How James Pasternak voted at council

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1. 2024.PH12.8ADOPTED

   Request a Review of Zoning Regulations to Restrict Outdoor Parking of Commercially Licensed Vehicles on Private Property in Residential Areas

   Recently, constituents in Etobicoke North have raised the issue of commercial vehicles parking in residential driveways. The City-wide zoning by-law 569-2013 prohibits approximately ten types of vehicles from parking on private residential properties. These prohibitions include vehicles with more than six wheels, large industrial vehicles, or commercially licensed vehicles to name a few. City Council adopted MM43.12 in May 2022 which directed the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to conduct a review of zoning regulations that restrict outdoor parking of commercially licensed vehicles on private property in residential areas. Through this motion, a report back to Planning and Housing was requested along with the consideration to provide more convenient parking for commercial vehicles near their residence. However, the City’s strategic priorities in addressing the housing crisis has put this matter on the back burner. Given the changing workplace environment because of COVID, a thorough review of this policy must be done to support and understand the diverse needs of Torontonians.…

   City Council · 2024-05-22 14:47 PM

   Adopt Item

   James Pasternak's vote: Yes

   Majority required - PH12.8 - Adopt the Item

   Motion result

   Carried

   Recorded tally

   21-3

   Source outcome