Item - 2026.EY33.22

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the item until the first regular meeting of the next term of the Etobicoke York Community Council.

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 purpose of this report is to advise Community Council concerning an application submitted by the owner of 5 Alderton Court for a site-specific Fence Exemption pursuant to Section 447-1.2 B(1) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 – Fences.

The applicant is seeking permission to maintain an existing wood fence located along the rear perimeter lot line of the property. The fence exceeds the maximum permitted height of 2.0 metres and measures between approximately 2.25 metres and 2.97 metres in height when calculated using average grade in accordance with Chapter 447.

The property is a residential lot containing an existing wood privacy fence situated along the rear lot line and portions of the side lot lines. Due to significant grade differences between 5 Alderton Court and the abutting properties, fence heights vary substantially when measured from either side of the fence. While the fence generally measures approximately 2.0 metres to 2.5 metres in height from the applicant's side of the property, the lower grades on adjacent properties result in greater fence heights and average-grade measurements that exceed the maximum permitted height under Chapter 447.

Municipal Licensing and Standards staff conducted site inspections and obtained measurements at various locations along the fence. Measurements were recorded from both sides of the fence and average-grade calculations were completed in accordance with the requirements of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 – Fences.

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