Minor variance
137 Church St · Weston · Ward 13 Toronto Centre
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1246-2022(OLT) for a new 54-storey mixed-use building, by reducing the minimum building setback. The Committee of Adjustment decided: deferred.
City file A0372/25TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedApr 23, 2025
- DecisionDeferred
- ThenBuilding permit
01Outcome
This application is decided, so no more comments are taken on it.
What happens next: The owner can now apply for a building permit. When one is issued, it’s added to the timeline below.
02What was proposed
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1246-2022(OLT) for a new 54-storey mixed-use building, by reducing the minimum building setback. This is currently being reviewed under Site Plan Control (File 20 21 215567 STE 13 SA). There will be a total of 478 residential dwelling units on this lot.
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
- Apr 23, 2025Application submitted to the City.
- —Deferred by the Committee of Adjustment. Date not in the City’s data.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0372/25TEY | Approved | The City’s Application Information Centre |
| Site plan | File 21 215567 STE 13 SA | In progress | See its page |
Plans, studies and staff reports and the decision are on the City’s Application Information Centre. We link to them rather than copy them.
Earlier at this address
- 61-storey building · 2026 · closed · City record
- 54-storey building · 2018 · closed · City record
05Nearby applications
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06Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 137 Church St?
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1246-2022(OLT) for a new 54-storey mixed-use building, by reducing the minimum building setback. This is currently being reviewed under Site Plan Control (File 20 21 215567 STE… (file A0372/25TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Was the application at 137 Church St approved?
Deferred by the Committee of Adjustment. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 137 Church St?
Chris Moise, Ward 13 Toronto Centre. 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.