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This consultation was open from:
December 3, 2025
to January 17, 2026
Decision summary
On April 9, 2026, the Minister of Infrastructure made (4) Minister’s Zoning Orders for the Transit-Oriented Community in the Town of Oakville, as Zoning Orders 01-2026, 02-2026, 03-2026, and 04-2026 (Transit Oriented Community Lands).
Decision details
A Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO), made pursuant to clause 47(1) (a) of the Planning Act, regulates the use of the land, and the erection, location, and use of any building or structure on the land.
Pursuant to Order-in-Council 589/25, the Minister of Infrastructure shares authority, with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, to make Ministerial Zoning orders under s. 47 (1) (a) of the Planning Act for transit-oriented community lands.
Pursuant to Orders-in-Council 1499/25, 1502/25, 1503/25, and 1504/25, each of the following lands in the Town of Oakville below has been designated transit-oriented community lands under section 2 of the Transit-Oriented Communities Act, 2020.
- Site 1: 217 and 227 Cross Avenue, and 571, 581, 587-595 Argus Rd (“Site 1”)
- Site 2: 157 and 165 Cross Avenue (“Site 2”)
- Site 3: 166 South Service Road East, (“Site 3”) and
- Site 4: 590 Argus Road (“Site 4”)
The four (4) MZOs made by the Minister of Infrastructure are for the Transit-Oriented Community in the Town of Oakville, which includes all these lands, and would permit the development of:
- Site 1: 3 mixed use buildings, 49, 52 and 56 storeys tall with a maximum Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 147,478.73 square metres including 4,179 square metres of non-residential GFA.
- Site 2: 2 mixed-use buildings, 52 and 56 storeys tall with a maximum GFA of 103,639.07 square metres including 4,318 square metres of non-residential GFA.
- Site 3: 3 mixed-use buildings, 49, 50 and 56 storeys tall with a maximum Gross Floor Area of 134,651.16 square metres including 4,018 square metres of non-residential GFA.
- Site 4: 3 mixed-use buildings, 45, 51 and 56 storeys tall with a maximum Gross Floor Area of 151,894.89 square metres including 2,420 square metres of non-residential GFA.
The four (4) MZOs include exceptions to the requirements of the Town of Oakville’s Zoning By-law including, amongst other things, building height, setbacks, maximum lot coverage, density, dimensions of accessible parking, and any requirement for Inclusionary Zoning and community benefits. This approach is to better reflect current and future growth pressures and the need for housing.
The Ministry of Infrastructure has sought public and stakeholder feedback to inform the decision by posting on the ERO for 45 days from December 3rd, 2025 – January 17th, 2026.
Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 received Royal Assent on November 27, 2025, and as such these Order(s) are not provincial regulations and will not be filed with the Registrar of Regulations. The Order(s) came into effect upon signing by the Minister of Infrastructure.
Effects of consultation
The Province has undertaken an engagement process for the Oakville TOC proposal, through Local Advisory Committee Meetings, Virtual and In-Person Open House sessions, as well as through written surveys, and through the concluded ERO proposal notice.
Feedback was received throughout the engagement process on elements of the proposal, including but not limited to: density, built form, traffic impacts, housing, public parks and community benefits, which informed revisions to the original TOC proposal.
The revised TOC proposal responds to feedback received through the redistribution of tower heights, inclusion of preferred community benefits, and improved access to public spaces.
All comments received through the ERO were taken into consideration prior to a decision being made.
The proposal received some supportive comments from the public, noting the need to address the housing crisis, and voicing support for increasing the supply of housing in proximity to transit.
Members of the public expressed concerns according to the following themes:
- Incompatibility with the character of the community, and livability
- Over-densification and infrastructure capacity
Market and economic viability
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Toronto,
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Original proposal
Why consultation isn't required
Part II of the Environmental Bill of Rights Act, 1993 does not apply to proposals to make a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) under subsection 47(1) of the Planning Act, or to amend or revoke an MZO under subsection 47(8) of the Planning Act.
Although not required, the Ministry is providing public notice of this request for a zoning order.
Proposal details
The Minister of Infrastructure is proposing to make a Minister’s Zoning Order for each of the following lands in the Town of Oakville:
- 217 and 227 Cross Avenue, and 571, 581, 587-595 Argus Rd (“Site 1”)
- 157 and 165 Cross Avenue (“Site 2”)
- 166 South Service Road East, (“Site 3”) and
- 590 Argus Road (“Site 4”)
Together these lands will up the Oakville Transit-Oriented Community (TOC). The Minister of Infrastructure will be seeking approval to have the above-noted lands designated as transit-oriented community lands as contemplated by section 2 of the Transit-Oriented Communities Act, 2020.
Pursuant to Order-in-Council 589/25 the Minister of Infrastructure shares authority, with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, to make Ministerial Zoning orders under s. 47 (1) (a) of the Planning Act for transit-oriented community lands.
Site 1 is approximately 1.26 hectares. It is bound by a small low-rise commercial building and Argus Road to the west, Cross Avenue to the south, low-rise commercial buildings to the east, and Argus Road to the north. See location map below for further details.
Site 2 is approximately 0.96 hectares. It is bound by a low-rise commercial plaza to the west, Cross Avenue to the south, a low-rise commercial plaza to the east, and a low-rise commercial building to the north. See location map below for further details. These sites are currently occupied by medical offices, retail and commercial buildings, fast-food restaurants, surface parking lots, and vacant lands.
Site 3 is approximately 1.19 hectares. It is bound by a low-rise commercial plaza and surface parking to the west, a low-rise commercial building to the south, a low-rise commercial building to the east, and South Service Road East to the north. See location map below for further details.
Site 4 is approximately 1.54 hectares. It is bound by a surface parking lot to the west, Argus Road to the south, low-rise commercial buildings to the east, and South Service Road East to the north. See location map below for further details
The requested Zoning Orders would permit the development of:
- Site 1: 3 mixed use buildings, 49, 52 and 56 storeys tall with a maximum Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 147,478.73 square metres including 4,179 square metres of non-residential GFA.
- Site 2: 2 mixed-use buildings, 52 and 56 storeys tall with a maximum GFA of 103,639.07 square metres including 4,318 square metres of non-residential GFA.
- Site 3: 3 mixed-use buildings, 49, 50 and 56 storeys tall with a maximum Gross Floor Area of 134,651.16 square metres including 4,018 square metres of non-residential GFA.
- Site 4: 3 mixed-use buildings, 45, 51 and 56 storeys tall with a maximum Gross Floor Area of 151,894.89 square metres including 2,420 square metres of non-residential GFA.
The proposed Zoning Order will include exceptions to the requirements of the Town of Oakville’s Zoning By-law including, amongst other things, building height, setbacks, maximum lot coverage, density, dimensions of accessible parking, and any requirement for Inclusionary Zoning and community benefits. This approach is designed to better reflect evolving market conditions and support the delivery of a transit-oriented community.
To help ensure decisions are made in a transparent manner and support government priorities, the Ministry is seeking feedback on this proposal that may help inform a decision.
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Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from December 3, 2025
to January 17, 2026
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Transit Oriented Communities and Agency Oversight Division
777 Bay Street
Suite 425
Toronto,
ON
M5G 2E5
Canada
Comments received
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