18 and 20 Bentworth Avenue - Residential Demolition Application

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2026-05-26 · North York Community Council · amended

As filed

North York Community Council: 1. Approved the applications to demolish the residential buildings at 18 and 20 Bentworth Avenue with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence 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 be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 489; and d.

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

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As the city filed it

This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. In accordance with City-wide residential demolition control under Article 3, Demolition Control, of Municipal Code Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the applications for the demolition of two residential buildings at 18 and 20 Bentworth Avenue is being referred to North York Community Council to consider as a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.

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This staff report is regarding a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Staff recommended

The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the demolition applications for 18 and 20 Bentworth Avenue and decide to: 1. Refuse the applications to demolish the residential buildings because there is no permit to replace the building on the site; or, 2. Approve the applications to demolish the residential buildings without conditions; or 3.

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Approve the applications to demolish the residential buildings with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence 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 be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 489; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.

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