Item - 2026.SC32.6

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on May 28, 2026 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

SC32.6 - 66 Dale Avenue - Residential Demolition Application

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 24 - Scarborough - Guildwood

Community Council Decision

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Approved the application to demolish the existing detached residential dwelling at 66 Dale Avenue with the following conditions:

a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

b. The immediate removal of all debris and rubble after demolition;

c. The laying of sod on the site and maintenance of the site free from garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and

d. The backfilling of any holes on the property with clean fill.

Origin

(April 30, 2026) Report from the Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Strategic and City-Wide Priorities, Toronto Building

Summary

This report is for a matter for which the Scarborough Community Council has the delegated authority to make a final decision.

In accordance with Residential Demolition Control, as specified under the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 6 “Demolition Control” and pursuant to the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of a detached residential dwelling located at 66 Dale Avenue (Application No. 26 129776 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Scarborough Community Council.

Scarborough Community Council has the authority to either refuse or approve the demolition application, as well as add appropriate conditions to approvals.

The reason for this report is that a building permit has not yet been issued for a replacement building.

Background Information

(April 30, 2026) Report and Attachments 1 to 3 from the Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Strategic and City-Wide Priorities, Toronto Building on 66 Dale Avenue - Residential Demolition Application
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-286634.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Paul Ainslie (Carried)

2 - Motion to Reconsider Item moved by Councillor Paul Ainslie (Carried)

That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, the Scarborough Community Council reconsider Item SC32.6.

3 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Paul Ainslie (Carried)

That the Scarborough Community Council:

1. Approve the application to demolish the existing detached residential dwelling at 66 Dale Avenue with the following conditions: