447 Pacific Avenue - Application to Remove a Private Tree

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The decision

2025-05-01 · Toronto and East York Community Council · adopted

As filed

The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 447 Pacific Avenue.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

This report requests that Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 447 Pacific Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns around potential safety; property damage from falling branches or debris; and onerous maintenance. The silver maple tree (Acer saccharinum) measures 59.5 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

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The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.

Staff recommended

The Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 447 Pacific Avenue.

On the record

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