Minor variance
720 King St W · West Queen West · Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to permit a self-storage facility (Storage Warehouse, Class A) within the existing 10-storey commercial building. The Committee of Adjustment hears it on Wednesday, December 9. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
City file A0742/26TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedOct 21, 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 A0742/26TEY 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 permit a self-storage facility (Storage Warehouse, Class A) within the existing 10-storey commercial building. In this case, the proposal seeks to convert portions of the second floor and the entirety of the fourth and sixth floors into a self-storage facility (Storage Warehouse, Class A), including ancillary co-working space on the second floor. The remaining portions of the building will continue to be used for commercial and office purpose, with the potential for additional spaces to be converted into self-storage and coworking uses in future.
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
- Oct 21, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Dec 9, 2026Committee of Adjustment hearing.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0742/26TEY | In progress | The City’s Application Information Centre |
Plans, studies and staff reports 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
When is the Committee of Adjustment hearing for 720 King St W?
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 720 King St W?
To permit a self-storage facility (Storage Warehouse, Class A) within the existing 10-storey commercial building. In this case, the proposal seeks to convert portions of the second floor and the entirety of the fourth and sixth floors into a self-storage… (file A0742/26TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 720 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.