The Appellants appealed the City of Toronto's dismissal of their complaint regarding development charges imposed for the construction of a new single dwelling on their property.
The Appellants argued that fees paid during a 1980 lot severance should exempt them from current development charges, and that the proposed construction was an as-of-right development.
The Tribunal found that the proposed construction constituted a 'development' under the City's Development Charges By-law, triggering the charges.
The Tribunal also held that the demolition of an existing garage did not qualify for a demolition reduction, which applies only to existing dwelling units.
The appeal was dismissed.