14 Langton Avenue - Application for Fence Exemption

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2022-11-29 · North York Community Council · amended

As filed

North York Community Council: 1. Refused to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 14 Langton Avenue, to allow them to maintain the existing fence/privacy screen with a height of greater than 2.0 meters, which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section Chapter 447-1.2B(1) Table 1 - Maximum Height of Fences Item 9. As well as a wooden lattice fence

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that contains climbable material that does not comply with the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.3E(1C) Construction Standards.

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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 consider an application by the owner(s) of 14 Langton Avenue to maintain an existing fence/privacy screen in the rear yard on the north side which exceeds the maximum height of 2.0 meters as specified in the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2B(1) Table 1 - Maximum Height of Fences Item 9.

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As well as a wooden lattice fence that contains climbable material that does not comply with the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.3E(1C) Construction Standards. A Notice of Violation was issued on May 6, 2021 and April 28, 2022.

Staff recommended

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the North York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 14 Langton Avenue, to allow them to maintain the existing fence/privacy screen with a height of greater than 2.0 meters, which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section Chapter 447-1.2B(1) Table 1 - Maximum Height of Fences Item 9.

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As well as a wooden lattice fence that contains climbable material that does not comply with the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.3E(1C) Construction Standards. OR 2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 14 Langton Avenue, to allow them to maintain the existing fence/privacy screen with a height of greater than 2.0 meters as well as a wooden lattice fence that contains climbable material. 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, or its successor by-law.

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