Item - 2026.TE34.78
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on July 8 and 9, 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.
TE34.78 - 59 High Park Boulevard - Application for Fence Exemption
- 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 an exemption to Chapter 447, Fences, to the property owner of 59 High Park Boulevard for the existing fence described in the Summary section of the report (June 4, 2026) from the Central District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards.
Origin
Summary
The Applicant for 59 High Park Boulevard 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 59 High Park Boulevard is requesting an exemption for their:
- Existing wood fence to remain
- Rear fence – west lot line fence height of 3.03 metres for a length of 12 metres
- Rear fence – south lot line fence height of 2.78 metres for a length of 15 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
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-287745.pdf
Communications
(July 7, 2026) E-mail from Susan and Silvano Guzzo (TE.Supp)
Speakers
Susan Guzzo