How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the City of Dryden, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Chapter 234 - Swimming Pool Enclosures and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-21. A permit is required. Max height front: 0.91 metres (three feet). Max height rear side: 2.44 metres (eight feet).
| permit required | yes | 234-9 |
| pool enclosure | Not less than 1.5 metres (60 inches) in height above grade; gates equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices. | 234-5A(1), 234-5B(2) |
Requires an enclosure at least 1.5m high around outdoor pools/hot tubs deeper than 600mm, with no climbable features; owner must obtain a Chief Building Official inspection certificate. Exempt if a secured pool cover is used instead.
| max height rear side | 2.44 metres (eight feet) | s. 78-8(B); s. 78-9(C)(3) |
| max height front | 0.91 metres (three feet) | s. 78-8(A); s. 78-9(A) |
| sight triangle | Maximum height of 0.91 metres (three feet) within corner or driveway visibility triangles. | s. 78-8(D); s. 78-9(D) |
| prohibited materials | Barbed wire prohibited except in rural, commercial/industrial zones, or Corporation facilities. | s. 78-12 |
Caps fence height on interior lots at 0.91m (front yard) and 2.44m (rear/interior side yard); corner-lot visibility triangle extends 7.5m along each street line, driveway visibility triangle 4.5m, both capped at 0.91m fence height; fences must not obstruct traffic visibility.