71 Paperbirch Drive - Application to Remove a Private Tree

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The decision

2026-03-31 · North York Community Council · adopted

As filed

North York Community Council: 1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 71 Paperbirch Drive.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 71 Paperbirch Drive. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is concerns that the tree is leaning towards the house and the potential for property damage. The Colorado blue spruce tree (Picea pungens) measures 36 centimetres 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 Director of Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry recommends that: 1. North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 71 Paperbirch Drive.

On the record

The item as the City filed it