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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
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
970.10Transition: Parking Space Regulations
970.30Transition: Bicycle Parking Space Regulations
970.30.1Transition: Bicycle Parking Space Regulations
970.30.15Transition: Bicycle Parking Space General Requirements
970.30.15.5Requirements Applying to all Zones
970.30.15.10Residential Zone Category Requirements
970.30.15.15Residential Apartment Zone Category Requirements
970.30.15.30Commercial Zone Category Requirements
970.30.15.40Commercial Residential Zone Category Requirements
970.30.15.50Commercial Residential Employment Zone Category Requirements
970.30.15.60Employment Industrial Zone Category Requirements
Chapter 990Zoning By-law Map
Chapter 995Overlay Maps

Chapter 970 Appendices

970.30 Transition: Bicycle Parking Space Regulations

970.30.1 Transition: Bicycle Parking Space Regulations

(1)Bicycle Parking Space Regulations
An application submitted on or prior to July 22, 2022 that is eligible to proceed under Clauses 230.90.15.1, 230.90.15.2, 230.90.15.3 and 230.90.15.4 must comply with the requirements 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, as amended, except regulations 970.30.15(3) and (4) and Table 970.30.15.5 – Bicycle Parking Space Rates, as it read on and prior to July 22, 2022. [ 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 230.5.1.10(7), 230.5.10.1(1), and Table 230.5.10.1(1) – Bicycle Parking Space Rates, and regulation 230.5.10.20(1) must comply with the requirements of regulations 970.30.15.5(3), (4), and (5) and Table 970.30.15.5 – Bicycle Parking Space Rates. [ By-law: 1116-2025 ]

970.30.15 Transition: Bicycle Parking Space General Requirements

970.30.15.5 Requirements Applying to all Zones

(1)Bicycle Parking Space Requirements for Dwelling Units
Bicycle parking space requirements for dwelling units in an apartment building or a mixed use building are:
(A)in Bicycle Zone 1, a minimum of 1.0 bicycle parking spaces for each dwelling unit, allocated as 0.9 "long-term" bicycle parking space per dwelling unit and 0.1 "short-term" bicycle parking space per dwelling unit; and
(B)in Bicycle Zone 2, a minimum of 0.75 bicycle parking spaces for each dwelling unit, allocated as 0.68 "long-term" bicycle parking space per dwelling unit and 0.07 "short-term" bicycle parking space per dwelling unit. [ By-law: 839-2022 ]
(2)Interior Floor Area Exclusions for Bicycle Parking Space Calculations
To calculate bicycle parking space requirements for uses other than dwelling units, the interior floor area of a building is reduced by the area in the building used for:
(A)parking, loading and bicycle parking below-ground;
(B)required loading spaces at the ground level and required bicycle parking spaces at or above-ground;
(C)storage rooms, washrooms, electrical, utility, mechanical and ventilation rooms in the basement;
(D)shower and change facilities required by this By-law for required bicycle parking spaces;
(E)elevator shafts;
(F)mechanical penthouse; or
(G)exit stairwells in the building; [ By-law: 839-2022 ]
(3)Shower and Change Facilities
If a building has uses, other than dwelling units, for which a "long-term" bicycle parking space is required, shower and change facilities must be provided for each gender at the following rate:
(A)none if less than 5 required "long-term" bicycle parking spaces;
(B)1 for 5 to 60 required "long-term" bicycle parking spaces;
(C)2 for 61 to 120 required "long-term" bicycle parking spaces;
(D)3 for 121 to 180 required "long-term" bicycle parking spaces; and
(E)4 for more than 180 required "long-term" bicycle parking spaces. [ By-law: 223-2025 ]
(4)Bicycle Parking Space Rates
For a building or portion of a building constructed pursuant to a building permit issued more than three years after May 9, 2013, bicycle parking spaces must comply with Table 970.30.15.5 – Bicycle Parking Space Rates. [ By-law: 1116-2025 ]


