Item - 2022.NY33.47

Tracking Status

This item was considered by North York Community Council on June 28, 2022 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.

NY33.47 - Application for Fence Exemption - 29 Charleswood Drive Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 6 - York Centre

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

1. Granted the request of the property owners of 29 Charleswood Drive for a site-specific exemption from Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", under subsection 447-1.5B, for a fence that does not comply with the standards set out in subsection 447– 1.2(B)(1) on the conditions that:

a. the fence is maintained in good repair, in compliance with Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", except for the exemption as granted; and

b. if the fence is replaced, the replacement complies entirely with Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", or its successor bylaw.

Origin

(June 10, 2022) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Etobicoke and York District

Summary

This staff report concerns 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 property owner of 29 Charleswood Drive for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", under subsection 447-1.5B.

This request is in response to a Fence Notice of Violation, issued by Municipal Licensing and Standards, for a fence that does not comply with the standards set out in subsection 447-1.2(B)(1).

29 Charleswood Drive is a detached house located on a residentially zoned lot in Ward 6.

Background Information

(June 10, 2022) Report and Attachments A to E from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Etobicoke and York District on Request for a Fence Exemption - 29 Charleswood Drive Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-227050.pdf

Communications

(June 27, 2022) E-mail from Deborah Damico (NY.Main)

Motions

2 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor James Pasternak (Carried)

That North York Community Council:

2. Grant the request of the property owners of 29 Charleswood Drive for a site-specific exemption from Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", under subsection 447-1.5B, for a fence that does not comply with the standards set out in subsection 447– 1.2(B)(1) on the conditions that: