Minor variance
171 Lowther Ave · Annex · Ward 11 University-Rosedale
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 410-2024), for the 14-storey (51 m) residential building by increasing the height, gross floor area and modified setbacks. A hearing date hasn’t been set yet.
City file A0769/26TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedNov 2, 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 alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 410-2024), for the 14-storey (51 m) residential building by increasing the height, gross floor area and modified setbacks. There will be a total of 64 residential dwelling units on this lot. A related Site Plan Control application (File Number 25 241286 STE 11 SA) is currently under review.
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
- Nov 2, 2026Application submitted to the City.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0769/26TEY | In progress | The City’s Application Information Centre |
| Site plan | File 25 241286 STE 11 SA | In progress | See its page |
| Rezoning | File 25 261452 STE 11 OZ | Under appeal | 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
- 11-storey building · 2023 · closed · City record
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06Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 171 Lowther Ave?
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 410-2024), for the 14-storey (51 m) residential building by increasing the height, gross floor area and modified setbacks. There will be a total of 64 residential dwelling units… (file A0769/26TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 171 Lowther 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.