Item - 2019.TE6.22
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on May 22, 2019 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
TE6.22 - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 75 Alton Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit, without conditions, thereby allowing the fence to be maintained as constructed. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
Origin
Summary
This staff report concerns a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the property owner of 75 Alton Avenue for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-5.C of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner is seeking Council's permission to allow for the existing fence, which does not comply with maximum fence height restrictions stipulated by Section 447-2 of the bylaw.
Location: Rear yard, North property line fence stretching the length of the rear yard towards the laneway measures 7.58ft-8.31ft (91-99.5 inches).
The application is based on a complaint that was received on April 4, 2018 and investigated by Municipal Licensing and Standards.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-132788.pdf
Motions
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Approve the application for a fence exemption permit, without conditions, thereby allowing the fence to be maintained as constructed. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.