Garden suite
359 1/2 Sackville St · Cabbagetown-South St.James Town · Ward 13 Toronto Centre
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to construct a new second residential building ((two-storey detached dwelling (garden suite) located in the rear yard, abutting Spruce Street, as approved under Committee of Adjustment File A0995/20TEY)) with a basement. A hearing date hasn’t been set yet.
City file A0546/25TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedJul 18, 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 construct a new second residential building ((two-storey detached dwelling (garden suite) located in the rear yard, abutting Spruce Street, as approved under Committee of Adjustment File A0995/20TEY)) with a basement, and a side (north) second storey juliet balcony, as well as to reduce the number of existing lawfully vehicular parking spaces. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot ((one unit occupying the main dwelling, and one unit occupying the rear second residential building (garden suite)).
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 18, 2025Application submitted to the City.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0546/25TEY | In progress | The City’s Application Information Centre |
| Minor variance | File A0995/20TEY | Under appeal | See its page |
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06Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 359 1/2 Sackville St?
To construct a new second residential building ((two-storey detached dwelling (garden suite) located in the rear yard, abutting Spruce Street, as approved under Committee of Adjustment File A0995/20TEY)) with a basement, and a side (north) second storey… (file A0546/25TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 359 1/2 Sackville 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.