17 Hollyhock Court - Application for Fence Exemption

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The decision

2026-05-26 · North York Community Council · adopted

As filed

North York Community Council: 1. Refused to grant an exemption to Chapter 447, Fences, to the property owner of 17 Hollyhock Court for the existing fence described in the Summary of the report (April 29, 2026) from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District.

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As the city filed it

The applicant for 17 Hollyhock Court has requested that North York Community Council exempt the property from the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447, Section 447-1.2B(1), respecting fence height. The applicant is seeking approval to maintain an existing rear yard fence located along the south side of the property that exceeds the maximum permitted height of 2.0 metres for "any other fence" on a residential property.

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The fence includes a measured height of approximately 2.31 metres. Municipal Licensing and Standards Division inspected the subject property and issued a Notice of Violation for non-compliance with Chapter 447-1.2B(1) due to the fence exceeding the permitted maximum height.

Staff recommended

The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District recommends that North York Community Council pursuant to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2B(1): 1. Refuse to grant an exemption to Chapter 447, Fences, to the property owner of 17 Hollyhock Court for the existing fence described in the Summary of this report.

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