Item - 2026.NY34.41

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.

NY34.41 - 32 Hoyle Avenue - Application for Fence Exemption

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 15 - Don Valley West

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption for the property owner of 32 Hoyle 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

(May 29, 2026) Report from the Central District Manager, Investigation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards

Summary

The Applicant for 32 Hoyle Avenue has requested North York Community Council to exempt their property from the following by-law requirements:

City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 Section 1.2.B(1) fence in rear yard not to exceed 2.0 metres in height.

The Applicant for 32 Hoyle Avenue is requesting an exemption for their:

- Existing wooden fence

- Rear fence - northern lot line fence at an average height of 2.3 metres and at a length of 21.6 meters

- Rear fence - western lot line fence at an average height of 2.5 metres and at a length of 9.6 meters

- Rear fence - southern lot line fence at a height of 2.2 metres and at a length of 21.6 meters

Municipal Licensing and Standards Division has inspected the subject property and issued a notice of violation of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 Section 1.2.B(1) fence in rear yard not to exceed 2.0 metres in height.

Background Information

(May 29, 2026) Report and Attachments 1 to 9 from the Central District Manager, Investigation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards on 32 Hoyle Avenue - Application for Fence Exemption
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-287470.pdf

Communications

(July 2, 2026) Letter from Peiman Keihaninejad, Project Manager, ONE X ONE DESIGN INC (NY.Supp)

Speakers

Peiman Keihaninejad, Onexonedesign
Jason Mayer

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin (Carried)

That North York Community Council:

1. Grant the application for a fence exemption for the property owner of 32 Hoyle 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.