Why is the excavation going all the way to the property line?

Excavation activities can take place, if necessary, over the entirety of the subject property. Often excavation will go beyond the eventual building setback in order to properly pour a foundation, with other elements of the eventual design (e.g., stairwells or light wells) permitted to be closer to the property line than the main structure.

If an excavation removes material close to or up to the property line of a neighbouring property, shoring may be required, which may necessitate encroachment agreements. Developers must acquire the consent of the neighbouring property if encroachment is necessary.

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1. What will happen to the fence or retaining wall that separates the two properties?
2. What will happen to the tree(s) near the property line?
3. Why is the excavation going all the way to the property line?
4. Why is the road in front of the neighbouring development closed/reduced to one-way traffic?
5. Why has work stopped?
6. Who do I contact at the City if the developer/contractor isn’t getting back to me?