Item - 2025.NY28.16

Tracking Status

This item was considered by North York Community Council on December 5, 2025 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

NY28.16 - 4375 Chesswood Drive - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 6 - York Centre

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption for the property owner of 4375 Chesswood Drive;
directed and required that the enclosure be maintained in good repair without alteration;
and at such time as replacement of the enclosure is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

Origin

(November 17, 2025) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District

Summary

This staff report concerns a matter for the which the North 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 4375 Chesswood Drive for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.2.B.(3) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - Fences.
The property owner of 4375 Chesswood Drive is requesting Community Council’s approval to construct a fence that is 2.54 meters in height (including posts). The proposed fence would be made of aluminum and feature decorative panels that allow light to pass through. The panels are design with 3/8-inch round holes to maintain visibility from the street. There is no sight line obstruction.

Municipal Licensing and Standards Division has not inspected the subject property and there is currently no notice of violation issued to the property.

Background Information

(November 17, 2025) Report and Attachments 1 to 3 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District on 4375 Chesswood Drive - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-260137.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor James Pasternak (Carried)

That North York Community Council:

1. Grant the application for a fence exemption for the property owner of 4375 Chesswood Drive;
direct and require that the enclosure be maintained in good repair without alteration;
and at such time as replacement of the enclosure is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.