497 Danforth Ave

Building permits

Every permit the City lists for this address since 2017, and any still open from before, newest first.

• Designated structure · Sign building permit related

  Application for a permit to erect and display one illuminated wall sign, displaying static copy, with a face measuring 0.76m vertically by 6.56m horizontally, at the height of 3.99m, at the first storey on the northwest elevation.*****BBQ CHICKEN & PUB*****

  Applied Sep 28, 2022 · issued Oct 24, 2022 · completed Nov 16, 2022 · Permit 22 210152 DST

  Closed

• Plumbing

  Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations to existing restaurant. Restaurant use to be maintained.

  Applied Aug 8, 2022 · issued Sep 13, 2022 · completed Nov 9, 2022 · Permit 22 187628 PLB

  Closed

• Addition or alteration · Interior alterations

  Proposed interior alterations to existing restaurant. Restaurant use to be maintained.

  Applied Aug 8, 2022 · issued Aug 23, 2022 · completed Oct 26, 2022 · Permit 22 187628 BLD

  Closed

• Plumbing

  Revision to plumbing layout.

  Applied May 25, 2018 · issued Jun 1, 2018 · completed Jul 19, 2018 · Permit 18 119812 PLB (revision 01)

  Closed

• Heating and ventilation

  HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for a shawarma bar and grill (52 Seats) Mediterranean food and beverage (alcoholic and non Alcoholic)

  Applied Feb 21, 2018 · issued Mar 26, 2018 · completed Jul 19, 2018 · Permit 18 119812 HVA

  Closed

• Addition or alteration · Interior alterations

  Proposal for interior alterations for a shawarma bar and grill (52 Seats) Mediterranean food and beverage (alcoholic and non Alcoholic)

  Applied Feb 21, 2018 · issued Mar 20, 2018 · completed Jul 17, 2018 · Permit 18 119812 BLD

  Closed

• Plumbing

  Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations for a shawarma bar and grill (52 Seats) Mediterranean food and beverage (alcoholic and non Alcoholic)

  Applied Feb 21, 2018 · issued Mar 20, 2018 · completed Jul 19, 2018 · Permit 18 119812 PLB

  Closed

Committee of Adjustment

This address's applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment since 2017, and any still open. A minor variance asks for a small exception to the zoning by-law, such as a little more height or a smaller setback; a consent divides a lot or grants an easement.

• Minor variance · Other

  To legalize and to maintain the existing partial second storey addition, which was constructed without an authorized building permit. Also, to convert the existing two-storey non-residential building into a two-storey mixed-use building by constructing one residential dwelling unit within the partial second storey addition. The existing retail use (jewellery store) located on the ground floor will be maintained. No parking spaces will be provided.

  Decision: Approved (hearing Jul 30, 2025)

  Filed Jun 21, 2024 · File A0577/24TEY

  Closed

• Minor variance · Other

  To maintain the existing two-storey mixed-use building (containing one restaurant use on the ground floor, and one residential dwelling unit occupying the second level) with a rear second storey rooftop terrace. Also, to construct a new exterior staircase at the rear of the building. No parking spaces will be provided.

  Decision: Approved (hearing Jul 30, 2025)

  Filed Jun 1, 2024 · File A0574/24TEY

  Closed

• Consent · Sever lot

  To obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized mixed-use lots.

  Decision: Approved (hearing Jul 30, 2025)

  Filed Jun 1, 2024 · 1 new lot · File B0040/24TEY

  Approved with conditions

What’s planned nearby

Development sites within 500 m

• 654-668 Danforth Avenue

  49 storeys · 496 homes · Mixed use

  370 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 3, 2022

  Under review

Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m

• 22 Garnock Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition (including basement) with a rear deck and stairs.

  220 m away · filed Sep 15, 2026 · Postponed

• 180 Wolfrey Ave · Minor variance

  To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a front covered porch with stairs, a rear deck with stairs, a rear basement walkout, and a rear third floor terrace.

  240 m away · filed May 25, 2026 · Approved

• 176 Wolfrey Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a front one-storey addition (including the basement) with a front porch and stairs, a side (west) one-storey addition with an entrance way and stairs, and a rear covered deck with stairs. Also, to construct a rear one-storey detached ancillary building (one-car garage), abutting the laneway.

  250 m away · filed Dec 3, 2025 · Approved

• 885 Logan Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing one-storey detached dwelling by constructing a partial second storey addition with two second storey decks on the east side of the building. An existing portion of the first storey and the existing rooftop sunroom will be demolished.

  50 m away · filed Jan 20, 2025 · Approved

• 412 Danforth Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-storey mixed-use building (two commercial units and one residential dwelling unit) by constructing a rear two-storey addition (with an interior garage (including car lift for two parking spaces)). There will be one commercial unit (occupying both the basement and ground floor levels) and two residential dwellings units (both on the second level), on this lot.

  180 m away · filed Sep 26, 2024 · Approved

• 911 Logan Ave · Minor variance

  To maintain the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling, as well as the rear one-storey detached ancillary building (containing a one-car garage, abutting Thomas McClintock Lane).

  80 m away · filed Aug 15, 2024 · Approved

• 909 Logan Ave · Minor variance

  To maintain the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling, as well as the rear one-storey detached ancillary building (containing a one-car garage, abutting Thomas McClintock Lane).

  80 m away · filed Aug 15, 2024 · Approved

• 22 Gough Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition (habitable space within the attic).

  240 m away · filed Aug 7, 2024 · Approved

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