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North York Community Council · 2020-07-15 · 2020.NY16.8

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Request for Fence Exemption - 211 Wanless Avenue

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2020-07-15 · North York Community Council · amended

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The North York Community Council: 1. Refused to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 211 Wanless Avenue, for a proposed wooden fence 2.9 meters in height and spanning approximately 2.5 meters for failing to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

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This staff report concerns a matter for which the North 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 owner(s) of 211 Wanless Ave for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447 of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner(s) is seeking Council's permission to be exempt concerning a proposed rear yard fence which will not comply with restrictions contrary to Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter447 Section 447-1.2 of the bylaw as detailed below in the following chart: The subject property 211 Wanless Ave is located in Ward 15, in a residential zone property.

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GENERAL LOCATION SPECIFIC LOCATION PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION & DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENT* Rear Yard Rear Yard (South Side) Proposed wood fence measuring 2.9 meters (9.5 Feet) in height and approx. 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) span along the property line. Section 447-1.2.(B)(3), Table 1 Fence not in a front yard and not within 2.4 metres of a lot line abutting a public highway. Maximum Height 2.0 metres

Staff recommended

Municipal Licensing & Standards recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the exemption application and decide to: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 211 Wanless Avenue, for a proposed wooden fence 2.9 meters in height and spanning approximately 2.5 meters for failing to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-Fences. OR 2.

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Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 211 Wanless Avenue, for a proposed wooden fence measuring 2.9 meters in height and spanning approximately 2.5 meters in the rear yard without conditions. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447-Fences, or its successor by-law.

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