Item - 2026.TE31.28
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 1, 2026 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
TE31.28 - 388 Beresford Avenue - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 4 - Parkdale - High Park
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Refused to grant the application for exemption to the owner of 388 Beresford Avenue for the existing fence as it fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences.
Origin
Summary
This staff report concerns a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
This report responds to an application submitted by the property owner of 388 Beresford Avenue requesting approval for a site-specific Fence Exemption under Section 447-1.2B(1) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 – Fences.
The property owner is seeking Council’s permission to maintain an existing wood fence and gate with vertical boards, including its posts, with heights ranging from approximately 2.45 metres to 2.49 metres. The existing fence does not comply with the fence height standards prescribed in Chapter 447, which limit the height of fences in residential areas. Municipal Licensing and Standards staff conducted an inspection and confirmed that the fence exceeds the maximum permitted height for the property. As a result, a Fence Exemption is required for the fence to remain in its current form.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-284918.pdf