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Toronto and East York Community Council · 2024-06-11 · 2024.TE14.25

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154 Riverside Drive - Request for a Fence Exemption

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2024-06-11 · Toronto and East York Community Council · amended

As filed

The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Refused to grant the application for an exemption permit by the property owner of 154 Riverside Drive for a fence enclosure 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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As the city filed it

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 advise Council concerning an application by the property owner 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 permit a tempered glass gate affixed to the rear dwelling wall, which does not comply with Section 447-1.3.C.(3) of the Swimming Pool Enclosures of the bylaw.

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The property owner is seeking relief from the by-law regulations by permitting the continued erection of a tempered glass gate affixed to the rear dwelling wall preventing direct access from the dwelling to the swimming pool. Municipal Licensing and Standards Division did not receive a complaint; however, this violation was observed during the final inspection for the pool enclosure permit.

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 property owner of, for a fence enclosure 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. OR 2. Grant the application for a fence exemption permit, without conditions, thereby allowing the fence enclosure to be maintained as constructed.

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Additionally, 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, or its successor by-law.

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