Item - 2026.NY34.47

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.

NY34.47 - 100 Laurentide Drive - 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 100 Laurentide Drive; 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 100 Laurentide Drive has requested North York Community Council to exempt their property from the following by-law requirements:

Chapter 447 Section 1.3 D(1) - Swimming Pool Enclosure; Enclosure height.

The current fence in the rear yard on the main-floor deck has a height of 1.08 meters. This is less than the required 1.2 meters.

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

In the rear yard, the basement sliding door has proposed construction of bolts disabling use of the door. This will eliminate access to the pool enclosure from this access point.

Chapter 447 Section 1.3 E(1)(b) - Swimming Pool Enclosure; Construction standards

In the rear yard, the man-door in the basement is not 1 meter away from a condition that facilitates climbing. The current Juliette style gate is 1.47 meters high.

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.

Background Information

(June 8, 2026) Report and Attachments 1 to 9 from the Acting District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District on 100 Laurentide Drive - Application for Fence Exemption
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-287806.pdf

Speakers

Suzy Bergeron

Motions

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 100 Laurentide Drive; 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.