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47 Lewis Street - Application for Fence Exemption

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2025-11-27 · Toronto and East York Community Council · adopted

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The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Refused to grant an exemption to Chapter 447, Fences, to the property owner of 47 Lewis Street, for the existing fence described in the Summary section of the report (October 1, 2025) from the South District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards.

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The Applicant for 47 Lewis Street has requested Toronto and East York Community Council to exempt their property from the following by-law requirements: City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2B(1): B. Fence height. 1. No fence described in the following Table shall, when measured at any point along its length from the average grade level measured perpendicular to and one meter away on either side of the fence, exceed the height set out in the Table for the fence.

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The Applicant for 47 Lewis Street is requesting an exemption for; -Existing wooden lattice fence -Measured to height: 2.48 metres surrounding the rear deck 2.26 metres through rear yard adjacent to the laneway suite 2.8 metres in the side yard. -The maximum height permitted is 2.0 meters. 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).

Staff recommended

The South District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council pursuant to City of Toronto Municipal Code Fences Chapter 447-1.5 B: 1. Refuse to grant an exemption to Chapter 447, Fences, to the property owner of 47 Lewis Street, for the existing fence described in the Summary of this report.

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