Fences & pool enclosures — Clarence-Rockland, Ontario

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

In the City of Clarence-Rockland, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Fence and Privacy Screen By-law 2016-96 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: one metre (1 m). Max height rear side: two hundred and thirteen centimetres (213 cm). Sight triangle: no fence greater than 75 cm in height within a visibility triangle formed by measuring 6 m along lot lines.

Fence and Privacy Screen By-law 2016-96 adopted bylaw
max height rear side two hundred and thirteen centimetres (213 cm) s. 5.1.b
max height front one metre (1 m) s. 5.1.a
sight triangle no fence greater than 75 cm in height within a visibility triangle formed by measuring 6 m along lot lines s. 4.1
prohibited materials barbed wire, chicken wire, sharp material, electric current devices, uncoated chain-link on residential s. 9.3.a, s. 9.3.b, s. 9.8
scout note

Regulates fence/privacy-screen construction, height and materials. Front yard max 1 m; side/rear max 213 cm (gates +30 cm, archways +250 cm, decorative caps +15 cm). Visibility-triangle limit of 75 cm near intersections and driveways.

Swimming Pool By-law 2025-27 adopted bylaw
pool enclosure Fence height not less than 1.5 metres. Gates must have self-closing device and self-latching device with a lock. s. 7.4, s. 7.6
scout note

Standards for privately-owned outdoor pools and hot tubs. Pool enclosure fence must be at least 1.5 m (5 ft) high with self-closing/latching gate. Permit required before excavation and before filling with water.

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