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The new City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 was enacted on May 9, 2013. It has been appealed under section 34(19) of the Planning Act. Even though it is under appeal, the City's Chief Building Official and the Committee of Adjustment will apply the new By-law to applications filed after its enactment. Please consult with your advisors to determine whether the new by-law has any impact.
Amendments to By-law 569-2013 have been incorporated into this office consolidation. The original by-law and its amendments are with the City Clerk's office.
Zoning By-law No. 569-2013, as
amended (office consolidation),
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City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended (Office Consolidation)
Version Date: July 31, 2024, including City-wide Amendments up to April 30, 2026
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Chapter 1Administration
Chapter 2Compliance with this By-law
Chapter 5Regulations Applying to all Zones
Chapter 10Residential
Chapter 15Residential Apartment
Chapter 30Commercial
Chapter 40Commercial Residential
Chapter 50Commercial Residential Employment
Chapter 60Employment Industrial
Chapter 80Institutional
Chapter 90Open Space
Chapter 100Utility and Transportation
Chapter 150Specific Use Regulations
Chapter 200Parking Space Regulations
Chapter 220Loading Space Regulations
Chapter 230Bicycle Parking Space Regulations
230.5General Regulations Applying to All Bicycle Parking Spaces
230.10Bicycle Parking Regulations in the Residential Zone Category
230.20Bicycle Parking Regulations in the Residential Apartment Zone Category
230.30Bicycle Parking Regulations in the Commercial Zone Category
230.40Bicycle Parking Regulations in the Commercial - Residential Zone Category
230.50Bicycle Parking Regulations in the Commercial Residential Employment Zone Category
230.60Bicycle Parking Regulations in the Employment Zone Category
230.80Bicycle Parking Regulations in the Institutional Zone Category
230.90Compliance with Bicycle Parking Regulations
230.90.1General
230.90.15Transition: Parking space Regulations
230.90.15.1Transition: Building Permit Applications
230.90.15.2Transition: Zoning By-law Amendment
230.90.15.3Transition: Minor Variance Applications
230.90.15.4Transition: Site Plan Applications
Chapter 280Special Districts - Downtown
Chapter 300Special Districts - Centres
Chapter 400Special Districts - Avenues
Chapter 500Special Districts - Heritage
Chapter 600Regulations for Overlay Zones
Chapter 800Definitions
Chapter 900Site Specific Exceptions
Chapter 970Appendices
Chapter 990Zoning By-law Map
Chapter 995Overlay Maps

Chapter 230 Bicycle Parking Space Regulations

230.90 Compliance with Bicycle Parking Regulations

230.90.1 General

(1)Lawfully Existing Buildings Exempt from Complying
None of the provisions of regulations 10.5.40.40(4)(D), 15.5.40.40(1)(D), 30.5.40.40(1)(D), 40.5.40.40(1)(D), 40.5.40.40(3)(D), 40.5.40.40(5)(D), 50.5.40.40(1)(D), 50.5.40.40(3)(D), 50.5.40.40(5)(D), 60.5.40.40(1)(E), 60.5.80.1(1)(E), 60.5.90.1(1)(E), 80.5.40.40(1)(D), 230.5.1.10(4)(D) and (E), 230.5.1.10(7), 230.5.1.10(12), 230.5.1.10(13), (14), (15) and (16), 230.5.10.1(5)(A), 230.5.10.1(6)(D), 230.5.10.1(7), 230.5.10.20(1), 230.5.10.1(1) and Table 230.5.10.1(1) – Bicycle Parking Space Rates apply to prevent the erection or use of a lawfully existing building or structure. [ By-law: 1116-2025 ]
(2)Definition of Lawful
For the purposes of regulation 230.90.1(1), the words lawful and lawfully highlighted in bold type, in addition to the definitions provided in Zoning By-law 569-2013, Chapter 800 Definitions, includes existing or authorized on or before July 22, 2022. [ By-law: 1116-2025 ]
(3)Lawfully Existing Buildings Exempt from Complying
None of the provisions of regulations 230.5.1.10(4)(D) and (E), 230.5.1.10(7), 230.5.1.10(13), (14), (15) and (16), 230.5.10.1(7), 230.5.10.20(1), 230.5.10.1(1) and Table 230.5.10.1(1) – Bicycle Parking Space Rates apply to prevent the erection or use of a lawfully existing building or structure. [ By-law: 1116-2025 ]
(4)Definition of Lawful
For the purposes of regulation 230.90.1(3), the words lawful and lawfully highlighted in bold type, in addition to the definitions provided in Zoning By-law 569-2013, Chapter 800 Definitions, includes existing or authorized after July 22, 2022 and on or prior to March 31, 2025. [ By-law: 1116-2025 ]

