Item - 2026.SC33.22
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on July 9, 2026 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also SC32.7
SC33.22 - 4 Brooklawn Avenue - Application for Fence Exemption
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 20 - Scarborough Southwest
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
The Scarborough Community Council:
1. Granted a fence exemption permit to the property owner of 4 Brooklawn Avenue and that at such time as replacement of the fence is required, the installation comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.
Origin
Summary
The Applicant for 4 Brooklawn Avenue has requested Scarborough Community Council to exempt their property from the following by-law requirements:
City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 1.2B(1) – Restrictions on Fences; Height.
The gate on the north side of the property has a height of 2.17 meters. This is higher than the allowable 2 meters.
The fence on the north side of the property has a height ranging between 2.10 meters and 2.39 meters. This is higher than the allowable 2 meters.
The fence on the west side of the property has a height ranging between 2.13 meters and 2.39 meters. This is higher than the allowable 2 meters.
The fence on the south side of the property has a height ranging between 2.18 meters and 2.3 meters. This is higher than the allowable 2 meters.
The gate on the south side of the property is 2.10 meters high. This is higher than the allowable 2 meters.
Municipal Licensing and Standards Division has inspected the subject property and issued a notice of violation of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 1.2(B)(1).
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-287558.pdf
Communications
(June 9, 2026) E-mail from Erin McInnis (SC.Main)
(June 10, 2026) E-mail from Md Ashif Rizwan (SC.Main)
(July 6, 2026) E-mail from Mukta Hasan (SC.New)
(July 7, 2026) E-mail from Ronald Starratt (SC.New)
Speakers
Motions
That the Scarborough Community Council:
1. Grant a fence exemption permit to the property owner of 4 Brooklawn Avenue and that at such time as replacement of the fence is required, the installation comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.