Item - 2024.PH17.6
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 17 and 18, 2024 with amendments.
- This item was considered by the Planning and Housing Committee on December 5, 2024 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024.
- See also By-law 1421-2024
PH17.6 - Exempting Dwelling Rooms in a Multi-tenant House from Parkland Dedication and Clarifications to Exemptions in Article III of Chapter 415 - Development of Land
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend Article III of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 415, Development of Land, substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to the report (November 21, 2024) from the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, as amended by Part 2 below.
2. City Council amend the proposed amendments to Article III of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 415, Development of Land, in Attachment 1 to the report (November 21, 2024) from the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation by removing the word "existing" after the words "within the" from Paragraph 5 so that it now reads as follows:
5. Section 415-30 A (16) of Municipal Code Chapter 415, Development of Land, is deleted and replaced with:
(16) Creation of a second, third or fourth residential dwelling unit constructed within the primary residential building and/or the creation of one residential dwelling unit constructed ancillary to the primary residential building, which includes laneway and garden suites, provided that such exemption applies to no more than five total residential units on a single parcel of land.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code in Attachment 1 to the report (November 21, 2024) from the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, as amended by Part 2 above, as may be required.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-250857.pdf
Attachment 1 - Proposed Amendments to Article III of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415, Development of Land
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-250858.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council amend the proposed amendments to Article III of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 415, Development of Land, in Attachment 1 to the report (November 21, 2024) from the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation by removing the word "existing" after the words "within the" from Paragraph 5 so that it now reads as follows:
5. Section 415-30 A (16) of Municipal Code Chapter 415, Development of Land, is deleted and replaced with:
(16) Creation of a second, third or fourth residential dwelling unit constructed within the primary residential building and/or the creation of one residential dwelling unit constructed ancillary to the primary residential building, which includes laneway and garden suites, provided that such exemption applies to no more than five total residential units on a single parcel of land.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Dec-17-2024 10:40 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PH17.6 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 21 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Ausma Malik, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday, Nick Mantas |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll, Parthi Kandavel, James Pasternak |
PH17.6 - Exempting Dwelling Rooms in a Multi-tenant House from Parkland Dedication and Clarifications to Exemptions in Article III of Chapter 415 - Development of Land
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:
1. City Council amend Article III of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 415, Development of Land substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to the report (November 21, 2024) from the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code contained in Attachment 1 to the report (November 21, 2024) from the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, as may be required.
Origin
Summary
As part of the 2023 Housing Action Plan, City Council adopted a New Regulatory Framework for Multi-Tenant Housing ("MTH") and recognized this form of rental housing stock as a critical component of affordable housing options. This program brought new incentives and other financial supports to assist property owners in obtaining a licence for this housing in all areas of the City.
In response to MM20.30 Multi-Tenant Housing Framework: Parks Levy Exemption and Framework Application, this report seeks Council authority to exempt dwelling rooms in a multi-tenant house from parkland dedication requirements in Article III of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415, being the Parkland By-law ("Article III"). This amendment aligns with Council's priority for the development of this housing type and other financial considerations provided by the City.
Following Council's recent adoption of MM22.10 Supporting Transitional Housing in Toronto - 3 Cadillac Avenue (Neshama Hospice) and site-specific parkland dedication exemption for the development of a non-profit hospice, this report also seeks approval to apply the exemption to non-profit hospices city-wide to reflect Council's support of this type of development.
Finally, this report introduces amendments to Article III to clarify the intent and improve the readability and the interpretation of (a) exemptions relating to additional residential dwelling units on a parcel of land as well as additional residential dwelling units in apartment buildings, and (b) the definition of Environmental Lands specifically relating to the protected features within protected areas as defined and identified by Chapter 658 of the Municipal Code, being the Ravine and Natural Feature Protection By-Law. The proposed amendments will ensure consistent interpretation and application of Article III.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-250857.pdf
Attachment 1 - Proposed Amendments to Article III of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415, Development of Land
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-250858.pdf