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70 Dearbourne Ave · North Riverdale · Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by replacing the existing rear two-storey addition with a new two-storey addition with a third storey rooftop patio and two ground floor decks. The Committee of Adjustment decided: approved.
City file A0315/26TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedApr 28, 2026
- HearingJun 10, 2026
- DecisionApproved
- ThenBuilding permit
01Outcome
This application is decided, so no more comments are taken on it.
The decision can be appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body until Jun 30, 2026.
What happens next: The owner can now apply for a building permit. When one is issued, it’s added to the timeline below.
02What was proposed
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by replacing the existing rear two-storey addition with a new two-storey addition with a third storey rooftop patio and two ground floor decks. Also, to construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (two-car garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
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
- Apr 28, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Jun 10, 2026Committee of Adjustment hearing: approved.
- —Approved by the Committee of Adjustment. Date not in the City’s data.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0315/26TEY | Approved | The City’s Application Information Centre |
Plans, studies and staff reports and the decision are on the City’s Application Information Centre. We link to them rather than copy them.
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06Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 70 Dearbourne Ave?
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by replacing the existing rear two-storey addition with a new two-storey addition with a third storey rooftop patio and two ground floor decks. Also, to construct a new one-storey detached ancillary… (file A0315/26TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Was the application at 70 Dearbourne Ave approved?
Approved by the Committee of Adjustment. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 70 Dearbourne Ave?
Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth. 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.