Item - 2026.NY34.30
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on July 7, 2026 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
NY34.30 - 253, 255, 259, and 263 Viewmount Avenue, and 12, 14, 16, and 18 Romar Crescent - Residential Demolition Application
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence
Community Council Decision
North York Community Council:
1. Approved the applications to demolish the residential buildings at 253, 255, 259, and 263 Viewmount Avenue, and 12, 14, 16, and 18 Romar Crescent with the following conditions:
a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;
b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;
c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 489; and
d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Origin
Summary
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
In accordance with City-wide residential demolition control under Article 3, Demolition Control, of Municipal Code Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the applications for the demolition of eight residential buildings at 253, 255, 259, and 263 Viewmount Avenue, and 12, 14, 16, and 18 Romar Crescent is being referred to North York Community Council to consider as a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building. This staff report is regarding a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-287883.pdf
Communications
Motions
That North York Community Council:
1. Approve the applications to demolish the residential buildings at 253, 255, 259, and 263 Viewmount Avenue, and 12, 14, 16, and 18 Romar Crescent with the following conditions:
a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;
b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;
c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 489; and
d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.