Item - 2026.EY32.9

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on May 26, 2026 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

EY32.9 - 50 Northland Avenue - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
5 - York South - Weston

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1. Refused to grant the application for exemption by the owner of 50 Northland Avenue because the fence fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences.

Origin

(April 23, 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 50 Northland Avenue 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 regarding an application by the property owner of 50 Northland Avenue for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.2B (1) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 – Fences.

 

The property owner is seeking Community Council’s permission to maintain a black aluminum post and composite board fence on the northwest side of the front yard of the property, measuring approximately:

 

Fence panel height: 1.83 metres

Extended post height: 0.30 metres

Total fence height: 2.13 metres

 

The 2.13 metre fence height applies only to the last three panels located on the private portion of the property, measured from the front wall of the dwelling. 

Background Information

(April 23, 2026) Report and Attachments 1 to 5 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District on 50 Northland Avenue - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-286411.pdf

Communications

(May 22, 2026) Submission from Michael Da Silva (EY.New)

Speakers

Michael Da Silva
Maria Da Silva
Antonio Da Silva
Rafael Pinto

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Frances Nunziata (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council