How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Town of Huntsville, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by By-law No. 2007-127 of the Corporation of the Town of Huntsville, Being a By-law to Regulate Pool Enclosures within the Town of Huntsville, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Pool enclosure: Minimum 4 ft high (measured from outside); gates must have self-closing device, self-latching device ≥4 ft above grade, and lock.
By-law No. 2007-127 of the Corporation of the Town of Huntsville, Being a By-law to Regulate Pool Enclosures within the Town of Huntsville
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
s. 10: "without first obtaining a pool enclosure permit from the Chief Building Official"
pool enclosure
Minimum 4 ft high (measured from outside); gates must have self-closing device, self-latching device ≥4 ft above grade, and lock.
s. 21(a); s. 22(c)(d)(e)
scout note
Pool enclosures must extend from ground to a minimum height of 4 feet, with self-closing/self-latching gate hardware; sets setback and construction standards for fences, walls or structures enclosing a pool.