94 Cowley Avenue - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447

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The decision

2024-06-03 · Etobicoke York Community Council · amended

As filed

The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owner of 94 Cowley Avenue, thereby allowing the installation of a vinyl fence on the north and west sides of the rear yard. Also, directed and required the rear yard fences be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required, the installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

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 Community Council concerning an application by the property owner of 94 Cowley 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 Community Council's permission to erect a vinyl fence on the North and West side of the property that will not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.2(A).

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The applicant is seeking permission to erect a fence constructed of vinyl material at the permitted maximum height of 2 meters. This fence will form part of a Pool Enclosure.

Staff recommended

The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council: Refuse to grant the application for exemption by the property owner of 94 Cowley Avenue, 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.

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