Fences & pool enclosures — Ashfield–Colborne–Wawanosh, Ontario

How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?

In the Township of Ashfield–Colborne–Wawanosh, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by By-law 21-2006 Residential Fences By-law and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Max height front: 1.3 metres. Max height rear side: 2.0 metres.

By-law 21-2006 Residential Fences By-law adopted bylaw

max height rear side	2.0 metres	s. 2: "maximum height of a fence in the rear and side yards shall not exceed 2.0 metres"
max height front	1.3 metres	s. 2: "maximum height of a fence in the front yard shall not exceed 1.3 metres"
sight triangle	For corner lots, the provisions of the Site Triangle Section of the zoning by-law shall also apply.	s. 2: "For corner lots, the provisions of the Site Triangle Section of the zoning by-law shall also apply."

scout note

Regulates residential fences in settlement areas: front-yard fences max 1.3m, rear/side-yard fences max 2.0m.

By-law 61-2002 Swimming Pool Fences By-law adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 3.1: 'No person shall construct or cause to be constructed a swimming pool without having first obtained a swimming pool fence permit'
pool enclosure	Minimum height 153 cm (60 inches); gate must have self-closing and self-latching device; self-latching device at top of gate on poolside.	s. 5.1: 'not less than 153 centimetres (60 inches)'; s. 5.8; s. 5.9

scout note

Requires owners of outdoor swimming pools to erect and maintain an enclosure at least 153cm (60in) high with self-latching gates and limited opening/rail spacing.

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: http://www.acwtownship.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-25 · Fences & pool enclosures across Ontario · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities