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Planning application · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance

Deck or porch

147 Spruce St · Cabbagetown-South St.James Town · Ward 13 Toronto Centre

The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear ground floor deck with stairs and a swim spa. A hearing date hasn’t been set yet.

City file A0188/24TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Where it is in the process
  1. SubmittedFeb 13, 2024
  2. NowWaiting for a hearing date
  3. NextHearing and decision

01Have your say

Waiting for a hearing date

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 alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear ground floor deck with stairs and a swim spa.

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

  1. Feb 13, 2024Application submitted to the City.

04City files and documents

TypeFileStatus
Minor varianceFile A0188/24TEYIn progressThe City’s Application Information Centre

Plans, studies and staff reports are on the City’s Application Information Centre. We link to them rather than copy them.

05Nearby applications

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The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.

  1. 1
    Addition
    40 Nasmith Ave · about 250 m

    Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body

  2. 2
    Garden suite
    359 1/2 Sackville St · about 350 m

    Waiting for a hearing date

  3. 3
    New house
    359 1/2 Sackville St · about 350 m

    Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body

  4. 4
    Add a storey
    26 Sackville Pl · about 350 m

    Hearing scheduled: hearing Wed, Nov 25

All applications in progress in Ward 13

06Quick answers about this application

What is being built at 147 Spruce St?

To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear ground floor deck with stairs and a swim (file A0188/24TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Who is the councillor for 147 Spruce 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.

147 Spruce St Committee of Adjustment: Deck or porch · My Address in Toronto