Item - 2026.NY33.10
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on May 26, 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.
NY33.10 - 28 Ternhill Crescent - Application for Fence Exemption
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 16 - Don Valley East
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
North York Community Council:
1. Granted a fence exemption for the property owner of 28 Ternhill Crescent; 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
Summary
The applicant for 28 Ternhill Crescent has requested that North York Community Council exempt the property from the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447, Section 447-1.2B(1), respecting fence height.
The applicant is seeking approval to maintain an existing rear yard fence located along the west and north sides of the property that exceeds the maximum permitted height of 2.0 metres for “any other fence” on a residential property.
The west side fence includes measured post heights ranging from approximately 2.01 metres to 2.28 metres, while the north side fence includes measured post heights ranging from approximately 2.05 metres to 2.63 metres, with varying heights due in part to grade differences between properties.
Municipal Licensing and Standards Division inspected the subject property and issued a Notice of Violation for non-compliance with Chapter 447-1.2B(1) due to the fence exceeding the permitted maximum height.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-286624.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That North York Community Council:
1. Grant the application for a fence exemption for the property owner of 28 Ternhill Crescent; 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.