Item - 2026.TE34.33
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 29 and 30, 2026 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on July 8 and 9, 2026 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026.
- See also By-law 1050-2026
TE34.33 - 137-149 Church Street and 18-20 Dalhousie Street Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend Site Specific Zoning By-law 1246-2022 for the lands municipally known as137-149 Church Street and 18-20 Dalhousie Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Revised Attachment 6 to the report (June 19, 2026) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
3. City Council amend Schedule D of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, such that, despite anything in the chapter to the contrary, the General Manager, Transportation Services will not accept applications for a permit from residents of, visitors to, or tradepersons at the developments listed below:
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Development Application Street Name |
Development Application Street Number Range |
Odd/Even |
Also Known As |
Permit Location Details |
|
Church Street |
137-149, inclusive |
Odd |
|
|
|
Dalhousie Street |
18-20, inclusive |
Even |
|
|
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288370.pdf
Revised Attachment 6 - Draft Zoning Bylaw Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288949.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288371.pdf
Attachment 6 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288535.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
TE34.33 - 137-149 Church Street and 18-20 Dalhousie Street Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council amend Site Specific Zoning By-law 1246-2022 for the lands municipally known as137-149 Church Street and 18-20 Dalhousie Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Revised Attachment 6 to the report (June 19, 2026) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
3. City Council amend Schedule D of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, such that, despite anything in the chapter to the contrary, the General Manager, Transportation Services will not accept applications for a permit from residents of, visitors to, or tradepersons at the developments listed below:
|
Development Application Street Name |
Development Application Street Number Range |
Odd/Even |
Also Known As |
Permit Location Details |
|
Church Street |
137-149, inclusive |
Odd |
|
|
|
Dalhousie Street |
18-20, inclusive |
Even |
|
|
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on July 8, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Site Specific Zoning By-law 1246-2022 to permit an increase in height from 54 storeys (175 metres) to 61 storeys (201.5 metres including mechanical penthouse), and reduce the setback from the south property line to the tower from 10 to 6.5 metres. The existing 3-storey designated heritage building at 147 Church Street will be conserved and integrated into the base building.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288370.pdf
Revised Attachment 6 - Draft Zoning Bylaw Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288949.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288371.pdf
Attachment 6 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288535.pdf
Communications
Motions
That:
1. Toronto and East York Community Council delete Recommendation 3:
Recommendation to be deleted
3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 137-149 Church Street and 18-20 Dalhousie Street.
and adopt the following new recommendation instead:
City Council amend Schedule D of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, such that, despite anything in the chapter to the contrary, the General Manager, Transportation Services will not accept applications for a permit from residents of, visitors to, or tradepersons at the developments listed below:
|
Development Application Street Name |
Development Application Street Number Range |
Odd/Even |
Also Known As |
Permit Location Details |
|
Church Street |
137-149, inclusive |
Odd |
|
|
|
Dalhousie Street |
18-20, inclusive |
Even |
|
|