Item - 2026.NY34.42

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.

NY34.42 - 130 Rykert Crescent - 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 130 Rykert Crescent; 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

(June 4, 2026) Report from the Central District Manager, Investigation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards

Summary

The Applicant for 130 Rykert Crescent has requested North York Community Council exempt their property from the following by-law requirements:

City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 Section 1.3.C(3) Access Protection.

The Applicant for 130 Rykert Crescent is requesting an exemption for their request to access from the property’s home to the pool enclosure area in the rear yard remain without a fourth fence.

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 1.3. C (1) Access Protection.

Background Information

(June 4, 2026) Report and Attachments 1 to 8 from the Central District Manager, Investigation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, on 130 Rykert Crescent - Application for Fence Exemption
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-287676.pdf

Communications

(June 25, 2026) Submission from Sven Walker (NY.Supp)

Speakers

Sven Walker

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 130 Rykert Crescent; 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.