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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 web version of this by-law does not include highlighting to reflect the regulations that remain under appeal as a result of appeals to the By-law as adopted on May 9, 2013. Please review the PDF version of the office consolidation for regulations that remain under appeal.
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City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended (Office Consolidation)
Version Date: July 31, 2023
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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
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
900.1General
900.2R - Zone
900.3RD - Zone
900.4RS - Zone
900.5RT - Zone
900.6RM - Zone
900.7RA - Zone
900.8RAC - Zone
900.10CL - Zone
900.11CR - Zone
900.12CRE - Zone
900.20E - Zone
900.21EL - Zone
900.22EH - Zone
900.22.1General
900.22.10Exceptions for EH Zone
900.24EO - Zone
900.30I - Zone
900.31IH - Zone
900.32IE - Zone
900.33IS - Zone
900.34IPW - Zone
900.40O - Zone
900.41ON - Zone
900.42OR - Zone
900.43OG - Zone
900.45OC - Zone
900.50UT - Zone
Chapter 970Appendices
Chapter 990Zoning By-law Map
Chapter 995Overlay Maps

Chapter 900 Site Specific Exceptions

900.22 EH - Zone

900.22.1 General

(1)EH Zone Exceptions
The regulations located in Article 900.22.10 apply only to the exceptions subject to the EH zone and identified with the corresponding exception number.

