Item - 2026.EY29.7

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on February 18, 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.

EY29.7 - 23 Hampshire Heights - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 2 - Etobicoke Centre

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Granted a fence exemption permit to the property owner of 23 Hampshire Heights 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

(January 12, 2026) 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.

This report responds to an application submitted by the property owner of 23 Hampshire Heights, requesting approval for a site-specific Fence Exemption under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 – Fences, for an existing pool fence located at 23 Hampshire Heights located within the Etobicoke York District.

The owner of 23 Hampshire Heights has applied for a Fence Exemption to permit an existing swimming pool enclosure constructed of vinyl (PVC) material located in the rear yard.. The subject fence is a 2-metre-high vinyl/PVC rear perimeter pool fence. Vinyl (PVC) is not a permitted pool fence material under Chapter 447, and an exemption is required for the fence to remain in place.

Background Information

(January 12, 2026) Report and Attachments A to E from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District on 23 Hampshire Heights - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-284156.pdf

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Stephen Holyday (Carried)

That the Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Grant a fence exemption permit to the property owner of 23 Hampshire Heights 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.