STAFF REPORT
January 4, 2000
To: Scarborough Community Council
From: Acting Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services
Subject: Harmonization of Fence By-law
Purpose:
To report further on the status of the development of a harmonized fence by-law for the City of Toronto.
Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Nil.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that this report be received for information purposes.
Background:
At its meeting in October 1999, the Scarborough Community Council requested a report at its first meeting in January
2000 providing an update as to the status of the harmonization of the Fence By-law.
Comments:
After a number of reviews and revisions, a draft fence by-law has been completed and submitted to Legal Services for final
review.
The draft by-law does not include a process for exemptions and while Council delegated authority for exemptions to the
Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards, it has been suggested that such delegation may not be possible under law.
Notwithstanding, staff are exploring alternatives to the current process. One such alternative would utilize the use of the
Committee of Adjustment.
Initially, the draft will be submitted to the Planning and Transportation Committee and then referred to the Community
Councils for comment. Staff will provide comparison charts outlining the existing and proposed legislation for ease of
review.
Contact:
Bryan Byng
East District Manager
Municipal Licensing and Standards
Urban Planning and Development Services
(416) 396-7731
(416) 396-4266, Fax Number
byng#u#b@city.scarborough.on.ca
Bryan Byng
East District Manager
Municipal Licensing and Standards
Urban Development Services
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