Minor variance
550 Adelaide St E · Moss Park · Ward 13 Toronto Centre
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to alter the development standards as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1306-2023, by increasing the maximum residential gross floor area from 19,800 m² to 24,000 m², the total gross floor ar. The Committee of Adjustment hears it on Wednesday, December 9. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
City file A0674/26TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedAug 28, 2026
- Notice to neighboursHearing scheduled
- NowComments open until Dec 2
- NextHearing Dec 9
- ThenDecision; appeals until Dec 29
01Have your say
- Write your comments, mentioning file A0674/26TEY and the address.
- Email them as a PDF to the Committee of Adjustment (Toronto and East York panel) by the deadline. How to submit, on the City’s site
- To speak at the hearing, online or in person, register with the Committee. How to take part
02What’s proposed
To alter the development standards as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1306-2023, by increasing the maximum residential gross floor area from 19,800 m² to 24,000 m², the total gross floor area (for residential and non-residential uses) from 21,000 m² to 25,000 m², and the building height from 29 storeys (93 m) to 37 storeys (116.25 m). Also, to reduce the minimum required first storey height from 4.5 m to 2.74 m to accommodate the previously approved mezzanine within the automotive dealership. There will be a total of 302 residential dwelling units on this lot. A Site Plan Control application (File Number 22 204774 STE 13 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
- Aug 28, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Dec 9, 2026Committee of Adjustment hearing.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0674/26TEY | In progress | The City’s Application Information Centre |
| Site plan | File 22 204774 STE 13 SA | 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
- 29-storey building · 2021 · closed · City record
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06Quick answers about this application
When is the Committee of Adjustment hearing for 550 Adelaide St E?
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., online or at Committee Room 3, Second Floor, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street W, M5H 2N2. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
What is the deadline to comment?
4:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2026: five business days before the hearing. Email comments as a PDF to the Committee of Adjustment. Source: City of Toronto, Committee of Adjustment participation rules.
What is being built at 550 Adelaide St E?
To alter the development standards as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1306-2023, by increasing the maximum residential gross floor area from 19,800 m² to 24,000 m², the total gross floor area (for residential and non-residential uses) from 21,000… (file A0674/26TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 550 Adelaide St E?
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.