Add a storey
131 Jersey Ave · Palmerston-Little Italy · Ward 11 University-Rosedale
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to construct a new three-storey seven-unit semi-detached apartment building (including a third storey mezzanine level), with a covered front porch with stairs. A hearing date hasn’t been set yet.
City file A0739/26TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedOct 19, 2026
- NowWaiting for a hearing date
- NextHearing and decision
01Have your say
Neighbours get a notice in the mail once a hearing is set, and can send comments before it. Follow this application and we’ll email you the date.
02What’s proposed
To construct a new three-storey seven-unit semi-detached apartment building (including a third storey mezzanine level), with a covered front porch with stairs, and a mechanical penthouse enclosure (including rooftop access, above the third storey). Also, to construct a new rear two-storey detached ancillary building (containing one laneway suite, abutting the laneway) with a ground floor entrance canopy at the west side of the building. There will be a total of eight residential dwelling units on this lot (seven units within the semi-detached apartment building, and one unit within the ancillary building).
The application’s description, from the City’s Committee of Adjustment data. A minor variance is permission for a small exception to the zoning rules, such as height or lot coverage.
03Timeline
- Oct 19, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Oct 19, 2026A related consent application is filed: Split the lot.
- Oct 19, 2026A related minor variance application is filed: Add a storey.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0739/26TEY | In progress | The City’s Application Information Centre |
| Consent | File B0065/26TEY | In progress | See its page |
| Minor variance | File A0737/26TEY | In progress | See its page |
Plans, studies and staff reports are on the City’s Application Information Centre. We link to them rather than copy them.
Earlier at this address
- 4-storey building · 2016 · closed · City record
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06Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 131 Jersey Ave?
To construct a new three-storey seven-unit semi-detached apartment building (including a third storey mezzanine level), with a covered front porch with stairs, and a mechanical penthouse enclosure (including rooftop access, above the third storey). Also, to… (file A0739/26TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 131 Jersey Ave?
Dianne Saxe, Ward 11 University-Rosedale. Source: City Wards and Councillors, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Sources: City of Toronto Development Applications, Committee of Adjustment Applications, Public Notices and Building Permits (Open Data, updated nightly). Not legal advice. Something wrong? Tell us.