Item - 2026.NY30.5

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by North York Community Council on February 18, 2026 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

NY30.5 - 37 York Ridge Road - Application for Fence Exemption

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
15 - Don Valley West

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption for the property owner of 37 York Ridge Road; directed and required that the enclosure be maintained in good repair without alteration; and at such time as replacement of the enclosure is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

Origin

(January 21, 2026) Report from the Acting District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District

Summary

The Applicant for 37 York Ridge Road has requested North York Community Council to exempt their property from the following by-law requirements:

 

City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 1.2B(1) - Restrictions on Fences; Height and 447 1.3(3) - Swimming Pool Enclosures.

 

The Applicant for 37 York Ridge Road is requesting an exemption for their:

 

- Existing fence height; and

 

- Juliette-style guards.

 

Municipal Licensing and Standards Division has inspected the subject property and issued a notice of violation of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447.

Background Information

(January 21, 2026) Report and Attachments 1 to 9 from the Acting District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District on 37 York Ridge Road - Application for Fence Exemption
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-284166.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin (Carried)

That North York Community Council:

 

1. Grant the application for a fence exemption for the property owner of 37 York Ridge Road; direct and require that the enclosure be maintained in good repair without alteration; and at such time as replacement of the enclosure is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council