Item - 2026.NY34.3

Tracking Status

This item was considered by North York Community Council on July 7, 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.
See also 2026.NY33.15

NY34.3 - 2 Page Avenue - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 17 - Don Valley North

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption for the property owner of 2 Page Avenue; 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

(April 28, 2026) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District

Summary

This staff report concerns a matter for which North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The report responds to an application submitted by the owner of 2 Page Avenue requesting approval for a site-specific Fence Exemption from the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447, Sections 1.2B(1) and 1.2C(1).

The owner seeks permission to maintain an existing front yard fence comprised of wood and concrete fencing, including horizontal board fencing with astroturf panels, four concrete pillars, metal gates, and a concrete half wall, located within 2.4 metres of a circular driveway and within 2.4 metres of a lot line abutting a public highway. The wood fencing ranges from approximately 1.9 metres to 2.0 metres in height. The concrete pillars range from approximately 2.0 metres to 2.28 metres in height and are approximately 40 centimetres square. The metal gates measure approximately 2.18 metres in height. The concrete half wall located between the driveway openings measures approximately 1.02 metres to 1.06 metres in height.

The fence, pillars and gates exceed the maximum permitted height of 1.2 metres for a fence located within 2.4 metres of a lot line abutting a public highway. In addition, portions of the fence located within 2.4 metres of the driveway are constructed of solid wood and concrete materials and do not constitute open mesh chain-link fencing or equivalent open-fence construction as required under Chapter 447.

Based on these conditions, the existing front yard fence does not comply with the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447.

Background Information

(April 28, 2026) Report and Attachments A to F from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District on 2 Page Avenue - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-287671.pdf

Communications

(May 18, 2026) E-mail from Janice and Bill Otton (NY.Supp)

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Shelley Carroll (Carried)

That North York Community Council:

1. Grant the application for a fence exemption for the property owner of 2 Page Avenue; 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.