Item - 2026.EY33.24
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on July 7, 2026. The Etobicoke York Community Council has referred this item to an official or other body without making a decision. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.
EY33.24 - 751 Scarlett Road - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 2 - Etobicoke Centre
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
The Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Referred the item to the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards for further review and consideration and requested that there be a report back to Community Council at such time that the General Manager, Transportation Services, has either granted or refused a related encroachment agreement for the portion of the fence on municipal property, or that there is a related encroachment application appeal report, and the report back to include a dimensioned plan of survey which identifies the details of the position of the various portions of the fence, vegetation, driveway and street elements on both public and private property.
Origin
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 751 Scarlett Road, requesting approval for a site-specific Fence Exemption under Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Section 447-1.2C.(1). Fences, for an existing fence located at 751 Scarlett Road within the Etobicoke York District.
The purpose of this report is to advise Community Council concerning an application by the property owner of 751 Scarlett Road for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.2C.(1) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 – Fences. The property owner is seeking Community Council’s permission to maintain an existing solid masonry stone clad wall located on the north side of the driveway within the front yard. The wall is situated within 2.4 metres of the driveway and does not comply with the requirement to provide an open mesh chain-link fence or equivalent open-construction fence within this area. This requirement is intended to preserve clear sightlines and prevent obstruction of views of the adjacent boulevard or highway.
The existing wall has been determined to create a sightline obstruction.
Municipal Licensing and Standards Division staff have conducted an inspection of the property and have issued a Notice of Violation for non-compliance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 447.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-287064.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That:
1. Etobicoke York Community Council refer the item to the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards for further review and consideration and request that there be a report back to Community Council at such time that the General Manager, Transportation Services, has either granted or refused a related encroachment agreement for the portion of the fence on municipal property, or that there is a related encroachment application appeal report, and the report back to include a dimensioned plan of survey which identifies the details of the position of the various portions of the fence, vegetation, driveway and street elements on both public and private property.