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Planning in Toronto
Toronto's planning system combines the Official Plan with Zoning By-law 569-2013. Atlasly normalises both into one workspace and runs as-of-right plus rezoning scenarios in parallel.
Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.
Framework
Planning Act (Ontario), City of Toronto Official Plan, Zoning By-law 569-2013, Tall Building Design Guidelines, Mid-Rise Performance Standards.
Key policies
- Density and height: Per by-law plus Avenues and Centres in the Official Plan. Atlasly applies both.
- Tall Building Design Guidelines: Floor plate caps (typically 750 sqm), 25m separation distances, and stepbacks. Atlasly enforces these in massing.
- Mid-Rise Performance Standards: 45-degree angular plane and 80% Avenue width height limit. Atlasly's massing engine respects MRPS.
- Inclusionary Zoning: Affordable units required in PMTSAs. Atlasly maps PMTSA boundaries automatically.
Process
- Pre-application consultation: Mandatory for most rezoning applications.
- OPA / ZBA submission: Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment.
- Site Plan Control: Detailed design review before building permit.
Questions
What is the Tall Building Design Guidelines floor plate cap?
Typically 750 sqm per floor for residential towers, with stepbacks to maintain street-wall character.
How long does rezoning take in Toronto?
Typically 12-24 months including statutory consultation periods.
Explore a site in Toronto (Ontario)
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