Item - 2022.EY33.23

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on June 27, 2022 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

EY33.23 - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 191 Gamma Street

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owners of 191 Gamma Street, thereby allowing the existing fence to remain as constructed. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

Origin

(June 9, 2022) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District

Summary

This staff report concerns a matter for which the Etobicoke York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to advise Community Council concerning an application by the property owner of 191 Gamma Street for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.5(B) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner is seeking Community Council's permission to keep a fence located in the rear yard, being used as a portion of the swimming pool enclosure. The fence does not comply with Ch. 447-1.2(B)(1) in regards to the height of the fence.

Background Information

(June 9, 2022) Report and Attachments 1 - 7 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District on Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 191 Gamma Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-227103.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Amend Item (Carried)

That the Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Grant the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owners of 191 Gamma Street, thereby allowing the existing fence to remain as constructed. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.