Item - 2026.TE34.216
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on July 8 and 9, 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.
TE34.216 - 9 Silver Birch Avenue - Residential Demolition Application
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 19 - Beaches - East York
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Approved the application to demolish the existing detached house at 9 Silver Birch Avenue 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. tsod 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
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 detached house at 9 Silver Birch Avenue (Application Number 26 169621 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 without a replacement building permit.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-289240.pdf
(July 7, 2026) Letter from Councillor Brad Bradford on 9 Silver Birch Avenue - Residential Demolition Application
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-289241.pdf
Communications
Motions
That Toronto and East York Community Council:
3. Approve the application to demolish the existing detached house at 9 Silver Birch Avenue 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.