Fences & pool enclosures — French River, Ontario

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

In the Municipality of French River, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Fence By-law 2009-45 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Max height front: 1.2 metres (4 feet). Max height rear side: 2.13 metres (7 feet).

Fence By-law 2009-45 adopted bylaw
max height rear side 2.13 metres (7 feet) s. 4(b)
max height front 1.2 metres (4 feet) s. 4(b)
pool enclosure Pool fences must comply with Swimming Pool Fence By-Law 2001-13 or any replacing version. s. 2(m)
sight triangle No fence shall obscure clear view within sight triangle as per Municipality's Zoning By-Law s. 2(j)
prohibited materials Barbed wire, chicken wire, sharp materials, demolition material, used/new metal roofing, corrugated tin/fibreglass, electric current devices s. 2(d)
scout note

Residential fences capped at 2.13 m (7 ft) in side/rear yards and 1.2 m (4 ft) in front yards; non-residential fences capped at 2.4 m/1.5 m; tennis-court fences up to 3.6-4.2 m; fences banned in sight triangles; 1 m front setback from street line.

Pool Fencing By-law 2001-13 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 2(a): 'construct or cause to be constructed a privately owned outdoor swimming pool with obtaining a swimming pool fence permit'
pool enclosure Minimum 1524mm (5 feet) high fence completely encompassing pool; no opening >100mm; gates kept closed and locked at all times. s. 4(a), 4(b), 4(e), 4(j)
scout note

Requires a swimming pool fence permit ($25 fee) and a non-climbable fence at least 1524 mm (5 ft) high with no opening greater than 100 mm, completely enclosing every privately owned outdoor pool and set at least 1.5 m back from the pool edge. Gates must match the fence construction, be fitted with a lock requiring a key or special

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: https://www.frenchriver.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-25 · Fences & pool enclosures across Ontario · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities