Item - 2026.EY28.4

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on January 6, 2026 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

EY28.4 - 216 Cabana Drive - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 7 - Humber River - Black Creek

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Granted a fence exemption permit to the property owner of 216 Cabana Drive and that at such time as replacement of the fence is required, the installation comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

Origin

(December 11, 2025) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District

Summary

This staff report concerns a matter for which the Etobicoke York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The report responds to an application submitted by the property owner of 216 Cabana Drive requesting approval for a site-specific Fence Exemption under Section 447-1.2B(1) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 – Fences.

The property owner is requesting permission to maintain an existing white vinyl fence with metal posts, which has an overall height of 2.16 metres, including the posts. This height exceeds the maximum permitted under Chapter 447 for residential properties.

Municipal Licensing and Standards staff have inspected the property and confirmed that the fence is taller than the permitted standard. As a result, a Fence Exemption is required for the fence to remain as it currently exists.

Background Information

(December 11, 2025) Report and Attachments A to C from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District on 216 Cabana Drive - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-261097.pdf

Speakers

Laura Faita

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Anthony Perruzza (Carried)

That the Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Grant a fence exemption permit to the property owner of 216 Cabana Drive and that at such time as replacement of the fence is required, the installation comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.