Item - 2019.PH8.4
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 2 and 3, 2019 with amendments.
- This item was considered by the Planning and Housing Committee on September 17, 2019 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on October 2 and 3, 2019.
- See also By-laws 1498-2019, 1644-2019
PH8.4 - Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, Construction and Demolition By-law Update
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 2 and 3, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council repeal Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363 (Construction and Demolition) on December 31, 2019 and adopt the revised Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363 (Construction and Demolition), as attached in Appendix 1 to the report (August 27, 2019) from the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, subject to such stylistic and technical changes to the draft By-law as may be required to come into effect on January 1, 2020.
2. City Council repeal By-law 1690-2013 on December 31, 2019 and adopt the revised Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363 (Construction and Demolition) that includes the provisions for the Chief Building Official to appoint building inspectors in section 363-1.4 as attached in Appendix 1 to the report (August 27, 2019) from the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, subject to such stylistic and technical changes to the draft By-law as may be required to come into effect on January 1, 2020.
3. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building and the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the second quarter of 2020 on enhancements to demolition and construction management plan requirements reviewed by the City as part of permitting process; such requirements to include, but not limited to:
a. consideration of truck movements and delivery procedures outside of, and in the vicinity of, work sites to nearby suppliers or highway access points; and
b. consideration of nearby Toronto Transit Commission stops, school bus stops, and pedestrian routes.
4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary Bills for introduction in Council to implement the amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code noted in Parts 1 and 2 above, subject to such stylistic and technical changes to the draft By-law as may be required.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-136971.pdf
Appendix 1 - Proposed Amendments to Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-136972.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building and the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the second quarter of 2020 on enhancements to demolition and construction management plan requirements reviewed by the City as part of permitting process; such requirements to include, but not limited to:
a. consideration of truck movements and delivery procedures outside of, and in the vicinity of, work sites to nearby suppliers or highway access points; and,
b. consideration of nearby Toronto Transit Commission stops, school bus stops, and pedestrian routes.
PH8.4 - Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, Construction and Demolition By-law Update
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:
1. City Council repeal Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363 (Construction and Demolition) on December 31, 2019 and adopt the revised Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363 (Construction and Demolition), as attached in Appendix 1 to the report (August 27, 2019) from the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, subject to such stylistic and technical changes to the draft by-law as may be required to come into effect on January 1, 2020.
2. City Council repeal By-law 1690-2013 on December 31, 2019 and adopt the revised Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363 (Construction and Demolition) that includes the provisions for the Chief Building Official to appoint building inspectors in section 363-1.4 as attached in Appendix 1 to the report (August 27, 2019) from the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, subject to such stylistic and technical changes to the draft by-law as may be required to come into effect on January 1, 2020.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary Bills for introduction in Council to implement the above noted amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code, subject to such stylistic and technical changes to the draft by-law as may be required.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to recommend that City Council adopt a revised Chapter 363, Building Construction and Demolition ("Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363") in order to:
- Revise the requirements and terminology in the By-law to align with Toronto Building's Electronic Service Delivery Program;
- Re-organize the By-law so that the content is sequenced in a manner consistent with the permit application process, making it easier for the public to understand and comply with the requirements;
- Clarify the process for applying for an Alternative Solution to the prescriptive Building Code requirements, intended to facilitate innovative building design;
- Revise the requirements for construction fences, in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency by reducing duplication between Toronto Building and Municipal Licensing and Standards;
- Clarify the requirements of the Toronto Building Certified Plans Program to allow the use of identical plans multiple times in the City;
- Amend the current procedures for revocation of building permits, intended to strengthen the ability of the City to address dormant construction sites and open permits; and
- Make a number of editorial and technical changes so that the language and content is consistent with the current Building Code Act and Building Code.
If adopted by Council, the proposed update to Chapter 363 will create a clear and concise set of requirements for the public while allowing the City to meet its statutory obligations under the Building Code Act and strengthen service delivery.
Due to the reorganization of the sections within Chapter 363, this report recommends that the current By-law be repealed and replaced with a new by-law, Municipal Code Chapter 363, Building Construction and Demolition (the "New Chapter 363"), effective January 1, 2020.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-136971.pdf
Appendix 1 - Proposed Amendments to Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-136972.pdf