Item - 2026.TE34.81

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on July 8 and 9, 2026. The Toronto and East York Community Council postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.

TE34.81 - 409 Gilbert Avenue - Application for Fence Exemption

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Deferred
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
9 - Davenport

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

  

1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the January 2027 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.

Origin

(May 21, 2026) Report from the Central District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards

Summary

The Applicant for 409 Gilbert 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 409 Gilbert Avenue is requesting an exemption for their:

 

Existing wooden fence in rear yard to remain:

 

- Rear fence – Northern lot line 1st fence panel is a height of 3.18 metres at a length of 1.31 metres

- Rear fence – Northern lot line 2nd fence panel is a height of 2.85 metres at a length of 1.31 metres

- Rear Fence - The average height of both fence panel at the Northern property line is 3.01 metres

 

Proposed wooden fence in front yard:

 

- Front yard – Northern lot line at 2 metres in height for 1.82 metres in length 

 

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

(May 21, 2026) Report and Attachments 1-9 from the Central District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards on 409 Gilbert Avenue - Application for Fence Exemption
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-287246.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Carried)

That consideration of the item be deferred until the January 2027 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council