Item - 2026.NY34.46

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.

NY34.46 - 32 Cedarbank Crescent - Application for Fence Exemption

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 16 - Don Valley East

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption for the property owner of 32 Cedarbank 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 8, 2026) Report from the Acting District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District

Summary

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

1. City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 Section 447‑1.2A(5) - No person shall erect, own or maintain, or cause or permit the erection or maintenance of any fence that uses materials not usually intended for use in permanent fencing, unless specifically permitted by this chapter or another by-law.

The applicant for 32 Cedarbank Crescent is requesting an exemption to permit the proposed installation of a 1.4 metres (4.5 feet) climb-resistant mesh, free‑standing rear yard pool fence enclosure designed to separate the dwelling from the pool without drilling into existing surfaces

Furthermore, the applicable by-law stipulates that swimming pool enclosures shall be constructed in accordance with prescribed standards and shall be comprised exclusively of one of the following materials: chain-link fencing, metal picket fencing, glass panels, or masonry walls.

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

Background Information

(June 8, 2026) Report and Attachments 1 to 6 from the Acting District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District on 32 Cedarbank Crescent - Application for Fence Exemption
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-287805.pdf

Speakers

Jonathan Rivard

Motions

Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Jon Burnside (Carried)

That consideration of the item be deferred to the first regular meeting of North York Community Council in the 2026-2030 term of City Council.

Motion to Reconsider Item moved by Councillor Jon Burnside (Carried)

That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, North York Community Council reconsider Item NY34.46.

Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Jon Burnside (Carried)

That North York Community Council:

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