The long and short of the letter from FFL:
"Thank you for purchasing a loft from Feather Factory Lofts Inc. Many purchasers have been asking for
clarification about the zoning of the building and permitted uses of their lofts. In response we have drafted
this letter with the help of the City and we hope this is helpful to you.
The Property is zoned MCR. The City allows a wide range of commercial and residential uses for this
zoning. However, the building is currently classified as a commercial building which means that you must
currently use your loft exclusively for commercial purposes as described in The Disclosure Statement that
has been provided to you. It contains certain provisions regarding the permitted uses of your loft (see
Paragraphs 4.3, 6.1 and 21.1 of the Disclosure Statement). Paragraph 5.1 (a) of the Condominium’s
registered Declaration (which was also provided to you with the Condominium Documents) also makes
reference to this.
Should you want to use your loft for residential purposes, you must apply and obtain a building permit,
from the City of Toronto, for the proposed change of use prior to commencing such residential use. Your
application would involve payment of application fees, the obtaining of planning approval(s), an
application for a building permit for a change of use and the payment of a number of levies and charges,
including but not limited to Development Charges, Educational Development Charges and Park Levies.
Also, the City currently does not issue street permit parking for commercial buildings or lofts. These
permits are reserved for residential users."