Item - 2026.NY34.50
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on July 7, 2026. The North York Community Council has referred this item to an official or other body without making a decision. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.
NY34.50 - 5-21 Brahms Avenue - Application for Fence Exemption
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 17 - Don Valley North
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
North York Community Council:
1. Referred item NY34.50 back to the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District and:
a. Requested that they work with the applicant on a solution to bring the fence into compliance with the requirements of the by-law; and;
b. Requested that they report to the first regular meeting of North York Community Council in the 2026-2030 term of City Council with an update and recommendations.
Origin
Summary
The applicant for 5-21 Brahms Avenue has requested North York Community Council to exempt their property from the following by-law requirements:
City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447, 1.3E.(1)(b)
The applicant of 5-21 Brahms Avenue is requesting an exemption for their existing fence as constructed: The swimming pool enclosure has climbable conditions and thus, the enclosure is less than the minimum required height of 1.8 metres, as an external condition that provides a means of climbing the outside of the enclosure is situated within 1.0 metres.
Municipal Licensing and Standards Division has inspected the subject property and issued a notice of violation of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter447 - Fences.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-287802.pdf
Motions
That
1. North York Community Council refer item NY34.50 back to the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District and:
a. Request that they work with the applicant on a solution to bring the fence into compliance with the requirements of the by-law; and;
b. Request that they report to the first regular meeting of North York Community Council in the 2026-2030 term of City Council with an update and recommendations.