All Toronto neighborhoods will now permit the construction of multiplex housing following policy and zoning changes approved by Toronto councillors. This decision aims to expand housing options and meet the needs of the city’s growing population. Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie described the introduction of multiplexes in low-rise neighborhoods as a fairer approach to urban development. The Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning, Gregg Lintern, hailed this as a crucial step in eliminating exclusionary zoning and enabling property owners to create housing for extended families or rental units. The approval exempts multiplexes from Floor Space Index (FSI) provisions, making their construction more feasible. By legalizing multiplexes, the city aims to accommodate aging residents, protect green spaces, and move towards form-based zoning. These changes, part of the 2023 Housing Action Plan, supersede provincial zoning laws and allow for up to three units on all residential properties.
All Toronto neighborhoods will now permit the construction of multiplex housing
