35 Wilket Road - 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 metres of any driveway shall be an open mesh chain-link fence or of an equivalent open-fence construction for at least 2.4 metres from the lot line at which the driveway begins so as not to obstruct the view of the Boulevard or highway The Applicant for 35 Wilket Road is requesting an exemption for: - Existing wrought iron double swing gates and fence with precast concrete columns. - Existing young cedar hedges, in early stages of growth, that acts as a fence. - Consistent height measurements: - Wrought iron fence = 1.65 to 1.78 metres - Cedar hedges = 1.65 metres - Double swing gates = 2.22 metres - Precast concrete columns = 1.86 metres - Maximum height permitted is 1.2 metres - Precast concrete columns and cedar hedges are obstructing view of boulevard from the driveway.