Item - 2026.NY34.36

North York Community Council:

1. Refused to grant the application for exemption by the owner of 12 Whitefriars Drive because the fence fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences.

The Applicant for 12 Whitefriars Drive 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) - Fence Height

The applicant is seeking permission to maintain existing rear yard fences located on the east and west sides of the property that exceed the maximum permitted height of 2.0 metres. The existing west side fence measures 2.48 metres in height and the existing east side fence measures 2.16 metres in height.

AND

City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.3C(3) - Swimming Pool Enclosure; Access Protection

The applicant is proposing the construction of a permanent 1.2 metre high fence attached to the rear sliding door, with no gate provided, which would eliminate access to the pool enclosure from this access point.

AND

City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.3E(1)(b) - Swimming Pool Enclosure; Construction Standards

The applicant is also proposing the construction of a 1.2 metre high fence with a self-closing and self-latching gate enclosing the rear main door and adjacent window. The proposed fence would be located within one metre of a climbable object.

Municipal Licensing and Standards staff inspected the subject property and confirmed violations of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 - Fences.

Municipal Licensing and Standards Division has inspected the subject property and issued a notice of violation of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 1.3A.