Item - 2026.TE34.44
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 1100-2026
TE34.44 - 79, 81, and 93 Ontario Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
Caution: Preliminary decisions are shown below. Any decisions should not be considered final until the meeting is complete, and the decisions for this meeting have been confirmed.
City Council Decision
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 79, 81 and 93 Ontario Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Revised Attachment 6 to the report (June 17, 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 direct the owner to provide and implement an acceptable Tenant Assistance Plan for eligible tenants of the three existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
4. 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 |
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Ontario Street |
79, 81 and 93 |
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Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288074.pdf
Revised Attachment 6 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-289174.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288075.pdf
Attachment 6 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
Communications (Community Council)
TE34.44 - 79, 81, and 93 Ontario 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 City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 79, 81 and 93 Ontario Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Revised Attachment 6 to the report (June 17, 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 direct the owner to provide and implement an acceptable Tenant Assistance Plan for eligible tenants of the three existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
4. 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 |
|
Ontario Street |
79, 81 and 93 |
|
|
|
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 Zoning By-law, with a holding provision, to permit a 16-storey (64 metres), including the mechanical penthouse) building containing 98 dwelling units and 78 square metres of non-residential gross floor area at 79, 81, and 93 Ontario Street.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288074.pdf
Revised Attachment 6 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-289174.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288075.pdf
Attachment 6 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
Communications
Speakers
Motions
That:
1. Toronto and East York Community Council delete Recommendation 4:
Recommendation to be deleted
4. 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 79, 81, and 93 Ontario 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:
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Development Application Street Name |
Development Application Street Number Range |
Odd/Even |
Also Known As |
Permit Location Details |
|
Ontario Street |
79, 81 and 93 |
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