Item - 2026.TE31.30
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.
TE31.30 - 11 Lynwood 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 11 Lynwood Avenue, thereby allowing the proposed fence as outlined in the report (February 27, 2026) from the Central District Manager, Investigation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards to be 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
Summary
The Applicant for 11 Lynwood 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 11 Lynwood Avenue is requesting an exemption for their;
- Proposed rear yard fence to be constructed
- Rear Yard fencing/barrier: Height of 2.37 metres at a length of 7.8 metres
- Constructed with steel posts and masonry concrete blocks
- Rear Yard Fence separating driveway from backyard: height of 2.37 metres at a length of 12.3 metres
- Constructed with steel vertical members
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-284913.pdf
Motions
That:
1. Toronto and East York Community Council:
a. grant the application for a fence exemption to the property owner of 11 Lynwood Avenue, thereby allowing the proposed fence as outlined in the report to be 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.