Fences & pool enclosures — Asphodel–Norwood, Ontario

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In the Township of Asphodel–Norwood, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by By-law 2018-41 Swimming Pools and Enclosures By-law and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Max height front: 1 metres (3'3") solid / 1.2 metres (4') open materials. Max height rear side: 2.0 metres (6'-6").

By-law 2018-41 Swimming Pools and Enclosures By-law adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 6: 'No person shall construct or install...a swimming pool without first having obtained a pool permit'
pool enclosure Minimum 1.22m (4ft) for residential ≤4 units; 1.83m (6ft) for multi-family/commercial; gates must be self-closing, self-latching, and lockable when pool unoccupied. s. 14(a)(i), 14(a)(ii), 14(c)(iv), s. 11
prohibited materials Electric current through fence, snow fence, barbed wire, and sharp objects prohibited. s. 14(b)(v), s. 14(b)(vi)
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Requires pool enclosures minimum 1.22m (4ft) high with self-closing, self-latching gates; sets baluster spacing and setback rules for above/in-ground pools. Repeals By-law 2006-24.

By-law 2018-55 Fence By-law adopted bylaw
max height rear side 2.0 metres (6'-6") s. 7(a) "shall not exceed a height of 2.0 metres (6'-6")"
max height front 1 metres (3'3") solid / 1.2 metres (4') open materials s. 7(c) "shall not exceed 1 metres (3'3") in height when constructed of solid materials and does not exceed 1.2 metres (4') in height when constructed of open materials"
sight triangle No fence in sight triangle exceeding 1 metres (3'-3") solid or 1.2 metres (4') open materials; triangle formed by 9.1 m along each street line from intersection s. 9 and definition of 'Sight Triangle' in s. 2
prohibited materials sheet metal, corrugated metal, razor wire, barbed wire, sharp projections, electric conductors s. 6(a)–(d)
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Residential fences: rear/side max 2.0m; near water beyond 9.1m of dwelling max 1.2m; front/exterior side max 1m (solid) or 1.2m (open). Non-residential max 2.4m (1.2m within 7.6m of front lot line). Repeals By-law 2009-25.

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