34 Smithfield Drive - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447

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2024-07-15 · Etobicoke York Community Council · amended

As filed

The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit for the property owners of 34 Smithfield Drive thereby allowing the current fence to be maintained. Directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair and removal of spikes where installed. At such time as replacement of the fence is required Fence Exemption Request - 34 Smithfield Drive 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 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 34 Smithfield 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 Community Council's permission to maintain a fence in the rear yard on the north, west and south side of the property that will not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.2(B)(1).

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The applicant is seeking permission to maintain a fence constructed of wood with vertical board on boards and horizontal boards on top with lattice fencing on top of the horizontal boards. The highest measurement of the fence is 2.57m in height on the North, West and South side of the rear yard.

Staff recommended

The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Refuse the application for property owner of 34 Smithfield Drive. The proposed fence would fail to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences. A notice of violation to direct the property owner to bring the fence into compliance will be issued.

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