Item - 2020.SC17.7
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on September 15, 2020 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also By-law 718-2020
SC17.7 - Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 400 Danforth Road, 38 Comstock Road, 5050 Sheppard Avenue East and 1720 Ellesmere Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Wards:
- 20 - Scarborough Southwest, 23 - Scarborough North, 24 - Scarborough - Guildwood
Community Council Decision
Scarborough Community Council:
1. Designated part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 400 Danforth Road, 38 Comstock Road, 5050 Sheppard Avenue East, and 1720 Ellesmere Road.
2. Authorized the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Origin
Summary
To obtain Scarborough Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.
Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-156035.pdf