Item - 2026.NY33.31

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.

NY33.31 - 83 Forest Heights Boulevard - Encroachment Appeal

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

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Refused the appeal of the encroachment agreement, and required that City lands currently encroached upon are restored to their previous condition.

Origin

(May 4, 2026) Report from the Acting Director, Street Permits, Transportation Services

Summary

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

The purpose of this report is for North York Community Council to consider an appeal submitted by the property owner of 83 Forest Heights Boulevard regarding their encroachment application. The encroachment consists of a wooden privacy fence that does not comply with City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.

 

The property owner is seeking authority from North York Community Council to construct and maintain a wooden fence within the public right-of-way at 83 Forest Heights Boulevard, despite its non-compliance with the provisions of Chapter 743.

Background Information

(May 4, 2026) Report and Attachment 1 from the Acting Director, Street Permits, Transportation Services on 83 Forest Heights Boulevard - Encroachment Appeal
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-286700.pdf

Communications

(May 25, 2026) Submission from Joel Goldman (NY.Supp)
(May 25, 2026) E-mail from Manfred Walt (NY.Supp)

Speakers

Joel Goldman
Kelly Morel

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin (Carried)

North York Community Council refuse the appeal of the encroachment agreement, and require that City lands currently encroached upon are restored to their previous condition.
 

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