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REGION WIDEPlaces to Grow: The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden HorseshoeRegional Transportation Plan –The Big Move: Transforming Transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton AreaMobility Hub Guidelines for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
CITY WIDEToronto Official Plan, 2006City of Toronto Act, 2007Avenues & Mid-Rise Buildings Study
LOCAL CONTEXTEglinton-Scarborough Crosstown LRT Environmental Project Report Area Specific Studies and Plans Zoning By-lawsUrban Design Guidelines Development Review Design Review Panel
PROVINCE WIDEPlaces to Grow ActProvincial Policy StatementOntario's Transit Supportive Guidelines
St. Clair Avenue WestLand Use Review and Avenue Study: Final Report
July 2010
GHK International (Canada) Ltd. | &Co. Architects | Poulos and Chung | Market Research Group
36 Avenues & Mid-Rise Buildings Study
May 2010
1. Maximum Allowable HeightThe maximum allowable height of buildings on the Avenues will be no taller than the width of the Avenue right-of-way, up to a maximum mid-rise height of 11 storeys (36 metres).
2. Minimum Building Height All new buildings on the Avenues must achieve a minimum height of 10.5 metres (up to 3 storeys) at the street frontage.
3. Minimum Ground Floor HeightThe minimum floor to floor height of the ground floor should be 4.5 metres to facilitate retail uses at grade.
4A. Front Façade: Angular PlaneThe building envelope should allow for a minimum of 5-hours of sunlight onto the Avenue sidewalks from March 21st - September 21st.
4B. Front Façade: Pedestrian Perception Step-back“Pedestrian Perception” step-backs may be required to mitigate the perception of height and create comfortable pedestrian conditions.
4C. Front Façade: AlignmentThe front street wall of mid-rise buildings should be built to the front property lines or applicable setback lines.
5A. Rear Transition to Neighbourhoods: DeepThe transition between a deep Avenue property and areas designated Neighbourhoods, Parks and Open Space Areas, and Natural Areas to the rear should be created through setback and angular plane provisions.
5B. Rear Transition to Neighbourhoods: ShallowThe transition between a shallow Avenue property and areas designated Neighbourhoods, Parks and Open Space Areas, and Natural Areas to the rear should be created through alternative setback and angular plane provisions.
5C. Rear Transition to Employment AreasThe transition between an Avenue property and areas designated Employment Areas to the rear should be created through setback and step-back provisions.
Performance Standards5D. Rear Transition to Apartment NeighbourhoodsThe transition between an Avenue property and areas designated Apartment Neighbourhoods to the rear should be created through setbacks and other provisions.
6. Corner Sites: Heights & Angular PlanesOn corner sites, the front angular plane and heights that apply to the Avenue frontage will also apply to the secondary street frontage.
7A. Minimum Sidewalk ZonesMid-rise buildings may be required to be set back at grade to provide a minimum sidewalk zone.
7B. StreetscapesAvenue streetscapes should provide the highest level of urban design treatment to create beautiful pedestrian environments and great places to shop, work and live.
8A. Side Property Line: Continuous Street WallsMid-rise buildings should be built to the side property lines.
8B. Side Property Line: Limiting Blank Side WallsBlank sidewalls should be designed as an architecturally finished surface and large expanses of blank sidewalls should be avoided.
8C. Side Property Line: Step-backs at Upper StoreysThere should be breaks at upper storeys between new and existing mid-rise buildings that provide sky-views and increased sunlight access to the sidewalk. This can be achieved through side step-backs at the upper storeys.
8D. Side Property Line: Existing Side WindowsExisting buildings with side wall windows should not be negatively impacted by new developments.
8E. Side Property Line: Side Street SetbacksBuildings should be setback along the side streets to provide transition to adjacent residential properties with front yard setbacks.
Shallow Lots: Taken at a height of 10.5m above the 7.5m set back
Deep Lots: Taken at from the rear lot line (See Cross Section)
Streetwallup to6 Storeys
36m maximum building height is equal to the width of the R.O.W.
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Minimum Ground Floor Height: 4.5m
80% ofR.O.W. width
Minimum sidewalk width4.8m for R.O.Ws less than or equal to 30m
6.0 for R.O.Ws greater or equal to 30m
RoofsMechanical penthouses may exceed the maximum height by 5m but may not penetrate angular planes
Front Angular Plane45˚ taken along the front property line at a height of 80% of maximum height (R.O.W. width)
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Toronto's Avenues perform a "main street" role where growth in housing and jobs is encouraged in a mid-rise form while improving the streetscape, pedestrian environment and transit accessibility. The Eglinton- Scarborough Crosstown Planning Study will work with the community to anticipate change and create a vision for the corridor.
Yonge-Eglinton and Scarborough Centres are characterized by good transit and can accommodate various levels of commercial office jobs and residential growth. Secondary Plans are tailored to the individual circumstances of each location and set the development framework for each Centre.
Employment Districts support manufacturing, warehousing and commercial office jobs. They are protected and promoted exclusively for employment functions.
