Item - 2023.SC9.8

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on November 16, 2023 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

SC9.8 - 56 Larwood Boulevard - Application for Fence Exemption

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 20 - Scarborough Southwest

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Granted the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 56 Larwood Boulevard, to allow them to maintain a wood fence in the rear yard in excess of 2 metres in height. 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.

Origin

(October 20, 2023) Report from District 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 56 Larwood Blvd to maintain a wood fence in the rear yard on the southwest side of the property which has a height of 2.1 meters and is not of an open fence construction within 2.4 metres of a driveway.

Background Information

(October 20, 2023) Report and Attachments 1 to 3 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing & Standards, East District on 56 Larwood Boulevard - Application for Fence Exemption
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-240250.pdf

Motions

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

That Scarborough Community Council:

1. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 56 Larwood Boulevard, to allow them to maintain a wood fence in the rear yard in excess of 2 metres in height. 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.