Table 970.30.15.5

Bicycle Parking Space Rates

Use
Short-Term Bicycle Parking Spaces
Long-Term Bicycle Parking Spaces
Crisis Care Facility
(None)
the minimum number of long-term bicycle parking spaces to be provided is 2.
Eating Establishment
the minimum number of short-term bicycle parking spaces to be provided:
 
(A) in Bicycle Zone 1 is 3 plus 0.3 bicycle parking spaces for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for an eating establishment; and
 
(B) in Bicycle Zone 2 is 3 plus 0.25 bicycle parking spaces for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for an eating establishment.
the minimum number of long-term bicycle parking spaces to be provided:
 
(A) in Bicycle Zone 1 is 0.2 for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for an eating establishment; and
 
(B) in Bicycle Zone 2 is 0.13 for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for an eating establishment.
Education Use
the minimum number of short-term bicycle parking spaces to be provided:
 
(A) in Bicycle Zone 1 is 3 plus 0.1 bicycle parking spaces for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for an education use; and
 
(B) in Bicycle Zone 2 is 3 plus 0.06 bicycle parking spaces for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for an education use.
the minimum number of long-term bicycle parking spaces to be provided:
 
(A) in Bicycle Zone 1 is 0.1 for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for an education use; and
 
(B) in Bicycle Zone 2 is 0.06 for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for an education use.
Hospital
the minimum number of short-term bicycle parking spaces is:
 
(A) in Bicycle Zone 1 is 3 plus 0.1 bicycle parking spaces for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for a hospital; and
 
(B) in Bicycle Zone 2 is 3 plus 0.06 bicycle parking spaces for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for a hospital.
the minimum number of long-term bicycle parking spaces to be provided:
 
(A) in Bicycle Zone 1 is 0.1 for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for a hospital; and
 
(B) in Bicycle Zone 2 is 0.06 for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for a hospital.
Medical Office
the minimum number of short-term bicycle parking spaces to be provided:
 
(A) in Bicycle Zone 1 is 3 plus 0.15 bicycle parking spaces for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for a medical office; and
 
(B) in Bicycle Zone 2 is 3 plus 0.1 bicycle parking spaces for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for a medical office.
the minimum number of long-term bicycle parking spaces to be provided:
 
(A) in Bicycle Zone 1 is 0.15 for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for a medical office; and
 
(B) in Bicycle Zone 2 is 0.1 for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for a medical office.
Municipal Shelter
(None)
the minimum number of long-term bicycle parking spaces to be provided is 2.
Office
the minimum number of short-term bicycle parking spaces to be provided:
 
(A) in Bicycle Zone 1 is 3 plus 0.2 bicycle parking spaces for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for an office, other than a medical office; and
 
(B) in Bicycle Zone 2 is 3 plus 0.15 bicycle parking spaces for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for an office, other than a medical office.
the minimum number of long-term bicycle parking spaces to be provided:
 
(A) in Bicycle Zone 1 is 0.2 for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for an office, other than a medical office; and
 
(B) in Bicycle Zone 2 is 0.13 for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for an office, other than a medical office.
Personal Service Shop
the minimum number of short-term bicycle parking spaces to be provided:
 
(A) in Bicycle Zone 1 is 3 plus 0.3 bicycle parking spaces for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for a personal service shop; and
 
(B) in Bicycle Zone 2 is 3 plus 0.25 bicycle parking spaces for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for a personal service shop.
the minimum number of long-term bicycle parking spaces to be provided:
 
(A) in Bicycle Zone 1 is 0.2 for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for a personal service shop; and
 
(B) in Bicycle Zone 2 is 0.13 for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for a personal service shop.
Post-Secondary School
the minimum number of short-term bicycle parking spaces:
 
(A) in Bicycle Zone 1 is 3 plus 0.3 bicycle parking spaces for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for post-secondary school offices and classrooms; and
 
