2 Fairfax Crescent - Application to Remove a Private Tree

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The decision

2026-04-30 · Scarborough Community Council · adopted

As filed

The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 2 Fairfax Crescent.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

This report requests that Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 2 Fairfax Crescent. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting the removal of the tree is to construct a garden suite in the rear yard. The tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipfera) measures 60 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. The Community Council has delegated authority from the 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. Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 2 Fairfax Crescent.

On the record

The item as the City filed it