900.22.10 Exceptions for EH Zone

(1)Exception EH 1
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A) Building setbacks, parking requirements, landscaping and open storage requirements do not apply.
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(2)Exception EH 2
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A) Building setbacks and open storage requirements do not apply.
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(3)Exception EH 3
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)The minimum building setback from the side lot line abutting the unopened road allowance of Old Eglinton Ave. is 1.82 metres.
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(4)Exception EH 4
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)A minimum 3.35 metre wide landscaping strip running along the lot line abutting LePage Ct. is required; and
(B)The maximum height of a radio transmission tower is 216.4 metres above sea level.
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:
(A)Schedule 'D' Airport Hazard Map from City of North York zoning by-law 7625.
(5)Exception EH 5
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions: (None Apply)
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:
(A)Section 64.32(8), North York zoning by-law 7625; and
(B)Schedule 'D' Airport Hazard Map from City of North York zoning by-law 7625.
(6)Exception EH 6
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)Storage and parking of motor vehicles awaiting repair is not permitted in the front yard.
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:
(A)Schedule 'D' Airport Hazard Map from City of North York zoning by-law 7625.
(7)Exception EH 7
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)In addition to the uses permitted in Article 60. 30. 20, A club is permitted;
(B)A minimum 2 metre wide landscaping strip is required along the lot line abutting Pemican Court excluding driveways to the street;
(C)The maximum gross floor area for a club use must not exceed 1,788 square metres;
(D)A minimum of 55 parking spaces is required;
(E)Parallel parking spaces may be included in the minimum parking space requirement; and
(F)The minimum width of a drive aisle is 6 metres.
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(8)Exception EH 8
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)The minimum building setback from the front lot line is 4.5 metres.
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(9)Exception EH 9
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)The following regulations and clauses do not apply to a transportation use: 5.10.30.1, 60.30.30.20(1), and 60.30.40.70(3). [ By-law: 1115-2018 ]
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:
(A)Section 64.32(12), North York zoning by-law 7625.
(10)Exception EH 10
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)Despite Article 60.30.20, open storage of scrap metal is only permitted in metal bins located along the rear wall of the building.
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:
(A)Schedule 'D' Airport Hazard Map from City of North York zoning by-law 7625.
(11)Exception EH 11
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:
Site Specific Provisions:
(A)Despite regulation 60.30.20.10(1) the following uses are not permitted:
Asphalt Plant;
Hazardous substance manufacturing, processing or warehousing;
Abattoir, Slaughterhouse or Rendering of Animals Factory; and
Waste Transfer Station.
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
[ By-law: 607-2015 Under Appeal ]
(12)Exception EH 12
The lands, or portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections.
Site Specific Provisions:
(A)The permitted maximum g ross floor area for office uses is the lesser of 0.5 times the lot area or 5,000 square metres.
(B)The permitted maximum gross floor area for retail stores is the lesser of 0.25 times the lot area or 2,500 square metres.
(C)A retail store is permitted under (B) if it sells the following new or used products: furniture, cabinetry, lighting or electrical supplies, plumbing supplies, building products, hardware supplies, home appliances, home electronics and/or other home improvements and construction related goods.
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
[ By-law: OMB PL130592 Feb 3_2016 ]
(13)Exception EH 13
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)Despite Article 60.30.20, open storage is permitted within the minimum building setbacks from the side lot line and rear lot line.
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(14)Exception EH 14
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions: (None Apply)
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:
(A)Section 64.32(16), North York zoning by-law 7625.
(15)Exception EH 15
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions: (None Apply)
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:
(A)Section 64.32(17), North York zoning by-law 7625.
(16)Exception EH 16
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)Despite Article 60.30.20, open storage is permitted within the minimum building setback from the rear lot line.
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(17)Exception EH 17
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)A 2.4 metre high decorative masonry wall running from the north-west wall of the building to the north-west side lot line at a distance of 18.28 metres from the front lot line is required for a salvage yard.
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(18)Exception EH 18
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)Despite Article 60.30.20 permitting a salvage yard, a vehicle wrecking yard is not permitted;
(B)The number of parking spaces located in the front yard can not exceed 13 spaces;
(C)The area of the front yard must be landscaped except for the 13 parking spaces and driveways leading directly from the street;
(D)The area of the lot used for open storage and operations relating to a salvage yard must be enclosed by an opaque fence not less than 1.8 metres in height, except for the fence along the easterly lot line;
(E)A 4.27 metre high steel clad fence must be provided along the full length of the lot line abutting Weston Rd.; and
(F)No open storage or operations are permitted closer than:
(i)9.0 metres from a lot line abutting Weston Rd.; and
(ii)30.0 metres from a lot line abutting Fenmar Drive.
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(19)Exception EH 19
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions: (None Apply)
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:
(A)Section 64.32(22), North York zoning by-law 7625.
(20)Exception EH 20
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:
Site Specific Provisions:
(A)Despite the uses listed in Article 60.30.20.10(1), a funeral home is a permitted use.
(B)Despite regulation 60.20.50.10(1), a strip of soft landscaping is not required along the lot line abutting a street.
(C)Despite regulation 60.20.80.20(1), two (2) parking spaces are permitted to be setback less than 0.5 metres from the front lot line abutting City View Drive and nine (9) of the parking spaces are permitted to be setback less than 0.5 metres from the rear lot line.
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: [ By-law: 586-2016 ]
(21)Exception EH 21
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)All outdoor storage and operations must be located in the rear of the building; and
(B)Fencing must not exceed 3.7 metres in height.
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(22)Exception EH 22
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)In addition to the uses permitted in Article 60. 30. 20, medical and dentist offices, open storage of salvage materials in containers and the repair and maintenance of equipment are permitted; and [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
(B)Despite regulation 60.30.20.10(1) the following uses are not permitted:
Asphalt Plant;
Hazardous substance manufacturing, processing or warehousing;
Abattoir, Slaughterhouse or Rendering of Animals Factory; and
Waste Transfer Station. [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(23)Exception EH 23
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)In addition to the uses permitted in Article 60. 30. 20, the melting of ore and metals in a non-noxious manner is permitted; and [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
(B)Despite regulation 60.30.20.10(1) the following uses are not permitted:
Asphalt Plant;
Hazardous substance manufacturing, processing or warehousing;
Abattoir, Slaughterhouse or Rendering of Animals Factory; and
Waste Transfer Station. [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(24)Exception EH 24
