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Fences & pool enclosures — Limerick, Ontario: Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2013-20 – Swimming Pools (5.24) & Fences (5.48)

In the Township of Limerick, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2013-20 – Swimming Pools (5.24) & Fences (5.48), verified 2026-09-25. Max height front: 1.8 m. Max height rear side: 1.8 m. Pool enclosure: Pool enclosed by fence min. ~1.52 m (5.0 ft) high [OCR-garbled metric], within ~4.5 m of pool [OCR-garbled]; no self-closing gate stated.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2013-20 – Swimming Pools (5.24) & Fences (5.48) adopted bylaw

max height rear side	1.8 m	s. 5.48
max height front	1.8 m	s. 5.48
pool enclosure	Pool enclosed by fence min. ~1.52 m (5.0 ft) high [OCR-garbled metric], within ~4.5 m of pool [OCR-garbled]; no self-closing gate stated	s. 5.24(iv)
sight triangle	Corner lot: 9 m along each street line from intersection; no fence/wall/hedge exceeding 1 m above adjacent road centreline within triangle	s. 5.28

scout note

General fences capped at 1.8 m (5.9 ft) in urban areas. Swimming pools must be enclosed by a fence at least 1.52 m (5.0 ft) high, located within 4.5 m of the pool or by dwelling walls.