230.90.15 Transition: Parking space Regulations

(1)Bicycle Parking Space Regulations
An application submitted on or prior to July 22, 2022 that is eligible to proceed under regulations 230.90.15.1(1) and (3), 230.90.15.2(1) and (3), 230.90.15.3(1), (3) and (4), 230.90.15.4(1), (3) and (4) must comply with the requirements of regulations 970.30.1(1), 970.30.15.5(1), (2), and (4), 970.30.15.10(1), 970.30.15.30(1), 970.30.15.40(1), (2), and (3), 970.30.15.50(1), (2), and (3), and 970.30.15.60(1), (2), and (3). [ By-law: 1116-2025 ]
(2)Bicycle Parking Space Regulations
An application submitted after July 22, 2022 and on or prior to March 31, 2025 that is eligible to proceed under regulations 230.90.15.1(2) and (3), 230.90.15.2(2) and (3), 230.90.15.3(2), (3) and (4), 230.90.15.4(2), (3) and (4) must comply with the requirements of regulations 970.30.1(2), 970.30.15.5(3), (4), Table 970.30.15.5 – Bicycle Parking Space Rates, and regulation 970.30.15.5(5). [ By-law: 1116-2025 ]

230.90.15.1 Transition: Building Permit Applications

(1)Building Permit Applications
None of the provisions of regulations 10.5.40.40(4)(D), 15.5.40.40(1)(D), 30.5.40.40(1)(D), 40.5.40.40(1)(D), 40.5.40.40(3)(D), 40.5.40.40(5)(D), 50.5.40.40(1)(D), 50.5.40.40(3)(D), 50.5.40.40(5)(D), 60.5.40.40(1)(E), 60.5.80.1(1)(E), 60.5.90.1(1)(E), 80.5.40.40(1)(D), 230.5.1.10(4)(D) and (E), 230.5.1.10(7), 230.5.1.10(12), 230.5.1.10(13), (14), (15), and (16), 230.5.10.1(5)(A), 230.5.10.1(6)(D), 230.5.10.1(7), 230.5.10.20(1), 230.5.10.1(1) and Table 230.5.10.1(1) – Bicycle Parking Space Rates will prevent the erection or use of a building or structure for which an application for or a building permit was filed prior to July 22, 2022, if the project in question complies, or the building permit application for the project is amended to comply, with the provisions of Clauses 970.30.15.5, 970.30.15.10, 970.30.15.15, 970.30.15.30, 970.30.15.40, 970.30.15.50, 970.30.15.60 and 970.30.15.80, and all finally approved minor variances. [ By-law: 1116-2025 ]
(2)Building Permit Applications
None of the provisions of regulations 230.5.1.10(4)(D) and (E), 230.5.1.10(7), 230.5.1.10(13), (14), (15) and (16), 230.5.10.1(7), 230.5.10.20(1), 230.5.10.1(1) and Table 230.5.10.1(1) – Bicycle Parking Space Rates will prevent the erection or use of a building or structure for which an application for or a building permit was filed after July 22, 2022 and on or prior to March 31, 2025, if the project in question complies, or the building permit application for the project is amended to comply, with the provisions of Clauses 970.30.15.5, 970.30.15.10, 970.30.15.15, 970.30.15.30, 970.30.15.40, 970.30.15.50, 970.30.15.60 and 970.30.15.80 regulations 970.30.15.5(3), (4), and(5) and all finally approved minor variances. [ By-law: 1116-2025 ]
(3)Building Permit Applications
For the purposes of regulations 230.90.15.1(1) and (2), an "application for a building permit" means an application for a building permit that satisfies the requirements set out in Article I, Building Permits of Chapter 363, Building Construction and Demolition of the City of Toronto Municipal Code. [ By-law: 1116-2025 ]

230.90.15.2 Transition: Zoning By-law Amendment

(1)Zoning By-law Amendment
None of the provisions of 10.5.40.40(4)(D), 15.5.40.40(1)(D), 30.5.40.40(1)(D), 40.5.40.40(1)(D), 40.5.40.40(3)(D), 40.5.40.40(5)(D), 50.5.40.40(1)(D), 50.5.40.40(3)(D), 50.5.40.40(5)(D), 60.5.40.40(1)(E), 60.5.80.1(1)(E), 60.5.90.1(1)(E), 80.5.40.40(1)(D), 230.5.1.10(4)(D) and (E), 230.5.1.10(7), 230.5.1.10(12), 230.5.1.10(13), (14), (15), and (16), 230.5.10.1(5)(A), 230.5.10.1(6)(D), 230.5.10.1(7), 230.5.10.20(1), 230.5.10.1(1) and Table 230.5.10.1(1) will prevent the erection or use of a building or structure for which a complete application for a zoning by-law amendment application was filed on or prior to March 31, 2025, if the project in question complies with the provisions of Clauses 970.30.15.5, 970.30.15.10, 970.30.15.15, 970.30.15.30, 970.30.15.40, 970.30.15.50, and 970.30.15.60. [ By-law: 223-2025 ]
(2)Zoning By-law Amendment
For the purposes of Regulation 230.90.15.2(1), a "complete application for a zoning bylaw amendment" means an application which satisfies the requirements set out in the City of Toronto Official Plan Policy 5.5.2. [ By-law: 839-2022 ]

230.90.15.3 Transition: Minor Variance Applications

(1)Minor Variance Applications
None of the provisions of regulations 10.5.40.40(4)(D), 15.5.40.40(1)(D), 30.5.40.40(1)(D), 40.5.40.40(1)(D), 40.5.40.40(3)(D), 40.5.40.40(5)(D), 50.5.40.40(1)(D), 50.5.40.40(3)(D), 50.5.40.40(5)(D), 60.5.40.40(1)(E), 60.5.80.1(1)(E), 60.5.90.1(1)(E), 80.5.40.40(1)(D), 230.5.1.10(4)(D) and (E), 230.5.1.10(7), 230.5.1.10(12), 230.5.1.10(13), (14), (15), and (16), 230.5.10.1(5)(A), 230.5.10.1(6)(D), 230.5.10.1(7), 230.5.10.20(1), 230.5.10.1(1) and Table 230.5.10.1(1) – Bicycle Parking Space Rates will prevent the erection or use of a building or structure for which:
(A)A complete application for a minor variance under Section 45 of the Planning Act was filed on or prior to July 22, 2022; or
(B)A complete application for a minor variance under Section 45 of the Planning Act was filed after July 22, 2022 in respect of a building permit referred to in Regulation 230.90.15.1(1). [ By-law: 1116-2025 ]
(2)Minor Variance Applications
None of the provisions of regulations 230.5.1.10(4)(D) and (E), 230.5.1.10(7), 230.5.1.10(13), (14), (15) and (16), 230.5.10.1(7), 230.5.10.20(1), 230.5.10.1(1) and Table 230.5.10.1(1) – Bicycle Parking Space Rates will prevent the erection or use of a building or structure for which:
(A)A complete application for a minor variance under Section 45 of the Planning Act was filed after July 22, 2022 and on or prior to March 31, 2025; or
(B)A complete application for a minor variance under Section 45 of the Planning Act was filed after March 31, 2025 in respect of a building permit referred to in Regulation 230.90.15.1(2). [ By-law: 1116-2025 ]
(3)Minor Variance Applications
For the purposes of regulations 230.90.15.3(1) and (2), a "complete application for a minor variance" means an application which satisfies the requirements of Section 2 of Ontario Regulation 200/96 (Minor Variance Applications) under the Planning Act. [ By-law: 1116-2025 ]
(4)Minor Variance Application
Where a project qualifies under Clause 230.90.15.3:
(A)if a minor variance was applied for on or prior to July 22, 2022, the minor variance may be granted in compliance with Section 45 of the Planning Act in the context of regulations 970.30.1(1), 970.30.15.5(1), (2), and (4), Table 970.30.15.5 – Bicycle Parking Space Rates, regulations 970.30.15.10(1), 970.30.15.30(1), 970.30.15.40(1), (2), and (3), 970.30.15.50(1), (2), and (3), 970.30.15.60(1), (2), and (3) or with the provisions of By-law 569-2013, as amended, as it read on and prior to July 22, 2022;
(B)a building permit for that project in (A) may be issued after final approval is received for the minor variance if the project in question complies, or the building permit application for the project is amended to comply, with the provisions of regulations 970.30.1(1), 970.30.15.5(1), (2), and (4), Table 970.30.15.5 – Bicycle Parking Space Rates, regulations 970.30.15.10(1), 970.30.15.30(1), 970.30.15.40(1), (2), and (3), 970.30.15.50(1), (2), and (3), 970.30.15.60(1), (2), and (3), or with the provisions of By-law 569-2013, as amended, as it read prior on and to July 22, 2022 and all finally approved minor variances;
(C)if a minor variance was applied after July 22, 2022 and on or prior to March 31, 2025, the minor variance may be granted in compliance with Section 45 of the Planning Act in the context of regulations 970.30.15.5(3), (4), and (5) or with the provisions of By-law 569-2013, as amended, as it read after July 22, 2022 and on and prior to March 31, 2025; and
(D)a building permit for that project in (C) may be issued after final approval is received for the minor variance if the project in question complies, or the building permit application for the project is amended to comply, with the provisions of regulations 970.30.15.5(3), (4), and (5), or with the provisions of By-law 569- 2013, as amended, as it read after July 22, 2022 and on and prior to March 31, 2025 and all finally approved minor variances. [ By-law: 1116-2025 ]

