February 13, 2026

On February 10, Council directed staff to report back on a policy and criteria surrounding podium heights (including low-rise buildings connected to towers) in TOA areas and along the St. Johns Street corridor. The report aims to address that, although certain areas of the city include criteria to ensure that commercial, retail, office, and other employment uses occupy podium and lower levels of new developments, the guidelines do not address podium heights.

More information can be found in the full report by City staff.