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74 Amherst Ave · Oakwood Village · Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to construct a new three-storey detached building (houseplex) with a front covered porch. The Committee of Adjustment hears it on Wednesday, December 2. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
City file A0534/26TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedJul 20, 2026
- Notice to neighboursHearing scheduled
- NowComments open until Nov 25
- NextHearing Dec 2
- ThenDecision; appeals until Dec 22
01Have your say
- Write your comments, mentioning file A0534/26TEY 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 construct a new three-storey detached building (houseplex) with a front covered porch, a rear basement walkout with terrace, and a rear exterior staircase with platforms providing access for the first, second, and third storeys. Also, to construct a new one-storey ancillary building (containing one garden suite) with a basement level, located in the rear yard of the lot. There will be a total of seven residential dwelling units on this lot (six units occupying the main building, and one unit occupying the ancillary building).
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
- Jul 20, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Dec 2, 2026Committee of Adjustment hearing.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0534/26TEY | 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 74 Amherst Ave?
Wednesday, December 2, 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 25, 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 74 Amherst Ave?
To construct a new three-storey detached building (houseplex) with a front covered porch, a rear basement walkout with terrace, and a rear exterior staircase with platforms providing access for the first, second, and third storeys. Also, to construct a new… (file A0534/26TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 74 Amherst Ave?
Josh Matlow, Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's. 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.