30 Santa Barbara Rd
30 Santa Barbara Rd is in Willowdale West. A 46‑storey building with 636 homes and shops is under review 166 m away.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A public hearing on Nov 26 about a deck or porch at 28 Hounslow Ave, 179 m away.
- A 46-storey building with 636 homes and shops is under review, 166 m away.
01What’s planned near 30 Santa Barbara Rd
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), all in progress. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 146-storey building · 636 homes and shops7 Eldora Ave and 5 more addresses · 166 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built636 homes39,191 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since 2025. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
OPA & Rezoning Application proposes the development of an 46-storey mixed-use building providing residential and commercial use. The building will provide a total of 636 residential units, being a mix of studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and…Public notice · Jan 16, 2026Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 38-42 Finch Avenue West, 7 Eldora Avenue and 2-4 Greenview Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 257536 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Nov 24, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 6 addresses
7 Eldora Ave · 38 Finch Ave W · 40 Finch Ave W · 42 Finch Ave W · 2 Greenview Ave · 4 Greenview Ave
- 2Deck or porch28 Hounslow Ave · 179 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Nov 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific By-laws 409-2024 and 1308-2025, for the proposed 21-storey residential building, including modifying the building heights and storeys, setbacks, balcony projections,…File A0288/26NY · submitted Jul 24, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3Two towers, up to 35 storeys with shops5576 Yonge St · 203 m away2 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposal for a mixed-use development with two residential towers, 25 storeys in height for the Tower A, and 35 storeys in height for the Tower B. Each tower contains 3 storey podium having retail use in towner B, and shared with 2 levels…Public notice · Jul 2, 2025Notice of Refusal of Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment - 5576 Yonge Street. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 22 190116 NNY 18 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Aug 12, 2022 · City record and how to commentFile 22 190115 NNY 18 SA (site plan) · submitted Aug 12, 2022 · City record and how to comment
- 43-storey building · 2 homes and shops52 Finch Ave W · 208 m away2 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan2 homes409 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Zoning By-law Amendment Application to permit the proposal for a three-storey mixed use building that includes two residential units and two levels of office space with three proposed parking spaces in the rear of the building.Public notice · Apr 29, 2026Notice of Passing of Zoning By-law 344-2026 - 52 Finch Avenue West. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 21 149986 NNY 18 OZ (rezoning) · submitted May 4, 2021 · City record and how to commentFile 21 149989 NNY 18 SA (site plan) · submitted May 4, 2021 · City record and how to comment
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. Inactive: the City’s file is still open but marked inactive. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Safety near 30 Santa Barbara Rd
Police recorded 141 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 94% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Willowdale West compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 85 near this address | 27% lower561 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 16 near this address | 34% lower52 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 near this address | 38% lower38 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 20 near this address | 45% lower104 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 14 near this address | 60% lower90 vs 225 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Willowdale West
Traffic safety
5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 4 involved pedestrians and 2 were fatal. Most were on Yonge St and Finch Ave E. Willowdale West has fewer of these collisions per resident than any other neighbourhood.
- Yonge St at Churchill Ave · Pedestrian, killed; pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 14, 2025 · 392 m
- Yonge St at Finch Ave E · Passenger, seriously injured · Oct 31, 2024 · 478 m
- Greenview Ave at Finch Ave W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 2, 2024 · 355 m
- Finch Ave W at Yonge St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 29, 2021 · 408 m
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured (since 2021, within 500 m); City of Toronto School Safety Zones and Traffic Calming Database.
Other crimes near this address
| Last 12 months | Within 500 m | Willowdale West, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 14 | 47 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 26 | 117 | Lower than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, June 2025 to June 2026. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
03Getting around from 30 Santa Barbara Rd
The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 9‑minute walk (0.5 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 5 TTC stops served by the 36 and 97 buses, with about 642 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 4.2 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 9 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 9 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 2026). Walking times are estimates. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 515 | 3.6 | fewer than most routes |
| 97 | 538 | 8.5 | more than most routes |
TTC Bus and Streetcar Delay Data, September 2025 to September 2026: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service. Per 1,000 trips uses each route’s weekday schedule, so busy routes aren’t penalized for running more vehicles. A typical route: 4.0.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 33 Elmhurst Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 19 Glendora Ave, 2.0 km.1.5 km
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
04Schools and child care near 30 Santa Barbara Rd
The closest public and Catholic schools. They may not be the ones assigned to this address; check with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) or Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Secondary schools
Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.
