Rezoning
173 Lowther Ave and 2 more addresses · Annex · Ward 11 University-Rosedale
A request to change the zoning for 173 Lowther Ave. It was submitted in December 2025 and has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, which will make the final decision.
City file 25 261452 STE 11 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedDec 2, 2025
- NowAppealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal
- NextTribunal hearing and decision
01Have your say
Because the application has been appealed, the Ontario Land Tribunal, not City Council, will make the decision. No public meeting or comment deadline is set at the moment.
Follow this application and we’ll email you if a hearing is scheduled. Your councillor, Dianne Saxe, can tell you how the City is handling the appeal.
02What’s proposed
The applicant’s description
Lift the hold ('H') application for By-law 410-2024.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Dec 2, 2025Application submitted to the City.
- Mar 13, 2026City notice: Notice of Intention to Remove a Holding Symbol (H) from By-law 410-2024 - 171-175 Lowther Avenue. Read the notice
- Nov 2, 2026A related minor variance application is filed: Minor variance.
- —Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Date not published in the City’s data; from now on we record the date we first see each change.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rezoning | File 25 261452 STE 11 OZ | Under appeal | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
| Site plan | File 25 241286 STE 11 SA | In progress | See its page |
| Minor variance | File A0769/26TEY | 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
- 11-storey building · 2023 · closed · City record
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06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 173 Lowther Ave?
Rezoning, under City file 25 261452 STE 11 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 173 Lowther Ave development been approved?
Not yet. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, which will make the final decision. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Can I comment on it?
No meeting or comment deadline is scheduled right now. Follow the application to get an email if one is set. Source: Development Applications and Public Notices, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 173 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.