The filed record
12 Whitefriars Drive - Application for Fence Exemption
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The decision
2026-07-07 · North York Community Council · adopted
As filed
North York Community Council: 1. Refused to grant the application for exemption by the owner of 12 Whitefriars Drive because the fence fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences.
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As the city filed it
The Applicant for 12 Whitefriars Drive has requested North York Community Council to exempt their property from the following by-law requirements: City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2B(1) - Fence Height The applicant is seeking permission to maintain existing rear yard fences located on the east and west sides of the property that exceed the maximum permitted height of 2.0 metres. The existing west side fence measures 2.48 metres in height and the existing east side fence measures 2.16 metres in height.
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AND City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.3C(3) - Swimming Pool Enclosure; Access Protection The applicant is proposing the construction of a permanent 1.2 metre high fence attached to the rear sliding door, with no gate provided, which would eliminate access to the pool enclosure from this access point. AND City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.3E(1)(b) - Swimming Pool Enclosure; Construction Standards The applicant is also proposing the construction of a 1.2 metre high fence with a self-closing and self-latching gate enclosing the rear main door and adjacent window. The proposed fence would be located within one metre of a climbable object. Municipal Licensing and Standards staff inspected the subject property and confirmed violations of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 - Fences. Municipal Licensing and Standards Division has inspected the subject property and issued a notice of violation of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 1.3A.
Staff recommended
The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for exemption by the owner of 12 Whitefriars Drive because the fence fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences.
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