OLT 2026

The Tribunal issued a Procedural Order to govern the proceedings leading up to a 12-day hearing scheduled to commence on July 15, 2026.

The hearing concerns appeals by The Address Inc. under subsections 22(7) and 34(11) of the Planning Act regarding the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on requested official plan and zoning by-law amendments for a proposed 37-storey and 35-storey residential development.

The Order sets out the procedural dates, issues list, and order of evidence.

The appellant appealed the City of Kitchener Committee of Adjustment's refusal of minor variance applications to permit reduced parking and rear yard setbacks for the development of two semi-detached dwellings containing six units.

The Tribunal relied on the uncontradicted municipal planning staff report, which recommended approval.

The Tribunal found the variances met the four tests under the Planning Act, as they would increase housing variety and supply while utilizing existing public transit and infrastructure.

The appeal was allowed and the variances were authorized subject to conditions.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Norfolk Development Inc. against the City of Richmond Hill's failure to make decisions on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications.

The applications seek to facilitate a 15-story development containing 344 units.

The Tribunal issued a Procedural Order and scheduled a 10-day video hearing to commence on July 13, 2026.

The parties submitted a draft Procedural Order to the Ontario Land Tribunal regarding a land compensation claim under the Expropriations Act.

The Tribunal issued the Procedural Order to govern the conduct of the proceeding leading up to a 10-day hearing scheduled to commence in June 2027.

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.

At a Case Management Conference for appeals concerning the failure of the City of Pickering to make decisions on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for a high-density mixed-use development, the Tribunal granted party status to Emix Ltd. on consent.

The Tribunal also ordered that these appeals be heard together with related site-specific appeals, as the parties had reached a comprehensive settlement in principle.

A written settlement hearing was scheduled.

The applicant brought a motion to dismiss the appeals of a development permit approval for a lot severance without a merit hearing.

The appellants failed to attend multiple Case Management Conferences, failed to provide Issues Lists as ordered, and the single Issues List provided did not disclose a valid planning justification under the Niagara Escarpment Plan.

The Hearing Officer found the appeals were without merit, frivolous, vexatious, and outside the Tribunal's jurisdiction.

The motion was granted and the appeals were dismissed.

The applicant appealed the City's failure to adopt requested Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to facilitate a mixed-use development with three towers and 1,754 dwelling units.

The parties reached a settlement.

The Tribunal accepted uncontroverted expert planning evidence that the revised proposal is consistent with provincial policy, aligns with the City's Official Plan, and represents good planning.

The appeals were allowed in part on an interim basis, with the final order withheld pending the fulfillment of several conditions, including securing affordable housing and addressing airport flight path restrictions.

The claimant brought a claim for compensation under the Expropriations Act regarding lands in Toronto.

The parties advised the Tribunal that the claim had been settled and consented to a final dismissal on a without-costs basis.

The Tribunal ordered the proceeding dismissed without costs.

The appellant appealed the City of Ottawa's failure to make a decision on applications for a Zoning By-law Amendment and a Draft Plan of Subdivision within the statutory timeframes.

The parties reached a settlement to permit the development of a residential subdivision comprising 404 residential lots and blocks.

Based on the uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the proposed development had regard for provincial interests, was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and conformed to the City's Official Plan.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, approving the Zoning By-law Amendment and the Draft Plan of Subdivision subject to conditions.

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 appellant appealed the Township's denial of a minor variance required to permit residential development on a lot that fronts an unassumed public road.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement.

Based on the uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the variance met the four tests under the Planning Act and was consistent with provincial policies.

The appeal was allowed in part to authorize the variance.

The applicant appealed the Town of Halton Hills' failure to make a decision on applications for an official plan amendment, zoning by-law amendment, and draft plan of subdivision to permit townhouse dwellings and a single-detached dwelling.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal granted party status to the Glen Williams Community Association and participant status to an individual on consent.

The Tribunal scheduled a second Case Management Conference for March 2026 and a 15-day merit hearing for May and June 2026.

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 claimant sought compensation for the partial expropriation of its property by the Town of Tecumseh for road and service upgrades.

The Tribunal determined that the highest and best use of the property, both before and after expropriation, was the continuation of its existing commercial use, rejecting the claimant's proposed mixed-use redevelopment scenario due to a lack of evidence on financial feasibility.

The Tribunal awarded $332,515 for the fee simple taking based on a value of $73 per square foot, $44,435 for the expropriated easement, and $15,000 for injurious affection related to snow removal costs on the remaining lands.

Claims for disturbance damages were dismissed as premature.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make decisions on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendments, and a Draft Plan of Subdivision to facilitate a master-planned, transit-oriented community integrated with the Scarborough GO Station.

The parties reached a full uncontested settlement.

Based on uncontradicted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and in conformity with the Official Plan.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, approved the instruments in principle, and withheld its final order pending the satisfaction of numerous 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 Burlington's refusal of its Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a mixed-use building.

The parties reached a settlement to permit a 24-storey mixed-use building within the Aldershot GO Major Transit Station Area.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the applicable Official Plans.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part and approved the amendments in principle, withholding its final order pending the satisfaction of certain conditions.

The applicant appealed the City's failure to make decisions on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications to permit a 64-storey mixed-use building.

The parties reached a settlement that included dismantling and reconstructing a 20-storey heritage building using salvaged materials.

The Tribunal accepted uncontroverted expert planning and heritage evidence that the revised proposal was consistent with provincial policies, conformed to the City's Official Plan, and represented good planning.

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

At a Case Management Conference, the Tribunal considered appeals regarding a proposed 21-storey residential tower in the City of Vaughan.

The Tribunal granted the appellant's request to hear an appeal against the City's Comprehensive Zoning By-law together with the current appeals.

A 15-day hearing was scheduled for July 2026, and a Procedural Order was approved.