cover image: THE MID-RISE MANUAL - UNLOCKING MID-RISE TO END ONTARIO'S HOUSING SHORTAGE

THE MID-RISE MANUAL - UNLOCKING MID-RISE TO END ONTARIO'S HOUSING SHORTAGE

6 Nov 2024

It describes, in detail, what Ontario’s governments must do to clear away the obstacles and rearrange the incentives to expedite the delivery of mid-rise buildings, quickly and affordably creating the thousands of homes needed for the people of Ontario. [...] Interior side: This reflects the City’s current direction as contained in the recommended modifications Minimum 0 m to the rear transition guidelines and the As-of-right Zoning for Avenues without Avenue Rear: Minimum 7.5 m, and where the rear lot line abuts a lane, the setback may Studies (April 2024 Community Consultation Presentation) be taken from the opposite side of the lane. [...] Interior side: This reflects the City’s current direction as contained in the recommended modifications Minimum 0 m to the rear transition guidelines and the As-of-right Zoning for Avenues without Avenue Rear: Minimum 7.5 m, and where the rear lot line abuts a lane, the setback may Studies (April 2024 Community Consultation Presentation) be taken from the opposite side of the lane. [...] However, the Width: If located within 3.0 metres of a lot line abutting a street, the linear By-law currently limits the total area of the mechanical penthouse to 30% of the roof width of the mechanical penthouse may not exceed 50% of the width of the area, which is not warranted if the intent of the standard is to reduce the visual impact building's main walls facing that street. [...] However, the Width: If located within 3.0 metres of a lot line abutting a street, the linear By-law currently limits the total area of the mechanical penthouse to 30% of the roof width of the mechanical penthouse may not exceed 50% of the width of the area, which is not warranted if the intent of the standard is to reduce the visual impact building's main walls facing that street.
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