Jamie Cole

The appellants appealed the City's failure to make decisions on Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision, and Site Plan Approval applications for a three-tower mixed-use development.

The parties reached a settlement on the OPA and ZBA appeals, proposing 42-, 45-, and 50-storey towers with 1,500 residential units and a new public park.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the City's Official Plan, representing good planning.

The Tribunal allowed the OPA and ZBA appeals in part, approving the instruments in principle subject to conditions, while adjourning the subdivision and site plan appeals.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make decisions on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications for a proposed two-tower mixed-use development.

The parties reached a settlement proposing 29- and 39-storey towers connected by a shared podium, including residential units, retail space, and an on-site parkland dedication.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement proposal consistent with provincial and municipal policies, representing good planning and the public interest.

The appeals were allowed in part on an interim basis, with the final order withheld pending the satisfaction of several conditions.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding multiple appeals of the City of Guelph's new Comprehensive Zoning By-law and related Official Plan Amendment No. 88.

The Tribunal received status updates indicating that several site-specific appeals had been resolved, while constructive discussions continued on the remaining city-wide and site-specific appeals.

On consent of the parties, the Tribunal scheduled a second multi-day Case Management Conference for March 2026 to further organize the proceedings and establish a Procedural Order for any unresolved issues.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision regarding applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for a proposed 39-storey mixed-use building.

At a second Case Management Conference, the Tribunal was advised that the City would not call witnesses and requested a reduction in hearing days.

The Tribunal issued a Procedural Order and scheduled a 5-day merit hearing to commence on May 25, 2026.

The moving party sought a declaration that a new standalone residential building (a second house on a 53-acre property) was exempt from development charges under s. 2(3.3)1 of the Development Charges Act.

The Ontario Land Tribunal interpreted the provision, finding that the exemption applies to a second residential unit within a new building, not to a new standalone building itself.

The Tribunal dismissed the motion, concluding that the future dwelling did not qualify for the exemption and development charges were payable.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a procedural order on consent to govern the proceedings for an appeal regarding a zoning by-law amendment application for a mixed-use development in the City of Toronto.

The order sets out the hearing dates, procedural deadlines, and the final issues list.

A second Case Management Conference was held regarding an appeal of the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application for a two-tower residential development.

The Tribunal granted participant status to one individual on consent.

The parties submitted a draft Procedural Order and Issues List, and the Tribunal scheduled a nine-day hearing on the merits for June 2026.

The applicant appealed the City's failure to adopt an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a midrise mixed-use development.

The parties reached a settlement proposal for two buildings of 14 and 17 storeys.

The Tribunal found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, in conformity with the Official Plan, and representative of good planning.

The appeals were allowed in part on an interim basis, with final approval withheld pending the satisfaction of conditions.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicants against the City of Toronto's failure to make decisions on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit three mixed-use residential towers.

The Tribunal issued a Procedural Order to govern the proceedings leading up to a 9-day hearing scheduled to commence on June 1, 2026.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal of the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application for a residential development.

The Tribunal granted participant status to three individuals.

As the City had not yet finalized its issues list pending City Council instructions, the Tribunal declined to schedule a hearing on the merits and instead scheduled a second Case Management Conference.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant against the City of Toronto's failure to make decisions on official plan and zoning by-law amendment applications.

The applications seek to permit a mixed-use development comprising three residential towers with office and retail space.

The Tribunal scheduled a 10-day video hearing and directed the parties to submit a revised Procedural Order with an Issues List.

The applicants appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment Application for a mixed-use development within the statutory timeframe.

At the Case Management Conference, the Tribunal scheduled a 10-day hearing to commence on September 14, 2026, and ordered the parties to submit a finalized Procedural Order and Issues List.

The Township of King and the Regional Municipality of York brought a motion for directions arguing that the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction to hear an appeal under the Development Charges Act because the underlying development charge had not been paid prior to the complaint being filed.

The moving parties asserted that the statutory scheme requires a 'payment first' approach.

The Tribunal dismissed the motion, finding that the plain language of section 20 of the Act does not require payment of a development charge as a precondition to bringing a complaint.

The appeal was directed to proceed to a hearing on the merits.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a Procedural Order on consent to govern the proceedings for appeals concerning a proposed mixed-use residential development at 1799 St. Clair Avenue West in Toronto.

The appeals relate to the City's failure to make decisions on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision, and Site Plan.

The hearing is scheduled for 9 days commencing March 23, 2026.

The appellant appealed the City's failure to make a decision on a site plan application for a 580-unit residential development.

At the first Case Management Conference, the registered owner of the subject property requested party status, noting ongoing civil litigation with the appellant regarding the purchase agreement and questioning the appellant's authority to appeal.

The Tribunal granted party status to the registered owner and scheduled a motion hearing to determine jurisdictional issues, including whether the appellant is an authorized agent and whether the appeal should be held in abeyance pending the civil litigation.

The appellant appealed the lack of a decision by the township and region regarding complaints made under s. 20 of the Development Charges Act.

The appellant argued that the proposed development of an additional single-family dwelling was exempt from development charges.

At the first Case Management Conference, the township argued the appeal was invalid because the appellant had not yet paid the charges or obtained a building permit.

The Tribunal determined that a threshold jurisdictional question must be answered before proceeding to a hearing on the merits and scheduled a written motion for direction.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a Procedural Order to govern the upcoming 10-day hearing regarding appeals by Benny Stark Limited against the City of Toronto's failure to adopt requested Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments.

The amendments seek to permit a mixed-use development comprising seven buildings with 1818 units and a new public park.

The order establishes the issues list, order of evidence, and deadlines for the exchange of witness statements and other materials.

A status Case Management Conference was held regarding the remaining appeals against the City of Toronto's comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 569-2013.

The City provided updates on settlement discussions concerning various issue-specific and site-specific appeals, including those related to propane storage, school boards, parking, cemeteries, and places of worship.

The Tribunal scheduled a further one-day CMC for December 3, 2025, and directed the City to provide a written status update and an updated tracking chart of remaining appeals by November 26, 2025.

The appellant requested a hearing date for its appeal of the City of Guelph's Comprehensive Zoning By-law regarding parking requirements.

The City opposed, arguing that one of the issues was already litigated in a recent minor variance appeal and scheduling it would constitute issue estoppel.

The Tribunal directed that the overlapping issue be held in abeyance pending the minor variance decision, and scheduled a written settlement hearing for the remaining agreed-upon issues.

The Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant against the City's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications.

The applications seek to permit a mixed-use development with 1,818 residential units and a new public park.

The Tribunal granted party status to the Toronto Region Conservation Authority and participant status to a local resident.

A 10-day merit hearing was scheduled for February 2026, and the parties were directed to submit a Procedural Order and Issues List.