Item - 2019.NY5.22

Tracking Status

This item was considered by North York Community Council on April 24, 2019 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

NY5.22 - Application for Fence Exemption - 34 Danby Avenue

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 6 - York Centre

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

1. Granted the exemption to permit the owners of 34 Danby Avenue to maintain the existing 2.6 metre high vertical board on board fence in the rear yard, to be maintained in the same condition, without alteration.

2. Directed and requires that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that the replacement fence will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

Origin

(January 9, 2019) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District

Summary

This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the North 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 owners of 34 Danby Avenue to maintain a 2.6 metre high vertical board on board fence in the rear yard, which does not meet the requirements specified in City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

The subject property 34 Danby Avenue is located in Ward 6, in a residential zone.

LOCATION

ORIENTATION

DEFICIENCY

BY-LAW SECTION*

Rear Yard

East side of the property

Height of fence in the rear yard 2.6 metres exceeds permitted height of 2 metres

Section 447-2B (2) Maximum height of fence 2 metres in rear yard

Background Information

(January 9, 2019) Report and Attachments 1-5 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District on an Application for Fence Exemption at 34 Danby Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-130928.pdf

Speakers

Frank Losiggio

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor James Pasternak (Carried)

That North York Community Council:

1. Grant the exemption to permit the owners of 34 Danby Avenue to maintain the existing 2.6 metre high vertical board on board fence in the rear yard, to be maintained in the same condition, without alteration.

2. Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that the replacement fence will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.