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Toronto and East York Community Council · 2022-06-29 · 2022.TE34.70

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Application for Fence Exemption - 46 Ferris Road

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2022-06-29 · Toronto and East York Community Council · amended

As filed

The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 46 Ferris Road, to allow them to maintain a vinyl fence in the rear yard on the east side of the property that measures 1.8 meters (5.9 feet). Directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Directed and required that at such time as a 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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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 consider an application by the owner(s) of 46 Ferris Road to maintain a fence of vinyl horizontal boards in the rear yard on the east side of the property that measures 1.8 meters (5.9 feet) high. The fence is part of a pool enclosure and vinyl was used for aesthetics.

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The Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2A (5)-Restrictions on fences states that every fence that uses materials not usually intended for use in permanent fencing, unless specifically permitted by this chapter or another by-law. Based on a complaint, a Notice of Violation was issued on March 11, 2021.

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 owner(s) of 46 Ferris Road, to maintain a vinyl fence in the rear yard on the east side of the property that measures 1.8 meters (5.9 feet) which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section 447-1.2A (5)-Restrictions on fences.

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OR 2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 46 Ferris Road, to allow them to maintain a vinyl fence in the rear yard on the east side of the property that measures 1.8 meters (5.9 feet). Direct and require that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as a 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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