Item - 2026.EY31.8

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.

EY31.8 - 271 Valermo Drive - 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 271 Valermo 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

(March 9, 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 271 Valermo Drive requesting approval for a site-specific Fence Exemption under Section 447-1.2B(1) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 – Fences.

The owner is seeking Council’s permission to maintain an existing wood fence located along the northwest side of the property with an approximate height of 2.5 metres. The fence exceeds the maximum height permitted under Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code for residential properties. Municipal Licensing and Standards staff inspected the property and confirmed the fence exceeds the permitted height. As a result, a Fence Exemption is required for the fence to remain in its current form.

Background Information

(March 9, 2026) Report and Attachments A to C from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District on 271 Valermo Drive - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-285145.pdf

Communications

(April 26, 2026) E-mail from Georgina Stockman (EY.New)

Speakers

Keith Coffey
Stacey McKinnon

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 271 Valermo 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.