369 Soudan Avenue - Application for Fence Exemption

Item Description of Fence Fence on Single or Multiple residential property Fence on non-residential property Hedge, shrub, or other vegetation that acts as fence 1 Fence in a front yard; and within 2.4 metres of a lot line abutting a public highway (public highway does not include a public lane) 1.2 metres 1.2 metres 1.2 metres C. Open-fence construction required. 1. Any fence within 2.4 meters of any driveway shall be an open mesh chain-link fence or of an equivalent open-fence construction for at least 2.4 meters from the lot line at which the driveway begins so as not to obstruct the view of the Boulevard or highway The Applicant for 369 Soudan Avenue. is requesting an exemption for their; - Existing cedar hedges, that acts as a fence. - Average height: 2 metres. - Blocking the sightline of the boulevard resulting in reduced visibility for vehicles exiting the subject property. - 6 cedar trees, on private portion, are within 2.4 meters of the boulevard and therefore subject to 447-1.2B(1) and Chapter 447-1.2C(1). Municipal Licensing and Standards Division has inspected the subject property and issued a notice of violation of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2B(1) and Chapter 447-1.2C(1). A referral was made to Transportation Services division of the City of Toronto to inspect the publicly owned and privately assumed, transportation right-of-way boulevard.