Item - 2026.MM40.6
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 22 and 23, 2026 without amendments.
MM40.6 - Clarifying the Distinction Between Duplexes and Secondary Suites - by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to provide clarification on what constitutes a “duplex” versus a secondary suite under the City-wide Zoning By-law, including recommendations on minimum unit size or proportionality between dwelling units to uphold the intent of multiplexes and potential updates to secondary suite definition and permissions to reflect distinctions between the two forms, in their upcoming Multiplex Monitoring Program report.
2. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, to explore the ability to track whether secondary units created under duplex permissions are retained post-construction through the Multiplex Monitoring Program report.
Background Information (City Council)
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/comm/communicationfile-210151.pdf
(April 21, 2026) Letter from Geoff Kettel, Co-President, Leaside Residents Association (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/comm/communicationfile-210170.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM40.6 be referred to the Planning and Housing Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.