Item - 2026.NY34.48

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.

NY34.48 - 23 Truxford Road - 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 23 Truxford Road; 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 23 Truxford Road 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 1.3C.(3) - Access protection. If the wall of any building, or any portion of it, forms part of the pool enclosure, there shall be no access to the enclosed pool area through the wall.

The applicant for 23 Truxford Road is seeking an exemption to permit the existing rear yard fence to remain in its current constructed state. The fence enclosure has been designed and constructed to include the garage wall, which contains a double access door (walk-out entry), within the enclosed area.

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 3 from the Acting District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District on 23 Truxford Road - Application for Fence Exemption
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-287808.pdf

Speakers

Craig Sealy

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor James Pasternak (Carried)

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 NY34.48.

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 23 Truxford Road; 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.