116 Presley Avenue fence exemption; resident seeks height and setback variances
A Scarborough property owner applied for exemption from municipal fence regulations to retain fences exceeding the 2-metre height limit and non-open-fence construction in setback areas. The application required Community Council approval and involved violations cited by Municipal Licensing and Standards.
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Thu, Jul 9 · Scarborough Community Council · postpone
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ContainedA single-property variance application. If approved, it affects only 116 Presley Avenue and is reversible by a future council or by the owner's compliance. Bounded in scope and impact.Invisible to residentsA fence height exemption for one property does not land on the daily life of Toronto residents beyond the immediate neighbours, if at all. No transit, rent, street use, safety, or access effect for the broader community. A narrow zoning matter touching no recognizable group in an ordinary week.
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