I'm sure there is a non zero number that don't, and I'd guess there's no enforcement. Compliant on all projects with my involvement so no experience from the other side.
In this instance you're right, but it's just an example added along with their overall point. The case is generally even worse.
The real concern is the degradation of the private tree canopy these max lot coverage developments are incurring. A large majority of lots in the inner neighbourhoods...
For the one that's too close they're talking about the tree that's planted directly inline with the edge of the cantilever above. Some pretty low IQ was involved in that situation.
No sure how many units this is but looks like at least 12 + suites. Two lots here so not your exact scenario of 8 on one mind you. There's a few more I've seen going up in Mount Pleasant when driving through but they haven't made satellite yet.
Should be pouring the roof, and then probably a steel mech penthouse on top.
Wondering why the roof form is following the balcony profiles of the 15th floor though as the the rendering shows it square.