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Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 51 Don Valley Drive

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2019-05-22 · Toronto and East York Community Council · adopted

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The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit, without conditions, thereby allowing the fence to be maintained as constructed. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

The vote

Adopt Item as Amended · Carried, 5-0

For (5)Brad Bradford, Gord Perks, Josh Matlow, Kristyn Wong-Tam, Paula Fletcher
Absent (3)Ana Bailão, Joe Cressy, Mike Layton
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This staff report concerns a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the property owner of 51 Don Valley Drive for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-5.C of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner is seeking Council's permission to , which does not comply with and fence construction material restrictions stipulated by Section of the bylaw.

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The fence is installed on the West property line in the rear yard between 49 and 51 Don Valley Dr. There are 4 different sections of fence in violation for height and use of corrugated metal sheets. The first section is 2.26 m (7 feet 5 inches) high and 4.39 m (14 feet 5 inches) wide. The second section is an average height of 2.59 m (8 feet 6 inches) between the two properties and 4.88 m (16 feet) wide. The third section is an average height of 2.31 m (7 feet 7 inches) between the two properties and 7.31 m (24 feet) wide. The fourth section is an average height of 2.31 m (7 feet 7 inches) between the two properties and 14.15 m (46 feet 5 inches) wide. The material of the fence is corrugated metal. The application is based on a complaint that was received and investigated by Municipal Licensing and Standards.

Staff recommended

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of 51 Don Valley Drive, for a fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences and to issue a second notice to the property owner to bring the fence into compliance. OR 2. Grant the application for a fence exemption permit, without conditions, thereby allowing the fence to be maintained as constructed.

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Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

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