Item - 2026.TE33.25

Tracking Status

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

TE33.25 - 180 Merton Street - Residential Demolition Application

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Approved the application to demolish the existing residential building at 180 Merton Street with the following conditions:

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

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

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

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

Origin

(May 5, 2026) Report from the Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto and East York District

Summary

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, Chapter 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of the existing residential building at 180 Merton Street (Application No. 26 124654 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration because Toronto Building received a request for demolition of property with six or more dwelling units and prior to the issuance of a replacement building permit.

Background Information

(May 5, 2026) Report and Attachments 1-2 from the Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto and East York District on 180 Merton Street - Residential Demolition Application
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-286713.pdf

Communications

(May 28, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (TE.New)

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Carried)

That the Toronto and East York Community Council:

3. Approve the application to demolish the existing residential building at 180 Merton Street with the following conditions:

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

d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.