Jonathan Nehmetallah

The appellants appealed the Township of Oro-Medonte's new Official Plan regarding short-term rental (STR) policies.

The parties reached a settlement to replace the STR policies and mapping.

The Tribunal found the revised policies represented good planning and approved them.

However, the Tribunal denied the parties' request to withhold the Final Order until a site-specific zoning by-law amendment for certain appellants was processed, finding that delaying a Township-wide policy for a private agreement was not in the public interest.

The appellant appealed a zoning by-law amendment approved by the City of Toronto, seeking modifications to expand permitted non-residential uses across all blocks of a mixed-use development.

The City attended but did not present evidence in opposition.

Relying on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the requested modifications consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement 2024 and in conformity with the Official Plan, as they support a complete community within a Major Transit Station Area.

The appeal was allowed and the by-law amended accordingly.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's refusal of Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, as well as heritage alteration and demolition permits, to permit a 27-storey mixed-use building incorporating a designated heritage building at its base.

The Tribunal found that the proposed development optimizes land use within a Protected Major Transit Station Area and respects the existing and planned context of the area.

The Tribunal preferred the applicant's evidence that the tower's massing and setbacks appropriately conserve the cultural heritage value of the site while providing needed housing.

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

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a Procedural Order to govern the proceedings for an appeal under subsection 34(19) of the Planning Act regarding a zoning by-law amendment for properties on Yonge Street and Averill Crescent in Toronto.

The order sets the hearing date for January 22, 2026, establishes the issues list, and outlines the deadlines for the exchange of witness lists, participant statements, and visual evidence.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Exhibition Lands Regional Inc. and Greater Ottawa Home Builders' Association against the City of Ottawa's Official Plan Amendment 34.

During the conference, the Tribunal granted party status to VIA Rail Canada Inc. and scheduled a second Case Management Conference for January 15, 2026.

The parties were directed to file a draft Procedural Order prior to the next conference.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a Procedural Order on consent of the parties to govern the procedures leading up to and including a 10-day hearing scheduled to commence on March 16, 2026.

The hearing concerns an appeal by the applicant regarding the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application to permit an 8-storey mixed-use building with 105 residential units.

The Tribunal held a seventh Case Management Conference regarding an appeal of the City of Ottawa's approval of revised conditions for a draft plan of subdivision.

The parties advised that settlement negotiations had concluded but the execution of documents remained outstanding due to delays by the appellant.

The Tribunal scheduled a final Case Management Conference and directed the parties to attend with agreed-upon options for scheduling a hearing if the settlement documents are not executed by that time.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a sixth Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the appellant against the municipality's approval of revised conditions for a draft plan of subdivision.

The parties reported that they were close to finalizing a settlement but required more time.

The Tribunal scheduled a subsequent Case Management Conference and directed the parties to submit a revised Procedural Order if the settlement did not proceed.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a fifth Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the appellant against the City's approval of revised conditions for a draft plan of subdivision.

The parties advised they were in the final stages of executing a settlement and requested a subsequent CMC be scheduled in case the settlement did not proceed.

The Tribunal granted the request and scheduled a further CMC, directing the parties to submit a revised Procedural Order if the settlement fails.

The Tribunal issued a procedural order to govern an upcoming 5-day video hearing regarding an appeal by VIA Rail Canada Inc. The appeal concerns the conditions of approval for a draft plan of subdivision in the City of Ottawa, specifically focusing on noise and vibration mitigation measures for development adjacent to a railway station.

The order establishes the procedural timeline, the list of parties and participants, the issues list, and the order of evidence.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Forty-Six Spadina Ave.

Limited and Capitol Buildings Properties Inc. against the City of Toronto for failing to make decisions on Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and Site Plan applications within statutory timelines.

The Tribunal granted party status to Shell Canada and participant status to Haishan Qian on consent.

An eight-day hearing on the merits was scheduled for September 2025, and the parties were directed to submit a finalized Procedural Order and Issues List by April 2025.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a case management conference regarding an appeal by Via Rail Canada Inc. concerning proposed changes to conditions of approval for a draft plan of subdivision in the City of Ottawa.

The Tribunal received no further requests for party or participant status, considered the parties' updated Procedural Order submitted on consent, and scheduled a new five-day hearing commencing April 28, 2025, to allow additional time to review reports.

The applicant appealed the City's failure to adopt a requested Official Plan Amendment and refusal to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a mixed-use development.

The parties reached a settlement on a revised proposal with reduced height and density.

The Tribunal found the revised proposal consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and in conformity with the Official Plan, representing good land use planning.

The appeals were allowed in part, and the amendments were approved in principle subject to conditions.

The Tribunal held a third Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by VIA Rail Canada Inc. against the City of Ottawa's revised conditions for a draft plan of subdivision adjacent to a VIA Rail station.

The parties requested additional time to scope the remaining issues, particularly concerning noise and vibration data.

The Tribunal scheduled a fourth Case Management Conference to finalize the procedural order and issues list, and set a five-day Merit Hearing.

The Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the appellant against the municipality's revised conditions for a draft plan of subdivision.

The parties requested additional time to continue settlement discussions.

The Tribunal scheduled a third Case Management Conference and directed the parties to file a draft Procedural Order and Issues List.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a third Case Management Conference regarding appeals of the Township of Oro-Medonte's new Official Plan.

At a previous CMC, the parties had agreed that the Oro-Medonte Association of Responsible STRs' appeal was deemed dismissed by the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185).

However, the Association subsequently argued that its appeal was saved by a transition provision in the Planning Act, because other valid appeals had been filed in respect of the same plan.

The Tribunal agreed with the Association's interpretation of s. 17(24.0.2)(b) of the Planning Act, finding that the Association's appeal was not deemed dismissed and that it maintained its full rights as an appellant party.

The Tribunal also declined to approve a settlement between the Township and other appellants at this stage, directing the parties to provide a status update.

At the first Case Management Conference for an appeal regarding revised conditions of approval for a draft plan of subdivision, the Tribunal granted party status to the applicant, Colonnade Management Inc. The parties indicated a desire to pursue Tribunal-led mediation to resolve compatibility issues between the proposed development and the adjacent VIA Rail Station.

The Tribunal directed the parties to initiate mediation and scheduled a second Case Management Conference.

The applicant filed an application with the Condominium Authority Tribunal.

During Stage 3 of the proceedings, the applicant informed the Tribunal that she wished to withdraw her case.

The Tribunal accepted the withdrawal and ordered the case closed without costs pursuant to Rule 43.1(d) of the CAT's Rules of Practice.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding an appeal of a zoning by-law amendment that prohibits short-term rental accommodations in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

The Tribunal granted participant status to a local resident, approved the finalized Procedural Order and Issues List, and scheduled a three-day merit hearing to commence on October 16, 2024.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals of the Township of Oro-Medonte's new Official Plan.

Prior to the hearing, two appellants withdrew their appeals.

The Township requested a delay in scheduling the hearing on the merits due to proposed Bill 185, which could retroactively remove the remaining appellants' appeal rights.

The Tribunal scheduled a second Case Management Conference for June 2024 to finalize the Procedural Order and Issues List, and to set hearing dates if necessary.