Minor variance
578 King St W · Wellington Place · Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to alter the development standards for the 9-storey non-residential (office) building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 718-2025 (OLT)), by increasing the non-residential gross floor area. The Committee of Adjustment hears it on Wednesday, November 25. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
City file A0922/25TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedNov 18, 2025
- Notice to neighboursHearing scheduled
- NowComments open until Nov 18
- NextHearing Nov 25
- ThenDecision; appeals until Dec 15
01Have your say
- Write your comments, mentioning file A0922/25TEY 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 for the 9-storey non-residential (office) building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 718-2025 (OLT)), by increasing the non-residential gross floor area, and increasing the number of storeys to 11-storeys (with a building height of 43.39 m, inclusive of the mechanical penthouse). Also, this building will contain hotel and retail uses, instead of office use. A related Site Plan Control application (File Number 22 242134 STE 10 SA) has received a Notice of Approval Conditions. This site has heritage designation.
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 18, 2025Application submitted to the City.
- Nov 25, 2026Committee of Adjustment hearing.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0922/25TEY | In progress | The City’s Application Information Centre |
| Site plan | File 22 242134 STE 10 SA | Approved | 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
- 9-storey building with shops · 2018 · closed · City record
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06Quick answers about this application
When is the Committee of Adjustment hearing for 578 King St W?
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., online or at Committee Room 2, 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, November 18, 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 578 King St W?
To alter the development standards for the 9-storey non-residential (office) building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 718-2025 (OLT)), by increasing the non-residential gross floor area, and increasing the number of storeys to 11-storeys (with… (file A0922/25TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 578 King St W?
Ausma Malik, Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York. 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.