Item - 2026.EY33.21

The Etobicoke York Community Council:  

1. Granted a fence exemption to the property owner of 122 Jeffcoat Drive on the condition that the fence be modified within the 2.4 metre open construction including fence and gate with the proposed product and design, according to the drawing/photos attached to the motion by Councillor Crisanti.

2. Required 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.

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 owner of 122 Jeffcoat Drive requesting a site-specific Fence Exemption under Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Section 447-1.2C. (1) – Fences.

The owner is seeking permission to maintain an existing solid wood fence located within 2.4 metres of a driveway. Chapter 447 requires fences within this area to be of open construction to preserve sightlines to the adjacent boulevard and roadway.

Following a public complaint, Municipal Licensing and Standards staff inspected the property and determined that the fence does not comply with the by-law and creates a sightline obstruction. A Notice of Violation was issued to the property owner.

The existing fence does not meet the open-construction requirements of the by-law and impairs visibility at the driveway access.