Minor variance
296 Jarvis St · Downtown Yonge East · Ward 13 Toronto Centre
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to alter the existing 18-storey mixed-use building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 298-88) by converting the existing service and retail office floor area on the first storey. A hearing date hasn’t been set yet.
City file A0555/25TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedJul 22, 2025
- 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 existing 18-storey mixed-use building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 298-88) by converting the existing service and retail office floor area on the first storey, and the hotel conference and banquet room floor areas on the second storey into a hotel with 50 guest suites. The existing second storey bridge connecting to 300 Jarvis Street will be demolished..
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
- Jul 22, 2025Application submitted to the City.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0555/25TEY | In progress | The City’s Application Information Centre |
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06Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 296 Jarvis St?
To alter the existing 18-storey mixed-use building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 298-88) by converting the existing service and retail office floor area on the first storey, and the hotel conference and banquet room floor areas on the second… (file A0555/25TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 296 Jarvis 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.