The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Daryk High, Toronto French Montessori, Tfs, Crown Academy. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Sep 28, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 23, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Apr 17, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 30 Santa Barbara Rd
There are 7 parks and 3 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Mitchell Field Community Centre, 798 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Lorraine Drive Park · playground · 29 Lorraine Dr · 185 m
- Basswood Parkette · 98 Horsham Ave · 262 m
- Kempford Parkette · playground · 15 Santa Barbara Rd · 293 m
- Beecroft Linear Park · 510 Beecroft Rd · 380 m
- Holmes Park · playground · 25 Holmes Ave · 436 m
Pools, courts and more
Also nearby
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Registered Programs and Drop-In Programs, Tennis Courts, Outdoor and Indoor Ice Rinks, Washroom Facilities, Off-Leash Areas, Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health SwimSafe and Beach Water Quality; Toronto Public Library branches.
Park space
Park projects nearby
- Holmes Park Expansion
The City is expanding Holmes Park with the help of local community feedback.In progress · 446 m - New Memorial at Olive Square Park
The City is adding a memorial to Olive Square Park to honour and remember the victims of the tragedy that took place on Yonge Street on April 23, 2018.In progress · 447 m - John McKenzie Parkette Expansion
The City is expanding John McKenzie Parkette as a result of acquiring the land at 37 Norton Ave. in North York.In progress · 671 m - Bishop Park Improvements & Expansion
The City is improving the playground and surrounding area in Bishop Park, including expanding the park's size.In progress · 814 m - Newtonbrook Community Recreation Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in Newtonbrook Plaza. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.1 km
City of Toronto: Green Spaces (parks, natural areas and conservation land; hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted); Park and Recreation Facility Projects within 1.5 km.
06The building at 30 Santa Barbara Rd
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 30 Santa Barbara Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 3 on record
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 1 project from 3 permits
- Interior Alterations · completed Jun 30, 2025
Proposal for interior alteration to create a secondary suite in the basement, add laundry and interior alterations on main floor. Total of two (2) dwelling units. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 237971
The lot
Measured from the City’s property boundary map. It’s compiled from records of varying age, so treat these as approximate; a survey is the legal measure.
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 4 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 30 Santa Barbara Rd
RM (Residential Multiple Dwelling) zoning allows houses, townhouses and small apartment buildings. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Lot coverage overlay
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
Source: City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (zone, height and lot coverage overlays), Heritage Conservation Districts, Major Transit Station Areas, Secondary Plans and Archaeological Potential. This is a summary, not a zoning review. Read the by-law and see the City’s map.
08Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Indigo Park (parking lot).
5435 Yonge Street (314 m).
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
Eva's Satellite (449 m).
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 11 Churchill Avenue · 17 rental homes to be demolished, 17 replaced · 449 m · approved Dec 16, 2025 · City report
Source: Affordable Housing Pipeline, Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion applications, Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown), POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 10, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Parking tickets on this block
15 tickets in 2025 on Santa Barbara Rd between numbers 0 and 80: 10 for other parking offences, 4 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Yonge North York BIA, about 80 m away. Business Improvement Areas are local business associations that run street events and improvements.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas, within 400 m.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 8,062 service requests came from postal area M2N, which includes 30 Santa Barbara Rd. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 339 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 313 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 261 | |
| Damaged sidewalks | 247 | |
| Property standards | 239 | |
| Posters on City property | 222 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 publishes only the first three characters of the postal code, so this covers the wider postal area. Counts reflect how often people call as well as how often problems happen.
09Risks and environment at 30 Santa Barbara Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 133 tests, Feb 12, 2014 to Oct 6, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
10The neighbourhood: Willowdale West
Willowdale West had 17,160 residents in 2021. The median household income was $76,500, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 40% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 50% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 10% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (12.0%), Iranian Persian (9.4%) and Korean (9.3%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, up 1% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.6%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | North York | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | +5% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | 0% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | +1% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | +2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, North York (the former City of North York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Willowdale West compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 24: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Lily Cheng, Ward 18 Willowdale · Councillor_Cheng@toronto.ca · 416-392-0210
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.