Brooke Marshall

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's adoption of Official Plan Amendment 727 and Zoning By-law Amendment 608-2024, which introduced permissions for townhouses and small-scale apartments along major streets.

The parties reached a settlement resolving all remaining issues.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal approved the proposed modifications to OPA 727, finding they represent good planning, are consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, and align with the City's Official Plan.

The appeal of ZBA 608-2024 was dismissed as no part remained in issue.

The University of Toronto appealed the City of Toronto's comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 regarding parking rates and use permissions for post-secondary schools.

The parties reached a settlement to reduce the parking rate for post-secondary schools in Policy Area 1 to zero, reflecting the pre-existing requirements, and to expand permitted uses in certain Institutional Hospital, Residential, and Employment zones to recognize existing educational facilities.

Based on uncontested planning evidence, the Tribunal allowed the appeal in part to implement the agreed-upon zoning by-law amendments.