Should Buildings Near Bay and Edward Streets Be Allowed to Exceed Hospital Heliport Height Limits?
Official title: Request for an amendment to Minister’s Zoning Order, Ontario Regulation 10/24, City of Toronto
Property owners at 636 Bay St., 70 and 100 Edward St. in downtown Toronto want to build taller than current rules allow. The catch? Height limits exist to protect air ambulance flight paths for St. Michael's Hospital and SickKids. The Minister is asking whether to grant an exception.
Why This Matters
Live or work in downtown Toronto? This affects the skyline near Dundas Square. More importantly, it could impact how quickly air ambulances reach two major hospitals. If you've ever needed emergency care, you know those minutes matter.
What Could Change
If approved, developers could build higher at these specific addresses, potentially adding more housing or office space. The Minister would need to ensure the new heights don't interfere with helicopter flight paths. Similar requests for other nearby properties are being considered separately.
Key Issues
- Should the height restrictions be amended for 636 Bay St., 70 and 100 Edward St.?
- What are the potential environmental risks of allowing taller buildings?
- What financial impacts could this have on the municipality?
- How might this affect other approved developments in the area?
How to Participate
- Review Map 345 showing the affected area and Ontario Regulation 10/24 for the current height restrictions.
- Submit your comments through this consultation page by the deadline.
- If you need to view materials in person, contact the ministry at mmahzoningorders@ontario.ca or visit 777 Bay Street, 12th floor, Toronto.
Submit Your Input
Questions Being Asked (4)
- Should this request to amend the height restrictions be considered?
- What are the potential environmental risks?
- What financial impacts could this have on the municipality?
- What are the implications for other approved developments and how can these be mitigated?