Item - 2025.TE27.40
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on November 27, 2025 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
TE27.40 - 289 Barton Avenue - Application for Fence Exemption
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Refused to grant an exemption to Chapter 447, Fences, to the property owner of 289 Barton Avenue, for the existing fence described in the Summary section of the report (October 28, 2025) from the South District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards.
Origin
Summary
The Applicant for 289 Barton Avenue has requested Toronto and East York Community Council to exempt their property from the following by-law requirements:
City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2B(1)
B. Fence height.
1. No fence described in the following Table shall, when measured at any point along its length from the average grade level measured perpendicular to and one meter away on either side of the fence, exceed the height set out in the Table for the fence.
The Applicant for 289 Barton Avenue is requesting an exemption for their;
-Existing fence constructed with pressure treated wood and mounted with an artificial boxwood privacy screen, polyethylene (or similar synthetic material) designed to mimic the appearance of boxwood foliage.
-Average range of height of 2.75 to 3.0 metres.
-Maximum height permitted is 2 metres.
Municipal Licensing and Standards Division has inspected the subject property and issued a notice of violation of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2B(1).
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-259698.pdf