Item - 2021.EY26.16

The Etobicoke York Community Council:  

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption by the property owner of 54 Freemont Avenue, thereby allowing the erected fence to be maintained as constructed. 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.

This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the Etobicoke 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 54 Freemont Avenue for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.2.B(1) 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 the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.2B(1) of the bylaw, referencing Table 1 Maximum Height of Fences

The fence is located in the rear yard on the north side of the property line, abutting a neighboring property at 52 Freemont Ave. The fence material is wood, board on board material is 2.4 metres in height and 2m in width. *there is only one panel(closest to the Hot Tub) that effects the entire fence surrounding the property. See Attachments 1,2,3 

The application is based on a complaint that was received and investigated by Municipal Licensing and Standards.