Item - 2020.TE14.22
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on March 12, 2020 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.
TE14.22 - Request for Fence Exemption- 12 Sheridan Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 9 - Davenport
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Granted the application for the for the installed board on board fence measuring 15.51 metres in length with vertical posts that are in excess of 2.4 metres apart contrary to the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - Fences.
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 owner(s) of 12 Sheridan Ave. for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 1.3E.(2)(b) [1] (d) b of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. Following the issuance of a Notice of Violation (appendix 1) the property owner(s) is seeking Council's permission to be exempt concerning a Board on Board Fence located on the south side of the property which does not comply with restrictions contrary to Section 1.3E.(2).(b).[1].(d).b of the bylaw as detailed below in the following chart:
The subject property 12 Sheridan Ave. is located in Ward 9, on a residential zone property. The space between the fence posts range from 3.02 metres (9'11") to 3.2 metres (10'6").
| GENERAL LOCATION | SPECIFIC LOCATION | CONSTRUCTION DEFICIENCY | BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENT |
| South Side of Property | South side of property (pool enclosure) | 15.51 metre long board on board fence with vertical post spacing that exceeds 2.4 meters. |
1.3E.(2).(b).[1].(d).b Supported on substantial posts that are at least 89 millimetres by 89 millimetres, spaced not more than 2.4 metres apart, securely fastened to the ground and structurally sound. |
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-146555.pdf
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Grant the application for the installed board on board fence measuring 15.51 metres in length with vertical posts that are in excess of 2.4 metres apart contrary to the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - Fences.