Item - 2021.NY26.32

Tracking Status

This item was considered by North York Community Council on September 13, 2021 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.

NY26.32 - Application for Fence Exemption 255 Finch Avenue East

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 18 - Willowdale

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

1. Granted the exemption to the property owners of 255 Finch Avenue East to maintain the existing privacy fence in the rear yard in the same condition without alterations. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that the replacement fence complies with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

Origin

(August 15, 2021) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards

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 owner of 255 Finch Avenue East to maintain an existing privacy fence in the rear yard. The existing privacy fence does not meet the height requirements specified in City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

Background Information

(August 15, 2021) Report and Attachments 1 to 5 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards on an Application for Fence Exemption at 255 Finch Avenue East
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-169981.pdf

Speakers

Behrouz Shafiei

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor John Filion (Carried)

That North York Community Council:

1. Grant the exemption to the property owners of 255 Finch Avenue East to maintain the existing privacy fence in the rear yard in the same condition without alterations. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that the replacement fence complies with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.