Introduction
The City of Toronto (the "City") has released details
of its proposed inclusionary zoning framework. At its September 22,
2020 meeting, the Planning and Housing Committee endorsed a draft
official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment to implement
inclusionary zoning as a basis for public consultation. While final
approval by Council is still many months away, the details of the
report paint a clearer picture for the development community in
Toronto of what is to come.
Background
Inclusionary zoning is a powerful land use planning tool
municipalities can use to require that a certain portion of a
development project be made affordable to people with low and