Zoning Regulations for Places of Worship in Residential and Mixed-Use Communities

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The decision

2026-05-07 · Planning and Housing Committee · adopted

As filed

The Planning and Housing Committee: 1. Requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to report back in 2027 with updated zoning regulations for places of worship that considers how they can best fit within Toronto's residential and mixed-use communities.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

Places of worship are important parts of our communities, and many faith institutions have long and deep histories in our neighbourhoods. Permissions and zoning standards for Places of Worship in city-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 generally carry forward long-time zoning requirements from the pre-amalgamation municipalities. A review of zoning regulations for places of worship is an opportunity to ensure that requirements are suitable for Toronto today.

Staff recommended

Mayor Oliva Chow recommends that: 1. Planning and Housing Committee requests the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to report back in 2027 with updated zoning regulations for places of worship that considers how they can best fit within Toronto's residential and mixed-use communities.

On the record

The item as the City filed it