January 22, 1999
To:Emergency and Protective Services Committee
From:Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services
Subject:Body Shops/Automobile Service Centres--Regulation of Hours of Operation
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
There are no financial implications with this report.
Recommendations:
That the report of the City Solicitor entitled Body Shops/Automobile Service Centres -
Regulation of Hours of Operation/Ventilation be amended to increase the prohibited area in
which body shops/auto service centres cannot locate to within 122 metres of a residential
zone.
That East York By-law 112-92 be rescinded.
Background:
At the meeting of December 1, 1998 Emergency and Protective Services Committee had for
its consideration a report from the City Solicitor regarding the regulation of the hours of
operation of public garages and car washes. The Committee requested a report from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services regarding the impact of this
report on Chapter 199 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code and East York By-law 112-92.
The City of Toronto regulations restrict the hours of operation of all retail gasoline outlets
which are within 122 metres of a residential district. The recommendation of 100 metres in
the City Solicitor's report could eliminate some currently regulated sites. Amending the
Solicitor's report to expand the prohibited area to 122 metres will provide all residential areas
with the optimum of protection and will not disrupt existing conditions in the previous City of
Toronto.
East York By-law 112-92 restricts the hours of operation for the retail sale of gasoline subject
to individual exemptions that were approved by Council. If the recommendation regarding
distance is approved any location with potential to negatively impact the residential areas will
be captured in the distance provisions. Both residents and industry participants will benefit
from a precise definition of the restricted area.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Carol Ruddell-Foster, General Manager
Toronto Licensing, 392-3070
Reviewed by:
James RidgeVIRGINIA M. WEST
Executive DirectorCommissioner
Municipal Licensing and StandardsUrban Planning and Development Services
