Item - 2026.EY33.20

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Refused to grant the application for exemption by the owner of 80 Pelmo Crescent because the fence fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the Etobicoke York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The report responds to an application submitted by the owner of 80 Pelmo Crescent seeking a site-specific exemption from the provisions of Chapter 447-1.2B (1) of the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 – Fences.

The owner of 80 Pelmo Crescent is requesting permission to retain an existing wood fence located along the southeast rear side of the property. The fence exceeds the maximum height permitted under the Municipal Code. The owner has indicated that the requested exemption is intended to address privacy and safety concerns related to the use and enjoyment of the rear yard.

The property owner is seeking Community Council’s permission to maintain an existing fence with the following components:

The existing fence is comprised of the following components:

Wood fence base: approximately 2.23 metres in height

Green lattice extension: approximately 1.21 metres in height

Total combined height: approximately 3.14 metres

There is a grade differential between the subject property and the adjacent property.