572 Annette Street - Application to Remove a City-Owned Tree

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The decision

2026-05-28 · 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 City-owned tree located at 572 Annette Street.

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 City-owned tree located at 572 Annette Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is to allow for the construction of a rental unit on the property. The proposed work would involve excavation that would sever all anchor roots within 2 metres from the base of the west side of the tree, including major structural roots essential to the structural stability and long-term survivability of the tree.

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The honey locust tree (Gleditsia triacanthos) measures 119 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. 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, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 572 Annette Street.

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