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Etobicoke York Community Council · 2021-11-22 · 2021.EY28.11

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Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 14 Bearwood Drive

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2021-11-22 · Etobicoke York Community Council · amended

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The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Refused to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of 14 Bearwood Drive, for a fence that fails 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 Etobicoke-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 14 Bearwood Drive for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.5(B) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner is seeking Council's permission to alter the installation of a pool enclosure fence, which would not comply with the restrictions stipulated by Section 447-1.3 of the bylaw.

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The pool will be located in the rear yard of the property. Applicant is applying for an exemption to eliminate a fence between the home and the pool. The pool permit application included a glass fence that was to be installed across the rear yard. The pool enclosure permit was granted as it did indicate a glass enclosure across the rear yard.

Staff recommended

The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District recommends that the Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of 14 Bearwood Drive, for a fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. OR 2. Grant the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owners of 14 Bearwood Drive, thereby allowing the proposed fence to be installed.

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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, Fences, or its successor by-law.

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