Item - 2026.TE28.16

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Approved the application to demolish the existing residential building at 1423 Dufferin Street with the following conditions:

a. construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7;

b. all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;

c. sod be laid on the site if construction has not started within six months of demolition; 

d. the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, Paragraph B and 629-11; and 

e. any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.

This staff report is regarding a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of the existing residential building at 1423 Dufferin Street (Application No. 25 221950 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration because Toronto Building received a request letter to demolish the building prior to the issuance of a replacement building permit.