Item - 2026.SC32.5

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council adopt the Guildwood Village Neighbourhood Character Guidelines, included as Attachment 1 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning and the Director, Community Planning, Development Review, Scarborough District and direct staff to consider the Guildwood Village Neighbourhood Character Guidelines during the review of applications within Guildwood Village.

2. City Council request the Director, Urban Design, City Planning and the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District review and evaluate the Guildwood Village Neighbourhood Character Guidelines and report back in the third quarter of 2028, to ensure they remain current as the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws are amended.

This Report recommends that City Council adopt the Guildwood Village Neighbourhood Character Guidelines (the "Guidelines").

On December 17, 2024, City Council adopted a motion which directed that the Executive Director, Development Review, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning undertake a review of existing development guidelines and zoning regulations within the Guildwood Community and develop specific design guidelines that clearly articulate the desired architectural character and principles of the community.

Planned and developed in the 1950s and 1960s, Guildwood Village, located along the Scarborough Bluffs, reflects the mid-century modern residential planning and design principles. The architectural character integrates with curvilinear streets and mature trees, creating an attractive, livable community.

The Guidelines (Attachment 5) have been developed in consultation with the community, to identify the predominant existing built form characteristics within Guildwood Village and provide guidance on how new development can be informed by these features as the neighbourhood evolves. An Architectural and Site Design Overview template is also included in Appendix E.

The Guidelines are intended to complement existing Zoning By-law permissions. They may be considered by homeowners and builders when introducing new residential development into the study area, and by City staff when reviewing development applications.