How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Township of Carling, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Zoning By-law C500-2011 (Consolidated February 28, 2025), verified 2026-09-25. Max height front: 2 metres. Max height rear side: 2 metres.
Zoning By-law C500-2011 (Consolidated February 28, 2025)
adopted bylaw
max height rear side
2 metres
s. 5.19(b)
max height front
2 metres
s. 5.19(b)
scout note
Township-wide fence provision (s.5.19): no fence is permitted in the front yard of any waterfront zone (WF1 to WF5); the maximum fence height is 2 metres, rising to 3 metres in a non-residential zone. Fences are otherwise permitted in any required yard.