56 Jones Ave

Building permits

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

• Development charges deferral

  Deferred Fees from folder 19 221831 (RSN-4648644) ZoningProcess RSN 63316871

  Applied Jan 14, 2022 · Permit 22 221831 BLD

  Open

• Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite

  Revision - new basement staircase, revised basement footing detail, roof framing revision on east side, revision to main floor patio door, revision to wall type and new skylights

  Applied Dec 1, 2020 · issued Dec 17, 2020 · completed Apr 21, 2021 · Permit 18 213329 BLD (revision 01)

  Closed

• Heating and ventilation

  Revision to HVAC - revise furnace location, new location in south/east corner of basement, new revised ducting layout to second floorNew basement staircase, revised basement footing detail, roof framing revision on east side, revision to main floor patio door, revision to wall type and new skylights

  Applied Dec 1, 2020 · issued Jan 5, 2021 · completed Apr 21, 2021 · Permit 18 213329 HVA (revision 01)

  Closed

• Small residential project · Second suite (New)

  REV01: changes as per drawingsInterior alterations (layout changes) and the addition of an exterior side exit stair on the south elevation.

  Applied Jun 23, 2020 · Permit 19 221831 BLD (revision 01)

  Refusal notice

• Heating and ventilation

  HVAC - Proposal to convert A detached .sfd-dwelling from 1 unit to 5 units.

  Applied Apr 29, 2020 · issued May 13, 2020 · completed Aug 13, 2020 · Permit 19 221831 HVA

  Closed

• Plumbing

  Plumbing - Proposal to convert A detached .sfd-dwelling from 1 unit to 5 units.

  Applied Apr 6, 2020 · issued Apr 22, 2020 · completed Aug 13, 2020 · Permit 19 221831 PLB

  Closed

• Small residential project · Second suite (New)

  Proposal to convert A detached .sfd-dwelling from 1 unit to 5 units.

  Applied Sep 16, 2019 · issued Mar 16, 2020 · 5 homes added · Permit 19 221831 BLD

  Inspections under way

• Alternative solution

  Provide 2hr fire resistance rating with combustible construction for the exterior walls in lieu of noncombustible constrcution. See permit # 18-106370 BLD 00 SR for Building Permit associated with this Alternative Solution.

  Applied Feb 25, 2019 · completed May 4, 2020 · Permit 19 118860 ALT

  Approved

• Alternative solution

  This alternative solution is to provide a 2hour fire-resistance rating with combustible construction for the exterior walls in lieu of noncombustible construction.The 2hour rated fire separtaion will be located in the North and South exterior walls of the residential building.

  Applied Feb 25, 2019 · completed Feb 29, 2024 · Permit 19 118763 ALT

  Cancelled

• Plumbing

  Plumbing - Proposed laneway suite in the rear yard of existing single family dwelling

  Applied Aug 22, 2018 · issued May 1, 2020 · completed Apr 21, 2021 · Permit 18 213329 PLB

  Closed

• Heating and ventilation

  HVAC - Proposed laneway suite in the rear yard of existing single family dwelling

  Applied Aug 22, 2018 · issued May 1, 2020 · completed Apr 21, 2021 · Permit 18 213329 HVA

  Closed

• Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite

  Proposed laneway suite in the rear yard of single family dwelling converted to a dwelling plus 4 secondary suits under building permit 19-221831 BLD 00 SR

  Applied Aug 22, 2018 · issued May 1, 2020 · completed Apr 21, 2021 · 1 home added · Permit 18 213329 BLD

  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 alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing exterior stairs providing access to a south side entrance.

  Decision: Approved (hearing Oct 21, 2020)

  Filed Jun 11, 2020 · File A0544/20TEY

  Closed

• Minor variance · R addition

  To alter the three-storey detached dwelling approved under Building Permit 2017 206521 BLD 00 SR by establishing four secondary suites for a total of five dwelling units.

  Decision: Approved (hearing Jan 23, 2019)

  Filed Sep 6, 2018 · File A0861/18TEY

  Closed

What’s planned nearby

Development sites within 500 m

• 1233-1243 Queen Street East and 77 Leslie Street

  9 storeys · 142 homes · Mixed use

  300 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Mar 17, 2022

  Approved

Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m

• 27 Brooklyn Ave · Minor variance

  220 m away · filed Aug 21, 2026 · Postponed

• 58 Jones Ave · Minor variance

  To construct a new detached four-storey apartment building (containing seven residential dwelling units) with a front entrance with stairs, a side (north) covered entrance with stairs, a rear ground floor entrance with stairs and a partially enclosed waste storage in the front yard. Also, to construct a rear detached two-storey ancillary building (containing one laneway suite) with a rear (west) covered entrance and one visitor parking space, abutting the laneway. Further, to construct a rear one-storey detached ancillary building (containing 12 bicycle parking spaces). There will be a total…

  0 m away · filed Jun 25, 2026 · Approved

• 45 Jones Ave · Minor variance

  To legalize and maintain the existing rear two-storey addition, including a basement extension below with a walkout, a rear second floor balcony (above the garage), and side (north) exterior staircases (one leading to the ground level and one leading to the second level), which was constructed without an authorized building permit.This addition will be abutting the existing one-storey detached ancillary building (garage), will not be accessible through the main portion of the dwelling and will have separate accesses to each level. There will be one residential dwelling unit on this lot.

  50 m away · filed Jul 22, 2025 · Refused

• 53 Bertmount Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition.

  130 m away · filed Apr 14, 2025 · Approved

• 81 Coady Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition with a rear balcony. Also, to construct a new one-storey front enclosed porch (mudroom) with stairs.

  110 m away · filed Dec 30, 2024 · Approved

• 23 Curzon St · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition with a ground floor deck and stairs.

  180 m away · filed Oct 16, 2024 · Approved

• 1128 Queen St E · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-storey mixed-use building by constructing a rear two-storey addition with second storey balcony and exterior stairs. There is one non-residential unit (restaurant) on the ground floor, and one residential dwelling unit on the second level, which will be maintained. The existing rear one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) will be demolished. There will be one-car parking pad, abutting Bertmount Avenue.

  220 m away · filed Sep 30, 2024 · Approved

• 96 Bertmount Ave · Minor variance

  To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a new rear two-storey addition (the second floor addition will be partially cantilevered at the southwest portion of the dwelling), and a rear third floor addition. Also, to construct new rear ground level stairs.

  230 m away · filed Jul 9, 2024 · Approved

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