Item - 2019.EY11.8

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on December 3, 2019 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

EY11.8 - Application for Fence Exemption - 12 Dennis Avenue

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 5 - York South - Weston

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption submitted by the owner of 12 Dennis Avenue to permit the existing fence in the front yard to be maintained in the same condition without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required, the replacement fence must comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

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Etobicoke York Community Council considered the following Items together:

- EY11.8, headed "Application for Fence Exemption - 12 Dennis Avenue"; and

- EY11.9, headed "Encroachment Appeal - Existing Fence at 12 Dennis Avenue".

Origin

(October 20, 2019) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards

Summary

This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the Etobicoke York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to consider an application submitted by the owner of 12 Dennis Ave to maintain the existing fence in the front yard. The fence does not meet the requirements specified in City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

Background Information

(October 20, 2019) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards - Application for Fence Exemption - 12 Dennis Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-140001.pdf

Speakers

Fezan Khalil, Khalil Law

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Frances Nunziata (Carried)

That Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Grant the application for a fence exemption submitted by the owner of 12 Dennis Avenue to permit the existing fence in the front yard to be maintained in the same condition without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required, the replacement fence must comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.