230.90.15.4 Transition: Site Plan Applications

(1)Site Plan Applications
None of the provisions of regulations 10.5.40.40(4)(D), 15.5.40.40(1)(D), 30.5.40.40(1)(D), 40.5.40.40(1)(D), 40.5.40.40(3)(D), 40.5.40.40(5)(D), 50.5.40.40(1)(D), 50.5.40.40(3)(D), 50.5.40.40(5)(D), 60.5.40.40(1)(E), 60.5.80.1(1)(E), 60.5.90.1(1)(E), 80.5.40.40(1)(D),230.5.1.10(4)(D) and (E), 230.5.1.10(7), 230.5.1.10(12), 230.5.1.10(13), (14), (15), and (16), 230.5.10.1(5)(A), 230.5.10.1(6)(D), 230.5.10.1(7), 230.5.10.20(1), 230.5.10.1(1) and Table 230.5.10.1(1) – Bicycle Parking Space Rates will prevent the erection or use of a building or structure for a project for which a complete application for site plan approval was filed on or prior to July 22, 2022, if the project in question complies with the provisions of regulations 970.30.1(1), 970.30.15.5(1), (2), and (4), Table 970.30.15.5 – Bicycle Parking Space Rates, regulations 970.30.15.10(1), 970.30.15.30(1), 970.30.15.40(1), (2), and (3), 970.30.15.50(1), (2), and (3), 970.30.15.60(1), (2), and (3). [ By-law: 1116-2025 ]
(2)Site Plan Applications
None of the provisions of regulations 230.5.1.10(4)(D) and (E), 230.5.1.10(7), 230.5.1.10(13), (14), (15) and (16), 230.5.10.1(7), 230.5.10.20(1), 230.5.10.1(1) and Table 230.5.10.1(1) – Bicycle Parking Space Rates will prevent the erection or use of a building or structure for a project for which a complete application for site plan approval was filed after July 22, 2022 and on or prior to March 31, 2025, if the project in question complies with the provisions of regulations 970.30.15.5(3), (4), and (5). [ By-law: 1116-2025 ]
(3)Site Plan Applications
For the purposes of Regulation 230.90.15.4(1) and (2), a "complete application for site plan approval" means an application which satisfies the requirements set out in the City of Toronto Official Plan Policy 5.5.2. [ By-law: 1116-2025 ]
(4)Minor Variance Application
Where a project qualifies under Clause 230.90.15.4:
(A)site plan approval may be granted if the project complies with regulations 970.30.1(1), 970.30.15.5(1), (2), and (4), Table 970.30.15.5 – Bicycle Parking Space Rates, regulations 970.30.15.10(1), 970.30.15.30(1), 970.30.15.40(1), (2), and (3), 970.30.15.50(1), (2), and (3), 970.30.15.60(1), (2), and (3) or with the provisions of By-law 569-2013, as amended, as it read on and prior to July 22, 2022, and all requirements of Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c.11 Schedule. A;
(B)after site plan approval is granted for a project that qualifies under 230.90.15.4(4)(A), a building permit for that project may be issued if the project in question complies, or the building permit application for the project is amended to comply, with the provisions of regulations 970.30.1(1), 970.30.15.5(1), (2), and (4), Table 970.30.15.5 – Bicycle Parking Space Rates, regulations 970.30.15.10(1), 970.30.15.30(1), 970.30.15.40(1), (2), and (3), 970.30.15.50(1), (2), and (3), 970.30.15.60(1), (2), and (3), or with the provisions of By-law 569- 2013, as amended, as it read on and prior to July 22, 2022, the site plan approval, and all finally approved minor variances;
(C)site plan approval may be granted if the project complies with regulations 970.30.15.5(3) and 970.30.15.5(5) or with the provisions of By-law 569-2013, as amended, as it read after July 22, 2022 and on and prior to March 31, 2025, and all requirements of Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c.11 Schedule. A; and
(D)after site plan approval is granted for a project that qualifies under 230.90.15.4(4)(C), a building permit for that project may be issued if the project in question complies, or the building permit application for the project is amended to comply, with the provisions of regulations 970.30.15.5(3) and 970.30.15.5(5), or with the provisions of By-law 569-2013, as amended, as it read after July 22, 2022 and on and prior to March 31, 2025, the site plan approval, and all finally approved minor variances. [ By-law: 1116-2025 ]
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