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the property in question (as I live in Toronto and know the bylaws) was city property. The city owns a prescribed bit of everyone's front yard esp. when there is a city sidewalk involved. The law here says you have to maintain the sidewalk infront of your house, and i would guessimate that this was deemed 'unmaintained'. When the snow flies, you are liable if someone slips infront of your house on a sidewalk. If the grass etc gets too out of control, it can hamper the sidewalk and visibility. i prefer what she had in the before picture, but i suspect the City of Toronto is CYA themselves.
The city here has bylaws on trees on your property. If the tree is a certain cirscumference, regardless if it is on your land, you have to have a permit to remove it.
The gardens and green space in TO are extensive, and the city does a fabulous job of planting and maintaining every year. It is my feeling that neighbours complained enough that the city felt they could take action.

DARN IT ALL... people in NYC have all the fun

I just went thru this whole process and did my homework on which is the best unit, less noise, good energy rating etc.
My suggestion is to a buy a Fedder. They have been making AC units for years (solely AC units), you can buy them at Home Depot, they are not as noisy as say a Sears model, and they are way better rated than a Danby.