Item - 2026.NY33.11

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by North York Community Council on May 26, 2026 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

NY33.11 - 57 Sundial Crescent - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
16 - Don Valley East

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Refused the application for exemption by the owner of 57 Sundial Crescent because the fence fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences.

Origin

(April 29, 2026) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District

Summary

This staff report concerns a matter for which the North 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 57 Sundial Crescent, requesting approval for a site-specific Fence Exemption under Toronto Municipal Code, Fences, for a proposed pool fence located at 57 Sundial Crescent within the North York District.

 

The owner of 57 Sundial Crescent is requesting permission to retain a portion of an existing black wood fence located at the southeast rear yard of the property. The fence exceeds the maximum permitted height under Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 (Fences). The owner has indicated that the request for exemption is based on privacy, safety, and security concerns associated with the use and enjoyment of the rear yard.

 

The existing fence consists of a black wood vertical board structure measuring approximately 3.2 metres in height, which exceeds the maximum permitted height of 2.0 metres under Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code.

Background Information

(April 29, 2026) Report and Attachments 1 to 4 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District on 57 Sundial Crescent - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-286623.pdf

Communications

(May 25, 2026) E-mail from Inna Gelmanova (NY.Supp)
(May 25, 2026) E-mail from Inna Glemanova (NY.Supp)
(May 26, 2026) E-mail from Inna Glemanova (NY.Supp)

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Jon Burnside (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council