Item - 2026.EY33.26

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on July 7, 2026 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

EY33.26 - 83 Westhead Road - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Granted a fence exemption permit to the property owner of 83 Westhead Road and 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.

Origin

(May 4, 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 83 Westhead Road, requesting approval for a site-specific Fence Exemption under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 – Fences, for an existing pool fence located at 83 Westhead Road located within the Etobicoke York District.

The purpose of this report is to advise Community Council of an application submitted by the owner of 83 Westhead Road, requesting a site-specific Fence Exemption pursuant to Section 447-1.3. E.(2)(a)–(e) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 – Fences.

The owner of 83 Westhead Road has applied for a Fence Exemption to permit an existing swimming pool enclosure constructed of vinyl (PVC) material located in the rear yard. The subject fence is a 2.0 metre high vinyl/PVC rear perimeter pool fence. Vinyl (PVC) is not a permitted pool fence material under Chapter 447, and an exemption is required for the fence to remain in place.

The proposed fence does not create any sightline obstruction.

Background Information

(May 4, 2026) Report and Attachment 1 to 5 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District on 83 Westhead Road - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-287065.pdf

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Amber Morley (Carried)

That the Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Grant a fence exemption permit to the property owner of 83 Westhead Road and 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.