Item - 2026.EY30.8

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.

EY30.8 - 699 Royal York Road - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Granted a fence exemption permit to the property owner of 699 Royal York 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 17, 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 699 Royal York Road requesting approval for a site-specific Fence Exemption under Section 447-1.2B(1) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 – Fences.

The purpose of this report is to advise Community Council of an application submitted by the property owner of 699 Royal York Road for a site-specific Fence Exemption under Section 447-1.2B(1) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 – Fences.

The property owner is seeking Community Council's permission to maintain an existing wood fence along the north and south sides of the property with an approximate height of 2.8 metres.

Background Information

(February 17, 2026) Report and Attachments A to H from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District on 699 Royal York Road - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-284570.pdf

Communications

(March 30, 2026) E-mail from Lala Schultz (EY.New)
(March 31, 2026) E-mail from Carl Babic (EY.New)

Speakers

Lala Schultz
Pawel Szkuc

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Amber Morley (Carried)

That the Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Grant a fence exemption permit to the property owner of 699 Royal York 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.