How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Township of Georgian Bay, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Swimming Pool Fence By-Law No. 2007-29, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Pool enclosure: Minimum height 1.52 m (4 ft); gates self-closing and self-latching, locked at all times when owner not supervising. Prohibited materials: Barbed wire and electrical current strictly prohibited; lattice work prohibited.
Swimming Pool Fence By-Law No. 2007-29
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
s. 3.6
pool enclosure
Minimum height 1.52 m (4 ft); gates self-closing and self-latching, locked at all times when owner not supervising.
s. 4.1; s. 5.1; s. 5.2
prohibited materials
Barbed wire and electrical current strictly prohibited; lattice work prohibited.
s. 4.12; s. 4.13
scout note
Regulates fences around privately owned outdoor swimming pools: enclosure min height 1.52m (5ft), effective height with lattice/spacing min 1.83m (6ft), min 1.2m (4ft) clearance to the enclosure, temporary construction fencing permitted.