Item - 2023.EY9.16

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on November 13, 2023 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.

EY9.16 - 52 Charleston Road - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 2 - Etobicoke Centre

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 52 Charleston Road, thereby allowing the current fence to be maintained. Direct and require that the existing fence 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

(October 17, 2023) 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 52 Charleston Rd 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 maintain a fence in the rear yard on the north, west and south side of the property that will not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.2(B)(1). The applicant is seeking permission to maintain a fence constructed of wood with vertical board on boards and horizontal boards on top with lattice fencing on top of the horizontal boards. The fence is 2.3m in height.

Background Information

(October 17, 2023) Report and Attachments A to D from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District on 52 Charleston Road - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-240183.pdf

Speakers

Agata Johnson

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Stephen Holyday (Carried)

That:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council grant the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owners of 52 Charleston Road, thereby allowing the current fence to be maintained. Direct and require that the existing fence 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.