coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Tuesday.Toronto’s Planning and Housing Committee is considering changes to existing zoning by-laws at its Tuesday meeting, which would be necessary to allow patios to operate into the winter amid the coronavirus pandemic.Throughout the pandemic, the City has eased zoning rules necessary to allow restaurants to expand outdoors.
With the incoming cold weather and indoor dining restrictions, it has been considering ways to allow the dining industry to continue outdoor service.“Like in the summer, the objective is to get this done quickly, for those who are interested in doing it,” said Mayor John Tory.