Item - 2023.TE7.29

The Toronto and East York Community Council:   

1. Granted the request of the property owner of 1150 Dovercourt Road for a site-specific exemption from Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", under subsection 447-1.5B, for a fence that 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;

b. if the fence is replaced, the replacement complies entirely with Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", or its successor by-law; and

c. any other conditions as decided by the Toronto and East York Community Council.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the Toronto and East 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 1150 Dovercourt Road 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) – fence height.

1150 Dovercourt Road is a residential semi-detached house located in Ward 9.