincial planning legislation (such as the Planning Act in Ontario) as a quasi-judicial body with statutory authority to hear applications for minor variances from zoning requirements. These committees have the expertise and legal mandate to evaluate whether proposed variances like setback reductions meet the required tests: the variance is minor, desirable for appropriate development, maintains the general intent of the zoning bylaw, and is suitable for the area. This specialized role distinguishes them from other municipal bodies that lack this specific variance-granting authority.