Item - 2026.TE33.27

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on May 28, 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.

TE33.27 - 83 Glen Edyth Drive - 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 83 Glen Edyth Drive, 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

(April 17, 2026) Report from the Central District Manager, Investigation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards

Summary

The Applicant for 83 Glen Edyth Drive 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 83 Glen Edyth Drive is requesting an exemption for their:

- Existing vinyl fence to remain

- Fence in rear side yard of west property line measure 2.74 metres in height

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

(April 17, 2026) Report and Attachments 1-5 from the Central District Manager, Investigation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards on 83 Glen Edyth Drive - Application for Fence Exemption
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-286317.pdf

Communications

(May 27, 2026) E-mail from Robert Douglas and Joanne Sutherland (TE.Supp)

Speakers

Rani Advani
Dave Beaton

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 83 Glen Edyth Drive, 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.