Does Heritage Conservation District review apply to my Toronto home?
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Short answer
Toronto has 40+ designated Heritage Conservation Districts — Cabbagetown, Rosedale, Wychwood Park, the West Annex, Cabbagetown South, St. Lawrence, Riverdale, Beaches, Yorkville, and more. Any visible exterior alteration (front, side, or street-facing rear) in a designated HCD requires a Heritage Permit before Toronto Building will issue a construction permit. Interior work in an HCD is generally unreviewed. Typical HCD permit: 6-14 weeks.
In detail
Toronto has 40+ designated Heritage Conservation Districts — Cabbagetown, Rosedale, Wychwood Park, the West Annex, Cabbagetown South, St. Lawrence, Riverdale, Beaches, Yorkville, and more. Any visible exterior alteration (front, side, or street-facing rear) in a designated HCD requires a Heritage Permit before Toronto Building will issue a construction permit. Interior work in an HCD is generally unreviewed. Typical HCD permit: 6-14 weeks.
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