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* New Green Roof Bylaw Passed By Council

On May 26, 2009 Toronto became the first City in North America to adopt a bylaw to require and govern the construction of green roofs on new development.

    The bylaw will apply to all new building permit applications made after January 31, 2010 (residential, commercial and institutional) and January 31, 2011 for all new industrial development.

The new bylaw will be required on all new development above 2,000m˛ of Gross Floor Area and have a graduated coverage requirement ranging from 20-60%.

For more details see: The following documents are available through the Planning and Growth Management Committee agenda (PG25.3):
  • Staff Report with 2 attachments
  • Communications received at the April 14, 2009 Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting
  • Supplementary report on the communications on the draft Green Roof Bylaw
An overview of the feedback from the stakeholder consultations held in November/December 2008 and February 2009 is now available online.this is a pdf document

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* * Eco-Roof Incentive Grants – Accepting Applications!
Toronto’s Eco-Roof Incentive Program is designed to promote the use of green and cool roofs on Toronto’s commercial, industrial and institutional buildings, and to help Toronto’s business community take action on climate change.

In summary, an “Eco-roof” may be either a “green roof” that supports vegetation or a “cool roof” that reflects the sun’s thermal energy.

The environmental benefits of eco-roofs, such a green and cool roofs, are many. They help to reduce urban heat, which is a particular concern as global temperatures rise. Green roofs also help manage stormwater, enhance biodiversity, improve air quality and energy efficiency, and beautify our city.

Applications for the Eco-Roof Incentive Grants will be accepted twice a year – once in the spring and once in the fall. For more information on past award recipients and how to apply for funding, visit LiveGreen Toronto.


City of Toronto wins award for Green Roof Strategy
Toronto's wins the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' FCM-CH2MHill Sustainable Community Award for its green roof strategy. This award recognizes municipal leadership in sustainable community development and gives national recognition to projects that demonstrate environmental excellence and innovation in service delivery.


Keeping in touch
We have an email to help us keep in touch with you:sustainablecity@toronto.ca.

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