Ontario Land Tribunal

The applicant appealed the municipality's failure to make a decision on applications for a zoning by-law amendment and consents to sever to permit the development of 10 townhomes and 3 new lots.

The parties reached a settlement.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and representative of good planning.

The appeals were allowed in part, the zoning by-law was amended, and provisional consent was granted.

The applicants appealed the refusal of the County of Oxford and the Township of Blandford-Blenheim to approve an official plan amendment and a zoning by-law amendment to permit a seasonal special events facility on agricultural lands.

The central issue was whether the facility qualified as an on-farm diversified use under the Provincial Planning Statement and Guideline 851.

The Tribunal found that the facility met the criteria for an on-farm diversified use, as it was located on a farm, secondary to the principal agricultural use, limited in area, and compatible with surrounding agricultural operations.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals and approved the amendments, concluding they were consistent with provincial policy and represented good land use planning.

Following a written settlement hearing and an interim order allowing the appeal subject to conditions, the Ontario Land Tribunal issued a final order.

The Tribunal was advised that the conditions were addressed to the satisfaction of the City of Toronto.

The Tribunal ordered that Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 be amended to permit the redevelopment of the property with a 17-storey mixed-use building.

The applicant appealed the Town of Caledon Committee of Adjustment's refusal of a consent application to sever a property to create a new residential lot.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement and the Committee of Adjustment conditionally approved a related minor variance.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the proposed consent was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conformed to the applicable Official Plans, and represented good planning.

The appeal was allowed and provisional consent was granted subject to conditions.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Slessor Square LP1 against the Town of Milton's failure to approve an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for a high-density mixed-use development.

The Tribunal granted participant status to 29 individuals, subject to them providing written confirmation of their proximity to the proposed development.

The Tribunal also directed the parties to finalize a Procedural Order and Issues List and scheduled a 19-day merit hearing for April 2027.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a Procedural Order to govern the hearing of appeals by the applicant concerning the failure of the Town of Ajax and the Region of Durham to make decisions on applications for an official plan amendment, zoning by-law amendment, draft plan of subdivision, and site plan control.

The applications propose a development of 660 residential units, a school block, park block, stormwater management block, and environmental protection block.

The hearing is scheduled for five days commencing June 8, 2026.

The applicants appealed the Township's refusal of a zoning by-law amendment to permit the demolition of an existing legal non-conforming dwelling and the construction of a new, slightly larger dwelling.

The Tribunal found that the proposed development, which included a modest footprint increase and improved accessibility, was consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and conformed to the applicable Official Plans.

Relying on expert engineering evidence, the Tribunal also determined that the municipality had relied on erroneous floodplain calculations, and that the new dwelling would be safely located above the critical flood level.

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

The applicant appealed the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of a minor variance to permit a required parking space to be located 0.84 metres from the street line, rather than the required 6 metres, to facilitate the conversion of an attached garage into an additional residential unit.

The Ontario Land Tribunal allowed the appeal and authorized the variance, finding that it met the four-part test under the Planning Act, was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and represented good planning by supporting gentle intensification without negatively impacting the streetscape.

The Tribunal convened a Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant against the municipality's refusal of applications to amend the Zoning By-law and Official Plan for a proposed townhouse development.

The Tribunal approved the Procedural Order and Issues List on consent of the parties and scheduled a six-day merit hearing for October 2026.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a case management conference regarding a land compensation claim under the Expropriations Act.

The Tribunal issued a procedural order setting the hearing to commence on May 31, 2027, for a period of nineteen days, and established timelines for the exchange of documents, discoveries, and expert reports.

The applicants appealed the refusal of their minor variance application by the Town's Committee of Adjustment.

The variances were sought to permit the construction of a detached accessory second dwelling unit.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement on revised variances for interior side yard setback and lot coverage, as two other variances were no longer required due to a zoning by-law amendment.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised variances met the four tests under the Planning Act and authorized them subject to conditions.

The Tribunal convened a Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by 1912900 Ontario Inc. against the Town of Milton's passing of By-law 107-2025, a housekeeping amendment that altered the definition of a lot.

The parties advised that they were in settlement discussions and requested that the matter not be scheduled for a hearing.

The Tribunal adjourned the matter pending the outcome of negotiations and directed the parties to provide a written status update.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued an amending decision to correct a technical or typographical error in its previous decision issued on April 9, 2026.

The amendment adds OLT Case No. OLT-24-000470 and related site plan appeals to the title of proceedings.

In all other respects, the original decision remains unchanged.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on applications for a zoning by-law amendment and plan of subdivision to permit a mixed-use community.

Following a previous decision that withheld the final order pending the fulfillment of conditions, the Tribunal received confirmation that the conditions were cleared to the City's satisfaction.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal and amended Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 to permit the development.

The applicant appealed the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of minor variances to permit interior alterations to an existing apartment building, increasing the number of units from 11 to 20.

The parties reached a settlement and presented revised variances, including reductions in lot area, landscaped open space, and parking requirements.

The Tribunal accepted uncontested expert planning evidence that the variances met the four tests under the Planning Act, noting the proposal would provide additional affordable housing without increasing the building's gross floor area.

The appeal was allowed in part on an interim basis, with the variances authorized subject to conditions.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the YMCA of Greater Toronto and 2764434 Ontario Limited against the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications.

The applications seek to permit two 48-storey residential towers and a new YMCA facility.

The Tribunal granted participant status to a local resident, directed the parties to finalize the Procedural Order and Issues List, and scheduled a four-day hearing for November 2026.

The applicant appealed the City's failure to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit the redevelopment of the subject lands with six residential towers.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement.

Based on the uncontroverted expert land use planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the settlement proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the City's Official Plan, and represents good land use planning.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal in part on an interim basis, withholding its final order until various pre-requisite conditions are satisfied.

The appellant appealed a zoning by-law and official plan amendment intended to permit the conversion of an existing commercial building into 15 townhouse dwelling units.

Following a Case Management Conference, the Tribunal ordered the parties to submit a finalized draft Procedural Order, including a proposed date for the final hearing and a full description of the issues, by May 8, 2026.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a final order allowing the appeals in part by Bayview Sheppard Developments Limited regarding the property at 500 Sheppard Avenue East.

Following an earlier interim order that approved the development in principle subject to pre-conditions, the Tribunal was satisfied that the pre-conditions were met to the satisfaction of the City of Toronto.

The Tribunal ordered amendments to the City of Toronto Official Plan and Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 to permit the development of two towers of 35 and 39 storeys.

The Tribunal held a Case Management Conference for an appeal against the Township's refusal of a zoning by-law amendment to permit a single detached dwelling.

The Township indicated its intent to bring a motion to dismiss the appeal for having no reasonable prospect of success.

The Tribunal scheduled a one-day motion hearing to be held by video.