Item - 2022.SC31.26

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on April 25, 2022 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

SC31.26 - Application for Fence Exemption - 18 Greyabbey Trail

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

1. Granted the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 18 Greyabbey Trail, to allow them to maintain the existing fence that measures 2.4 meters high. Directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Directed and required that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

Origin

(March 8, 2022) Report from the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District

Summary

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

The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 18 Greyabbey Trail to maintain a fence in the rear and side yards of the property. The fence that measures 2.4 meters high, exceeds the maximum allowable height of 2.0 meters as specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2.B(1) Table 1 – Maximum Height of Fences. A notice of violation was issued on June 8, 2021.

Background Information

(March 8, 2022) Report and Attachments 1 to 4 from the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District - Application for Fence Exemption - 18 Greyabbey Trail
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-223887.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie (Carried)

That the Scarborough Community Council:

1. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 18 Greyabbey Trail, to allow them to maintain the existing fence that measures 2.4 meters high. Direct and require that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.