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Minor variance

63 Johnston Ave · Lansing-Westgate · Ward 18 Willowdale

The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to constuct a three-storey fourplex with a front bay window. The decision has been appealed.

City file A0256/26NY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Where it is in the process
  1. SubmittedJul 13, 2026
  2. HearingAug 20, 2026
  3. DecisionRefused by the Committee
  4. NowAppealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body
  5. NextAppeal hearing and decision

01Have your say

Nothing scheduled right now

Because the application has been appealed, the Toronto Local Appeal Body, not the Committee of Adjustment, 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, Lily Cheng, can tell you how the City is handling the appeal.

02What’s proposed

To constuct a three-storey fourplex with a front bay window.

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

  1. Jul 13, 2026Application submitted to the City.
  2. Jul 13, 2026A related minor variance application is filed: Minor variance.
  3. Aug 20, 2026Committee of Adjustment hearing: refused.
  4. —Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. Date not published in the City’s data; from now on we record the date we first see each change.

04City files and documents

TypeFileStatus
Minor varianceFile A0256/26NYUnder appealThe City’s Application Information Centre
ConsentFile B0018/25NYApprovedSee its page
Minor varianceFile A0255/26NYUnder appealSee its page

Plans, studies and staff reports are on the City’s Application Information Centre. We link to them rather than copy them.

05Nearby applications

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The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.

  1. 1
    Minor variance
    63 Johnston Ave · next door

    Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body

  2. 2
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    53 Sheppard Ave W · about 70 m

    City planners are reviewing it

  3. 3
    New house
    75 Florence Ave · about 130 m

    Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body

  4. 4
    New house
    75 Florence Ave · about 130 m

    Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body

  5. 5
    Split the lot
    75 Florence Ave · about 130 m

    Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body

  6. 6
    Add a storey
    93 Poyntz Ave · about 130 m

    Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal

All applications in progress in Ward 18

06Quick answers about this application

What is being built at 63 Johnston Ave?

To constuct a three-storey fourplex with a front bay (file A0256/26NY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Was the application at 63 Johnston Ave approved?

Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Who is the councillor for 63 Johnston Ave?

Lily Cheng, Ward 18 Willowdale. 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.

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