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Neighbourhoods Apartment Neighbourhoods Parks and Open Space Area Mixed Use Area Employment AreasNeighbourhoods are considered physically stable areas made up of residential uses in lower scale buildings but also include parks, low scale local institutions, home occupations, cultural and recreational facilities and small-scale retail, service and office uses. Development in Neighbourhoods will respect and reinforce the existing physical character of the neighbourhood.
Apartment Neighbourhoods are made up of apartment buildings and parks, local institutions, cultural and recreational facilities, and small-scale retail, service and office uses that serve the needs of area residents. Compatible infill development may be permitted if the apartment site has sufficient underutilized space.
From urban wilderness to community parks, Toronto’s many parks and open spaces offer residents, workers and visitors a range of experiences. Development is generally prohibited within Parks and Open Space Areas.
Natural Areas will be maintained primarily in a natural state while Other Open Space Areas will be used primarily for golf courses, cemeteries, and open spaces associated with utilities and other specialized uses and facilities.
Mixed Use Areas are made up of a broad range of commercial, residential and institutional uses, in single use or mixed use buildings, as well as parks and open spaces and utilities. Development in Mixed Use Areas along the Avenues will generally be at a much lower scale than in the Downtown and Centres.
Employment Areas are places of business and economic activity contain uses such as offices, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, research and development facilities, media facilities, parks, and hotels. It is important to the City's economy that Employment Areas function well and attract new firms.
Designations that Reinforce Existing Physical Character: Designations for Growth:
Land use designations establish the general uses that are provided for in each designation. They describe where housing can be built, where stores, offices and industry can locate and where a mix of uses is desired.
Map 17: Land Use Plan City of Toronto Official Plan
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Land use designations establish the general uses that are provided for in each designation. They describe where housing can be built, where stores, o�ces and industry can locate and where a mix of uses is desired.
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Designations that Reinforce Existing Physical Character:
NeighbourhoodsNeighbourhoods are considered physically stable areas made up of residential uses in lower scale buildings but also include parks, low scale local institutions, home occupations, cultural and recreational facilities and small-scale retail, service and o�ce uses. Development in Neighbourhoods will respect and reinforce the existing physical character of the neighbourhood.
Apartment NeighbourhoodsApartment Neighbourhoods are made up of apartment buildings and parks, local institutions, cultural and recreational facilities, and small-scale retail, service and o�ce uses that serve the needs of area residents. Compatible in�ll development may be permitted if the apartment site has su�cient underutilized space.
Parks and Open Space AreaFrom urban wilderness to community parks, Toronto’s many parks and open spaces o�er residents, workers and visitors a range of experiences. Development is generally prohibited within Parks and Open Space Areas.
Natural Areas will be maintained primarily in a natural state while Other Open Space Areas will be used primarily for golf courses, cemeteries, and open spaces associated with utilities and other specialized uses and
Designations for Growth:
Mixed Use AreaMixed Use Areas are made up of a broad range of commercial, residential and institutional uses, in single use or mixed use buildings, as well as parks and open spaces and utilities. Development in Mixed Use Areas along the Avenues will generally be at a much lower scale than in the Downtown and Centres.
Employment AreasEmployment Areas are places of business and economic activity contain uses such as o�ces, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, research and development facilities, media facilities, parks, and hotels. It is important to the City's economy that Employment Areas function well and attract new �rms.
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Land Use Land use designations establish the general uses that are provided for in each designation. They describe where housing can be built, where stores, o�ces and industry can locate and where a mix of uses is desired.
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Designations that Reinforce Existing Physical Character: Designations for Growth:
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NeighbourhoodsNeighbourhoods are considered physically stable areas made up of residential uses in lower scale buildings but also include parks, low scale local institutions, home occupations, cultural and recreational facilities and small-scale retail, service and o�ce uses. Development in Neighbourhoods will respect and reinforce the existing physical character of the neighbourhood.
Apartment NeighbourhoodsApartment Neighbourhoods are made up of apartment buildings and parks, local institutions, cultural and recreational facilities, and small-scale retail, service and o�ce uses that serve the needs of area residents. Compatible in�ll development may be permitted if the apartment site has su�cient underutilized space.
Parks and Open Space AreaFrom urban wilderness to community parks, Toronto’s many parks and open spaces o�er residents, workers and visitors a range of experiences. Development is generally prohibited within Parks and Open Space Areas.
Natural Areas will be maintained primarily in a natural state while Other Open Space Areas will be used primarily for golf courses, cemeteries, and open spaces associated with utilities and other specialized uses and
Mixed Use AreaMixed Use Areas are made up of a broad range of commercial, residential and institutional uses, in single use or mixed use buildings, as well as parks and open spaces and utilities. Development in Mixed Use Areas along the Avenues will generally be at a much lower scale than in the Downtown and Centres.
Employment AreasEmployment Areas are places of business and economic activity contain uses such as o�ces, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, research and development facilities, media facilities, parks, and hotels. It is important to the City's economy that Employment Areas function well and attract new �rms.