Item - 2026.TE31.29

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 1, 2026 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

TE31.29 - 47 Atlas Avenue - Application for Fence Exemption

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption to the property owner of 47 Atlas Avenue, thereby allowing the existing fence to be maintained as constructed.

2. Directed that at such time when a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences or its successor by-law.

Origin

(March 6, 2026) Report from the Central District Manager, Investigation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards

Summary

The Applicant for 47 Atlas Avenue has requested Toronto and East York Community Council to exempt their property from the following by-law requirements:

City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447, Section 1.2.B(1) fence in rear yard not to exceed 2.0 metres in height.

The Applicant for 47 Atlas Avenue is requesting an exemption for their;

- Existing wooden board on board fence to remain

- Rear fence – Southern lot line fence height of 2.7 meters at a length of 12.5 metres

- Rear fence – Eastern lot line fence height of 2.48 meters at a length of 7.3 metres

- Rear fence – Northern lot line fence height of 2.37 meters at a length of 12.5 metres

Municipal Licensing and Standards Division has inspected the subject property and issued a notice of violation of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 Section 1.2.B(1) fence in rear yard not to exceed 2.0 metres in height.

Background Information

(March 6, 2026) Report and Attachments 1-9 from the Central District Manager, Investigation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards on 47 Atlas Avenue - Application for Fence Exemption
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-284987.pdf

Speakers

Roland Ribbehege

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Carried)

That:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council:

a. grant the application for a fence exemption to the property owner of 47 Atlas Avenue, thereby allowing the existing fence to be maintained as constructed; and

b. direct that at such time when a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences or its successor by-law.