Item - 2026.EY31.7

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on April 29, 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.
See also EY28.5
See also EY30.6

EY31.7 - 280 Driftwood Avenue - 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 280 Driftwood Avenue 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.

This report responds to an application submitted by the property owner of 280 Driftwood Avenue 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 Council’s permission to maintain an existing wood fence, including its posts, with heights ranging from approximately 2.21 metres to 2.31 metres. The fence exceeds the maximum height allowed for residential properties under Chapter 447.

Municipal Licensing and Standards staff inspected the property and confirmed that the fence is taller than permitted. As a result, a Fence Exemption is required for the fence to remain in its current form.

Background Information

(December 11, 2025) Report and Attachments A to I from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District on 280 Driftwood Avenue - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-285722.pdf

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 280 Driftwood Avenue 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.