(B) in Bicycle Zone 2 is 3 plus 0.18 bicycle parking spaces for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for post-secondary school offices and classrooms.
the minimum number of long-term bicycle parking spaces to be provided:
 
(A) in Bicycle Zone 1 is 1.0 for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for post-secondary school offices and classrooms; and
 
(B) in Bicycle Zone 2 is 0.6 for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for post-secondary school offices and classrooms.
Private School
the minimum number of short-term bicycle parking spaces to be provided:
 
(A) in Bicycle Zone 1 is 3 plus 0.1 bicycle parking spaces for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for a public school or private school; and
 
(B) in Bicycle Zone 2 is 3 plus 0.06 bicycle parking spaces for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for a public school or private school.
the minimum number of long-term bicycle parking spaces to be provided:
 
(A) in Bicycle Zone 1 is 0.1 for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for a public school or private school; and
 
(B) in Bicycle Zone 2 is 0.06 for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for public school or private school.
Public School
the minimum number of short-term bicycle parking spaces to be provided:
 
(A) in Bicycle Zone 1 is 3 plus 0.1 bicycle parking spaces for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for a public school or private school; and
 
(B) in Bicycle Zone 2 is 3 plus 0.06 bicycle parking spaces for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for a public school or private school.
the minimum number of long-term bicycle parking spaces to be provided:
 
(A) in Bicycle Zone 1 is 0.1 for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for a public school or private school; and
 
(B) in Bicycle Zone 2 is 0.06 for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for a public school or private school.
Retail Store
the minimum number of short-term bicycle parking spaces to be provided:
 
(A) in Bicycle Zone 1 is 3 plus 0.3 bicycle parking spaces for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for a retail store; and
 
(B) in Bicycle Zone 2 is 3 plus 0.25
bicycle parking spaces for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for a retail store.
the minimum number of long-term bicycle parking spaces to be provided:
 
(A) in Bicycle Zone 1 is 0.2 for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for a retail store; and
 
(B) in Bicycle Zone 2 is 0.13 for each 100 square metres of interior floor area used for a retail store.
[ By-law: 223-2025 ]
(5)Payment-in-Lieu of Bicycle Parking
The number of "short-term" bicycle parking spaces required by Regulation 230.5.10.1(5)(A) may be reduced, subject to the following:
(A)the number of "short-term" bicycle parking spaces reduced is not more than half the amount required by Regulation 230.5.10.1(5)(A), rounded down to the nearest whole number;
(B)for each "short-term" bicycle parking space required by Regulation 230.5.10.1(5)(A) to be reduced, the owner or occupant must provide a payment in-lieu to the City; and
(C)the owner or occupant must enter into an agreement with the City pursuant to Section 40 of the Planning Act. [ By-law: 1116-2025 ]

970.30.15.10 Residential Zone Category Requirements

(1)Gross Floor Area Calculations for an Apartment Building
In the Residential Zone category, the gross floor area of an apartment building is reduced by the area in the building used for:
(A)parking, loading and bicycle parking below established grade;
(B)required loading spaces and required bicycle parking spaces at or above established grade;
(C)storage rooms, washrooms, electrical, utility, mechanical and ventilation rooms in the basement;
(D)shower and change facilities required by this By-law for required bicycle parking spaces;
(E)indoor amenity space required by this By-law;
(F)elevator shafts;
(G)garbage shafts;
(H)mechanical penthouse; and
(I)exit stairwells in the building; [ By-law: 839-2022 ]

970.30.15.15 Residential Apartment Zone Category Requirements

(1)Gross Floor Area Calculations for an Apartment Building
In the Residential Apartment Zone category, the gross floor area of an apartment building is reduced by the area in the building used for:
(A)parking, loading and bicycle parking below established grade;
(B)required loading spaces and required bicycle parking spaces at or above established grade;
(C)storage rooms, washrooms, electrical, utility, mechanical and ventilation rooms in the basement;
(D)shower and change facilities required by this By-law for required bicycle parking spaces;
(E)indoor amenity space required by this By-law;
(F)elevator shafts;
(G)garbage shafts;
(H)mechanical penthouse; and
(I)exit stairwells in the building; [ By-law: 839-2022 ]

