Item - 2024.SC11.8
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on February 16, 2024 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
SC11.8 - 70 Falaise Road - Application for Fence Exemption
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 24 - Scarborough - Guildwood
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
The Scarborough Community Council:
1. Refused to grant the application for an exemption, by the property owner(s) of 70 Falaise Road for a fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences and to direct the issuance of a notice to the property owner(s) to bring the fence into compliance.
Origin
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 70 Falaise Road (Flankage lot) to maintain existing fencing at the property.
The wooden fencing measures a maximum height of 1.98 meters and the light fixtures attached to it’s posts measure 2.8 meters in height.
The metal fencing around the exterior of the property measures a maximum of 1.48 meters and its posts measure 2.13 meters in height.
The metal fence on the driveway measures 2.21 meters in height. The metal posts on the north side of driveway measures 2.4 meters in height.
The wooden fence running from the main wall of the house along the property line (Adjacent to 68 Falaise Road) down the driveway, measures 2.1 meters in height and the light fixtures attached to its posts measure 2.6 Meters in height.
This is contrary to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2 C (1)
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-242735.pdf