Item - 2020.NY13.23
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on February 5, 2020 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.
NY13.23 - Request for Fence Exemption - 52 Axsmith Crescent
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 17 - Don Valley North
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
North York Community Council:
1. Granted the exemption to permit the property owners of 52 Axsmith Crescent to preserve the existing horizontal board on board fence in the front yard to be maintained in the same condition, subject to the following conditions:
a. that the applicant bring the fence into height compliance, at a height deemed appropriate by Municipal Licensing and Standards; and
b. that the applicant move back the fence to or behind the City of Toronto property line.
2. Directed that, at such time as replacement of the fence is required, the replacement fence will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.
Origin
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 property owners of 52 Axsmith Crescent to maintain an existing horizontal board on board fence in the front yard. The Horizontal board on board fence does not meet the height and construction requirements specified in City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.
| LOCATION | ORIENTATION | DEFICIENCY | BY-LAW SECTION* |
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Front Yard
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North side of property
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Fence in front yard within 2.4 metres of front lot line must not exceed 1.2 meters in height | Section 447-2B.(1)
Maximum height of fence in front yard 1.2 metre
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Front Yard
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North side of property
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Any fence within 2.4 metres of any driveway shall be an open mesh chain-link fence or of an equivalent open-fence construction for at least 2.4 metres from the lot line at which the driveway begins so as not to obstruct the view of the boulevard or highway; and | Section 447-2C.(1)
Construction must be open mesh or equivalent open-fence construction as not to create a sight line obstruction.
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Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-141946.pdf
Motions
That North York Community Council:
1. Grant the exemption to permit the property owners of 52 Axsmith Crescent to preserve the existing horizontal board on board fence in the front yard to be maintained in the same condition, subject to the following conditions:
a. that the applicant bring the fence into height compliance, at a height deemed appropriate by Municipal Licensing and Standards; and
b. that the applicant move back the fence to or behind the City of Toronto property line.
2. Direct that, at such time as replacement of the fence is required, the replacement fence will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.