970.30.15.30 Commercial Zone Category Requirements

(1)Gross floor Area Calculations for a Non-Residential Building in a Commercial Zone Category
In the Commercial Zone category, the gross floor area of a non-residential building is reduced by the area in the building used for:
(A)required parking, loading and bicycle parking below-ground;
(B)required loading spaces at the ground level and required bicycle parking spaces at or above-ground;
(C)storage rooms, washrooms, electrical, utility, mechanical and ventilation rooms in the basement;
(D)shower and change facilities required by this By-law for required bicycle parking spaces;
(E)elevator shafts;
(F)mechanical penthouse; and
(G)exit stairwells in the building; [ By-law: 839-2022 ]

970.30.15.40 Commercial Residential Zone Category Requirements

(1)Gross Floor Area Calculations for a Non-residential Building in the Commercial Residential Zone Category
In the Commercial Residential Zone category the gross floor area of a non-residential building is reduced by the area in the building used for:
(A)parking, loading and bicycle parking below-ground;
(B)required loading spaces at the ground level and required bicycle parking spaces at or above-ground;
(C)storage rooms, washrooms, electrical, utility, mechanical and ventilation rooms in the basement;
(D)shower and change facilities required by this By-law for required bicycle parking spaces;
(E)elevator shafts;
(F)mechanical penthouse; and
(G)exit stairwells in the building; [ By-law: 839-2022 ]
(2)Gross Floor Area Calculations for a Mixed Use Building in the Commercial Residential Zone Category
In the Commercial Residential Zone category the gross floor area of a mixed use building is reduced by the area in the building used for:
(A)parking, loading and bicycle parking below-ground;
(B)required loading spaces at the ground level and required bicycle parking spaces at or above-ground;
(C)storage rooms, washrooms, electrical, utility, mechanical and ventilation rooms in the basement;
(D)shower and change facilities required by this By-law for required bicycle parking spaces;
(E) amenity space required by this By-law;
(F)elevator shafts;
(G)garbage shafts;
(H)mechanical penthouse; and
(I)exit stairwells in the building; [ By-law: 839-2022 ]
(3)Gross Floor Area Calculations for an Apartment Building in the Commercial Residential Zone Category
In the Commercial Residential Zone category the gross floor area of an apartment building is reduced by the area in the building used for:
(A)parking, loading and bicycle parking below-ground;
(B)required loading spaces at the ground level and required bicycle parking spaces at or above-ground;
(C)storage rooms, washrooms, electrical, utility, mechanical and ventilation rooms in the basement;
(D)shower and change facilities required by this By-law for required bicycle parking spaces;
(E) amenity space required by this By-law;
(F)elevator shafts;
(G)garbage shafts;
(H)mechanical penthouse; and
(I)exit stairwells in the building; [ By-law: 839-2022 ]