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)Despite what is required in Article 60.30.90, loading facilities are permitted in the front yard if they are set back a minimum of 18 metres from the lot line abutting a street; and [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
(B)Despite regulation 60.30.20.10(1) the following uses are not permitted:
Asphalt Plant;
Hazardous substance manufacturing, processing or warehousing;
Abattoir, Slaughterhouse or Rendering of Animals Factory; and
Waste Transfer Station. [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(25)Exception EH 25
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)Open storage must be restricted to the rear yard; and
(B)The maximum height is restricted to the height of the principal building; and [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
(C)Despite regulation 60.30.20.10(1) the following uses are not permitted:
Asphalt Plant;
Hazardous substance manufacturing, processing or warehousing;
Abattoir, Slaughterhouse or Rendering of Animals Factory; and
Waste Transfer Station. [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(26)Exception EH 26
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)A minimum 15 metre wide strip of land along the length of the lot line abutting McNicoll Ave. must be used for landscaping and two driveways for vehicle access; and
(B) Driveways for vehicle access must not exceed 9.5 metres in width; and [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
(C)Despite regulation 60.30.20.10(1) the following uses are not permitted:
Asphalt Plant;
Hazardous substance manufacturing, processing or warehousing;
Abattoir, Slaughterhouse or Rendering of Animals Factory; and
Waste Transfer Station. [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(27)Exception EH 27
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)Despite what is required in Article 60.30.90, loading facilities are permitted in the front yard if they are set back a minimum of 18 metres from the lot line abutting a street; and
(B)Parking is not permitted within the front building setback; and [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
(C)Despite regulation 60.30.20.10(1) the following uses are not permitted:
Asphalt Plant;
Hazardous substance manufacturing, processing or warehousing;
Abattoir, Slaughterhouse or Rendering of Animals Factory; and
Waste Transfer Station. [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(28)Exception EH 28
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)The minimum building setback from the lot line abutting Malley Rd. is 0.5 metres; and [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
(B)Despite regulation 60.30.20.10(1) the following uses are not permitted:
Asphalt Plant;
Hazardous substance manufacturing, processing or warehousing;
Abattoir, Slaughterhouse or Rendering of Animals Factory; and
Waste Transfer Station. [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(29)Exception EH 29
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)The minimum building setback from a side lot line is 1.8 metres; and [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
(B)Despite regulation 60.30.20.10(1) the following uses are not permitted:
Asphalt Plant;
Hazardous substance manufacturing, processing or warehousing;
Abattoir, Slaughterhouse or Rendering of Animals Factory; and
Waste Transfer Station. [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(30)Exception EH 30
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)The basements of all buildings must be a minimum of 1.8 metres above the invert of the West Branch of the Highland Creek; and [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
(B)Despite regulation 60.30.20.10(1) the following uses are not permitted:
Asphalt Plant;
Hazardous substance manufacturing, processing or warehousing;
Abattoir, Slaughterhouse or Rendering of Animals Factory; and
Waste Transfer Station. [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(31)Exception EH 31
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)The minimum building setback from the centre line of the East Highland Creek is 30.0 metres; and [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
(B)Despite regulation 60.30.20.10(1) the following uses are not permitted:
Asphalt Plant;
Hazardous substance manufacturing, processing or warehousing;
Abattoir, Slaughterhouse or Rendering of Animals Factory; and
Waste Transfer Station. [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(32)Exception EH 32
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)The minimum building setback from the centre line of the East Highland Creek is 22.5 metres; and [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
(B)Despite regulation 60.30.20.10(1) the following uses are not permitted:
Asphalt Plant;
Hazardous substance manufacturing, processing or warehousing;
Abattoir, Slaughterhouse or Rendering of Animals Factory; and
Waste Transfer Station. [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(34)Exception EH 34
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)Despite what is required in Article 60.30.90, loading facilities are permitted in the front yard if they are set back a minimum of 18 metres from the lot line abutting a street; and
(B)A minimum 12 metre wide strip of land running along the lot line abutting Melham Court must be used for landscaping and vehicle access; and
[ By-law: 607-2015 ]
(C)Despite regulation 60.30.20.10(1) the following uses are not permitted:
Asphalt Plant;
Hazardous substance manufacturing, processing or warehousing;
Abattoir, Slaughterhouse or Rendering of Animals Factory; and
Waste Transfer Station. [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(38)Exception EH 38
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)Despite what is required in Article 60.30.90, loading facilities are permitted in the front yard if the loading facility is setback a minimum of 18 metres from the lot line abutting a street; and
(B)Is not located adjacent to a lot line abutting Warden Ave., Ellesmere Rd. or Birchmount Rd.; and [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
(C)Despite regulation 60.30.20.10(1) the following uses are not permitted:
Asphalt Plant;
Hazardous substance manufacturing, processing or warehousing;
Abattoir, Slaughterhouse or Rendering of Animals Factory; and
Waste Transfer Station. [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(40)Exception EH 40
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)In addition to the uses permitted in Article 60. 30. 20, chemical manufacturing, processing and warehousing uses carried on in connection with, or related to, chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, processing or warehousing is permitted; and
(B)Despite what is required in Article 60.30.90, loading facilities are permitted in the front yard if they are set back a minimum of 18 metres from the lot line abutting a street; and [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
(C)Despite regulation 60.30.20.10(1) the following uses are not permitted:
Asphalt Plant;
Hazardous substance manufacturing, processing or warehousing;
Abattoir, Slaughterhouse or Rendering of Animals Factory; and
Waste Transfer Station. [ By-law: 607-2015 ]
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(41)Exception EH 41
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)In addition to the uses permitted in Article 60.30.20, a real estate office is also permitted.
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(42)Exception EH 42
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)Regulations 60.30.30.20(1) and 60.30.40.70(3) do not apply to a transportation use: [ By-law: 1115-2018 ]
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:
(A)Section 16(350), former City of York zoning by-law 1-83.
(43)Exception EH 43
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)The permitted maximum building height including all platforms and piping is 46 metres; and
(B)The minimum required building setback from a lot line is 8 metres.
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections: (None Apply)
(44)Exception EH 44
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:

Site Specific Provisions:
(A)On a lot, no gross floor area maximums apply for any permitted use, subject to complying with all other applicable provisions of this By-law. [TO: 438-86; 12(1) 135]
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:
(A)Section 12(1) 292 of former City of Toronto By-law 438-86.
(45)Exception EH 45
The lands, or a portion thereof as noted below, are subject to the following Site Specific Provisions, Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections.

Site Specific Provisions: (None Apply)
Prevailing By-laws and Prevailing Sections:
(A)Schedule 'D' Airport Hazard Map from City of North York zoning by-law 7625.
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