Fences & pool enclosures — Centre Hastings, Ontario

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

In the Municipality of Centre Hastings, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by By-law 1992-6 - Fence By-law (Village of Madoc) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Max height front: 1.96 metres. Max height rear side: 1.96 metres.

By-law 1992-6 - Fence By-law (Village of Madoc) adopted bylaw

max height rear side	1.96 metres	Section IV ("no fence erected in a... side yard or rear yard shall exceed 1.96 metres")
max height front	1.96 metres	Section IV ("no fence erected in a front yard... shall exceed 1.96 metres")
sight triangle	Front yard within 3.05 metres of front lot line shall not exceed .6 metres	s. 4.1
prohibited materials	Barbed wire, electric current devices, unfinished materials such as cedar rails	Section III; Section II (Lawful Fence)

scout note

Caps residential fence height at 1.96m (except 0.6m within 3.05m of the front lot line for sight-lines); commercial/industrial fences capped at 3.05m.

By-law 1998-29 - Swimming Pool By-law adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 7(a)(iii)
pool enclosure	Enclosure surrounding pool area, min 5 feet height, gates with locking and self-latching device.	s. 1, 2, 4

scout note

Requires the owner of a privately owned outdoor swimming pool to erect and maintain an enclosure around the entire pool area, with fences and gates extending from the ground to not less than five (5) feet measured on the outside. Prescribes chain-link (max 1.5-inch mesh, No. 12 gauge, posts no more than 10 ft apart) and vertical-board wood construction, or

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