This consultation was open from:
February 24, 2020
to March 25, 2020
Decision summary
A decision was made on September 11, 2020 to approve Official Plan Amendment 479 to the City of Toronto's Official Plan, as adopted by By-Law 83-2020, without modification. Notice of this decision was issued on September, 21, 2020.
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Official Plan Amendment 479 (OPA 479) would apply to all lands within the City of Toronto.
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City of Toronto
100 Queen Street West
Toronto ,
ON
M5H 2N2
Canada
Decision details
Decision on Instrument
A decision was made on September 11, 2020 to approve Official Plan Amendment 479 to the City of Toronto's Official Plan, as adopted by By-Law 83-2020, without modification. Notice of this decision was issued on September, 21, 2020 to the City of Toronto.
Other Information
Pursuant to subsection 17 (36.5) and (38.1) and subsection 21(3) of the Planning Act, the decision of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding Official Plan Amendment 479 adopted in accordance with Section 17 and Section 26 is final and not subject to appeal. Accordingly, the Official Plan amendment 479, as approved by the Minister, came into effect on September 11, 2020.
Effects of consultation
Public consultation on adopted Official Plan Amendment 479 was provided for 30 days, from February 24, 2020 to March 25, 2020.
As a result of public consultation on the adopted Official Plan Amendment, the Ministry received no comments through the Environmental Registry of Ontario.
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777 Bay Street
13th floor
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ON
M5G 2E5
Canada
How to Appeal
Appeals are not allowed
Pursuant to subsection 17 (36.5) and (38.1) and subsection 21(3) of the Planning Act, the decision of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding Official Plan Amendment 479 adopted in accordance with Section 17 and Section 26 is final and not subject to appeal. Accordingly, the Official Plan Amendment 479, as approved by the Minister, came into effect on September 11, 2020.
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Adam Didycz
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777 Bay Street
Toronto,
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M7A 2J3
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Original proposal
Proposal details
Details of instrument
City of Toronto ("city") adopted Official Plan Amendment 479 (OPA 479) on January 29, 2020 by By-law 83-2020 and has forwarded OPA 479 to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing ("MMAH") for a decision under section 17 and 26 of the Planning Act.
The purpose of OPA 479 is to introduce policies into the Official Plan of the City of Toronto with respect to the Public Realm policies of Section 3.1.1 that will add new and amended policies that enhance and clarify the existing policy framework pertaining to the role of the public realm including streets, parks and open spaces.
The new policies proposed in OPA 479 describe the public realm and provide a comprehensive policy framework for the roles and relationships between elements of the public realm and their expansion, enhancement and maintenance.
OPA 479 also proposes policies that emphasize a high quality, vibrant public realm, the efficient use of land, the integration of green infrastructure, and a well-connected network of walkable neighbourhoods and destinations that encourage active transportation.
Other information
Pursuant to subsections 17(36.5) and (38.1) and subsection 21(3) of the Planning Act, the decision of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding an official plan adopted in accordance with section 26 is final and not subject to appeal.
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777 Bay Street
13th floor
Toronto,
ON
M5G 2E5
Canada
Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from February 24, 2020
to March 25, 2020
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Louis Bitonti
777 Bay Street
13th floor
Toronto,
ON
M5G 2E5
Canada
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