970.30.15.50 Commercial Residential Employment Zone Category Requirements

(1)Gross Floor Area Calculations for a Non-residential Building in the Commercial Residential Employment Zone Category
In the Commercial Residential Employment Zone category the gross floor area of a non-residential building is reduced by the area in the building used for:
(A)parking, loading and bicycle parking below-ground;
(B)required loading spaces at the ground level and required bicycle parking spaces at or above-ground;
(C) storage rooms, washrooms, electrical, utility, mechanical and ventilation rooms in the basement;
(D)shower and change facilities required by this By-law for required bicycle parking spaces;
(E)elevator shafts;
(F)mechanical penthouse; and
(G)exit stairwells in the building; [ By-law: 839-2022 ]
(2)Gross Floor Area Calculations for a Mixed Use Building in the Commercial Residential Employment Zone Category
In the Commercial Residential Employment Zone category the gross floor area of a mixed use building is reduced by the area in the building used for:
(A)parking, loading and bicycle parking below-ground;
(B)required loading spaces at the ground level and required bicycle parking spaces at or above-ground;
(C)storage rooms, washrooms, electrical, utility, mechanical and ventilation rooms in the basement;
(D)shower and change facilities required by this By-law for required bicycle parking spaces;
(E) amenity space required by this By-law;
(F)elevator shafts;
(G)garbage shafts;
(H)mechanical penthouse; and
(I)exit stairwells in the building; [ By-law: 839-2022 ]
(3)Gross Floor Area Calculations for an Apartment Building in the Commercial Residential Employment Zone Category
In the Commercial Residential Employment Zone category the gross floor area of an apartment building is reduced by the area in the building used for:
(A)parking, loading and bicycle parking below-ground;
(B)required loading spaces at the ground level and required bicycle parking spaces at or above-ground;
(C)storage rooms, washrooms, electrical, utility, mechanical and ventilation rooms in the basement;
(D)shower and change facilities required by this By-law for required bicycle parking spaces;
(E) amenity space required by this By-law;
(F)elevator shafts;
(G)garbage shafts;
(H)mechanical penthouse; and
(I)exit stairwells in the building. [ By-law: 1116-2025 ]

970.30.15.60 Employment Industrial Zone Category Requirements

(1)Gross Floor Area Calculations for a Non-residential Building in the Employment Industrial Zone Category
In the Employment Industrial Zone category the gross floor area of a non-residential building is reduced by the area in the building used for:
(A)parking, loading and bicycle parking below-ground;
(B)required loading spaces at the ground level and required bicycle parking spaces at or above-ground;
(C)storage rooms, washrooms, electrical, utility, mechanical and ventilation rooms in the basement;
(D)voids at the level of each floor with a manufacturing use;
(E)shower and change facilities required by this By-law for required bicycle parking spaces;
(F)elevator shafts, ventilation duct, utility shafts;
(G)utility areas, catwalks, service platforms and a mechanical penthouse; and
(H)exit stairwells and escalators in the building. [ By-law: 839-2022 ]
(2)Calculation of Parking Space Rates for Manufacturing Uses
For the purpose of calculating the number of required parking spaces for a manufacturing use on a lot in the Employment Industrial Zone category, the gross floor area of a building used for a manufacturing use, is reduced by the floor area in the building used for the following:
(A)parking, loading and bicycle parking;
(B) vehicle access to a parking space or a loading space;
(C)storage rooms or washrooms located in the basement;
(D)voids at the level of each floor with a manufacturing use;
(E)shower and change facilities required by this By-law for required bicycle parking spaces;
(F)elevator shafts, ventilation duct, and utility shafts; [ By-law: 1116-2025 ]
(G)utility areas, catwalks, service platforms and a mechanical penthouse; and
(H)exit stairwells and escalators in the building. [ By-law: 839-2022 ]
(3)Calculation of Loading Space Rates for Manufacturing Uses
For the purpose of calculating the number of required loading spaces for a manufacturing use on a lot in the Employment Industrial Zone category, the gross floor area of a building used for a manufacturing use, is reduced by the floor area in the building used for the following:
(A)parking, loading and bicycle parking;
(B) vehicle access to a parking space or a loading space;
(C)storage rooms or washrooms located in the basement;
(D)voids at the level of each floor with a manufacturing use;
(E)shower and change facilities required by this By-law for required bicycle parking spaces;
(F)elevator shafts, ventilation duct, and utility shafts; [ By-law: 1116-2025 ]
(G)utility areas, catwalks, service platforms and a mechanical penthouse; and
(H) exit stairwells and escalators in the building. [ By-law: 839-2022 ]
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