Strengthening Compliance and Coordination Across Multiplex Development-Related Enforcement Processes - by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin

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2026-05-20 · Toronto City Council · adopted

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City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry to report on the status of tree by-law enforcement actions, when appropriate, and for the 2027 Tree By-law Report to include information on the Compliance and Enforcement Enhancements providing a sufficient deterrent to tree by-law contraventions. 2. City Council request the Chief

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Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, and the Executive Director, Development Review, to identify opportunities to strengthen the City's Residential Infill Strategy, to encourage good construction practices through education and enforcement, improved communication with residents and improved complaint management to address the issue of property damage as a result of construction activity on adjacent properties.

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Across several multiplex sites, neighbourhood concerns have been raised about repeated by-law violations and problematic building practices. City staff from various divisions have been working to address these concerns, including those related to tree protection, construction practices, and noise by-laws. Residents have expressed frustration with the impacts on neighbourhood safety and confidence in City oversight. Community concerns have also been raised about the accuracy and integrity of materials submitted through the Committee of Adjustment process.

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In addition, the City has been made aware of alleged instances where demolition or construction proceeded without required permits, as well as community complaints regarding work occurring outside permitted hours. This motion builds upon current initiatives and ongoing operations, reinforcing existing direction to further deter future violations.

Staff recommended

Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry to report on the status of tree by-law enforcement actions, when appropriate, and for the 2027 Tree By-law Report to include information on the Compliance and Enforcement Enhancements providing a sufficient deterrent to tree by-law contraventions. 2.

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City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, and the Executive Director, Development Review, to identify opportunities to strengthen the City's Residential Infill Strategy, to encourage good construction practices through education and enforcement, improved communication with residents and improved complaint management to address the issue of property damage as a result of construction activity on adjacent properties.

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