Create tree planting areas within the site and in the adjacent public boulevard that meet the soil volume and other requirements necessary to provide tree canopy. Determine the total amount of soil required by the following formula:
40% of the site area ÷ 66 m2 x 30 m3 = total soil volume required
Ensure that each separate tree planting area has a minimum space of 30m3 soil.1,2
Plant large growing shade trees along street frontages that are spaced appropriately having regard to site conditions, and that have access to a minimum of 30m3 of soil per tree.3,4,5
If surface parking is permitted and provided, plant large growing shade trees throughout the parking lot interior at a minimum ratio of one tree planted for every five parking spaces supplied.6
Provide a watering program for trees for at least the first 2 years after planting.7
Ensure compliance with all applicable City of Toronto Tree Protection Bylaws:
a) Private Tree Protection Bylaw (City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 813, Article III) Injury or removal of trees measuring 30 cm in diameter or larger is prohibited on private property, except where a permit is issued.
b) Ravine and Natural Feature Protection Bylaw (City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 658)
Injury or removal of any tree within a Ravine Protection Bylaw Area property is prohibited, except where a permit is issued.
c) Trees on City Streets (City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 813, Article II) Injury or removal of any tree on City streets and roadways is prohibited, except where a permit is issued.
d) Parks (City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 608, Article VII) Parks. All trees located in a City park are protected.
Plant the landscaped area within the Natural Heritage System and the Ravine Protected Area with 100% native plants (including trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants).1,2,3
Where a setback from the top-of-bank is required within the Natural Heritage System or the Ravine Protected Area prepare and implement a stewardship plan for the area.3,4,5,6
Plant the landscaped site area using a minimum of 50% native plants (including trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants).1,2,3
Do not plant any invasive species within the site or along street frontages.4
Provide a minimum of 50% of the Available Roof Space as biodiverse green roof.5,6
Use a combination of the following strategies to treat a minimum of 85% of all exterior glazing within the greater of first 16 m of the building above grade or the height of the mature tree canopy (including clear glass corners, parallel glass and glazing surrounding interior courtyards and other glass surfaces):1
Fly-through conditions: Treat glazing at all heights resulting in a fly-through condition with visual markers at a spacing of no greater than 50 mm x 50 mm. Fly through conditions that require treatment include:5
Treat the first 4 m of glazing above the feature and a buffer width of at least 2.5 m on either side of the feature using strategies from EC 4.1.
Ensure ground level ventilation grates have a porosity of less than 20 mm X 20 mm (or 40 mm x 10 mm).
For more information see: Best Practices for Bird Friendly Glass.
All exterior fixtures must be Dark Sky compliant. 1,2,3
Any rooftop and facade architectural illumination must be directed downward and turned off between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.4
Non-residential: Install an automatic device that reduces the outward spillage of internal light by:
a) Reducing the input power to lighting fixtures by at least 50% between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. year-round; OR
b) Shielding all openings in the envelope with a direct line of sight to any non-emergency light fixtures between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. year-round.5