Item - 2026.EY30.7

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on March 31, 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.

EY30.7 - 24 Totteridge Road - 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 24 Totteridge Road 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

(February 20, 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 24 Totteridge Road, requesting approval for a site-specific Fence Exemption under Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 – Fences, for a proposed pool fence located at 24 Totteridge Road within the Etobicoke York District.

The purpose of this report is to advise Community Council of an application submitted by the owner of 24 Totteridge Road requesting a site-specific Fence Exemption pursuant to Section 447-1.3.E.(2)(a)–(e) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 – Fences. The owner is seeking approval to maintain an existing fence constructed of black composite material with steel posts, to be used as a pool fence enclosure along the north and east sides of the rear yard.

The proposed fence does not create any sightline obstruction.

Municipal Licensing and Standards Division staff have not issued a Notice of Violation for the property.

Background Information

(February 20, 2026) Report and Attachments A to J from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District on 24 Totteridge Road - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-284933.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 24 Totteridge Road 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.