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Demolition Permit
City of Toronto: Toronto Building · version January 28, 2022, Rev. 02
Cover letter including
| 1 | Brief description of proposed work. If a residential demolition application is submitted without a Building Permit Application, you are required to submit a letter explaining why there is no submission for a replacement building. Such proposals must be reviewed and approved by Community Council. |
| 2 | Contents of the submission |
Application forms: Non-Residential, Residential/Mixed Use or Residential building demolition
| 3 | Application for Permit to Construct or Demolish Form |
| 4 | Demolition Permit Application Checklist, required for all Part 3 buildings |
| 5 | Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion Screening Form |
| 6 | Municipal Road Damage Deposit Form. The form and payment are not required if a Site Plan Application has been submitted. Where a Site Plan application is not required, a Municipal Damage Deposit Form is required for intake (MRDD fees will not hold up intake and issuance of the Building permit; contact Transportation Services about MRDD payments). |
| 7 | Vibration Control Declaration Form |
| 8 | Commitment to General Reviews By Architect and Engineers Form (where applicable) |
| 9 | Tree Declaration Form |
Application forms: Single Family Dwelling (SFD)
| 10 | Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish Form |
| 11 | Commitment to General Reviews By Architect and Engineers Form (required for any building greater than 600 m² or greater than 3 storeys, which requires a Method of Demolition; a Method of Demolition is also needed if the building is near another building) |
| 12 | Tree Declaration Form |
| 13 | Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion Declaration of Use and Screening Form |
| 14 | Vibration Control Declaration Form (if applicable) |
Drawings and plans: Non-Residential, Residential/Mixed Use or Residential building demolition
| 15 | Demolition Drawings, sealed, signed & dated, as required for any building greater than 600 m² or greater than 3 storeys (requires a Method of Demolition), or if the building is near another building (Method of Demolition needed) |
| 16 | Survey, showing the parcel of land and structure being demolished |
Drawings and plans: Single Family Dwelling (SFD)
| 17 | Demolition Drawings, sealed, signed & dated, as required for any building greater than 600 m² or greater than 3 storeys (requires a Method of Demolition), or if the building is near another building (Method of Demolition needed) |
| 18 | Site Plan or Survey, showing the parcel of land and dwelling being demolished |
Technical supporting information for all demolition applications
| 19 | Designated Substances and Hazardous Materials Report (as required, for Part 3 buildings) |
Notes
| 20 | If applying for a permit to demolish a dwelling with no replacement building, a letter must accompany the application explaining the reasons for no replacement. It will be reviewed by the Manager, and a report may be submitted to Community Council (or City Council for properties in the former municipality of York) for their decision. |
| 21 | If applying to demolish one or more residential dwelling units, additional requirements and alternative approvals may be required. Refer to Chapters 363 and 667 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code. |
| 22 | Applications within the former City of York may require a Beautification plan if NO replacement residential or non-residential building is anticipated. This is solely at the discretion of Community Council. |
| 23 | Disconnecting from City services is not taken care of through the demolition permit process. The applicant must contact individual agencies and/or departments to pursue the disconnection of services as required. |
| 24 | When any work is performed on a "party wall" that will affect or impact the existing party wall, a separate permit application form (Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish) is required for each respective property. Permits involving party walls require authorization of the adjoining property owner(s) under the declaration section of the application form. |
| 25 | Additional documents and studies may be required depending on the construction methodology. For example: an Environmental Building Audit including a Dust Control Plan is required if answering YES to any question #6–#12 on the "Demolition Permit Application Checklist"; a pre-condition survey is required if answering YES to Section C item 10 of the Vibration Control Declaration form. |
Submission requirements for building permit application are governed by Article 3 of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363. This checklist identifies the scope of information typically required to support processing of this type of application in accordance with Chapter 363. Nevertheless, it is the responsibility of the applicant to consult with the approval authority prior to application submission to confirm the submission requirements for more complex applications. This checklist is not intended to be exhaustive. Other information necessary for the complete review of the building permit submission may be required by the Chief Building Official and in accordance with § 363.
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