Item - 2026.NY34.44
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.
NY34.44 - 460 Balliol Street - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
- 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 460 Balliol Street; 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
Summary
This staff report concerns a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
This report responds to an application submitted by the property owner of 460 Balliol Street requesting approval for a site-specific Fence Exemption under Section 447-1.2B (1) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 - Fences.
The purpose of this report is to advise Community Council regarding an application by the property owner of 460 Balliol Street for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.2B (1) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - Fences.
The property owner is seeking Community Council’s permission to maintain an existing wood fence with the following components:
- The existing fence is comprised of the following components:
- Wood fence base: approximately 1.9 metres in height
- Lattice extension: approximately 0.73 metres in height
- Total combined height: approximately 2.63 metres
There is no grade differential between the subject property and the adjacent property.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-287438.pdf
Speakers
Santiago Dodero
Motions
That North York Community Council:
1. Grant the application for a fence exemption for the property owner of 460 Balliol Street; 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.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jul-07-2026
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 4 | Members that voted Yes are Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Mike Colle |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are James Pasternak (Chair) |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll |