Item - 2026.PH30.13

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Planning and Housing Committee on May 7, 2026 and was adopted without amendment.

PH30.13 - Zoning Regulations for Places of Worship in Residential and Mixed-Use Communities

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Wards:: All

Committee Decision

The Planning and Housing Committee:

1. Requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to report back in 2027 with updated zoning regulations for places of worship that considers how they can best fit within Toronto’s residential and mixed-use communities.

Origin

(May 7, 2026) Letter from Mayor Olivia Chow

Summary

Places of worship are important parts of our communities, and many faith institutions have long and deep histories in our neighbourhoods.

Permissions and zoning standards for Places of Worship in city-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 generally carry forward long-time zoning requirements from the pre-amalgamation municipalities. A review of zoning regulations for places of worship is an opportunity to ensure that requirements are suitable for Toronto today.

Background Information

(May 7, 2026) Letter from Mayor Oliva Chow on Zoning Regulations for Places of Worship in Residential and Mixed-Use Communities
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-286787.pdf

Motions

Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Gord Perks (Carried)

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Gord Perks (Carried)