Fences & pool enclosures — Merrickville–Wolford, Ontario
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Village of Merrickville–Wolford, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Zoning By-law No. 33-25, verified 2026-09-25. Max height front: 1.22 m. Max height rear side: 1.88 m. Sight triangle: Corner lot: within 10 m triangle, fences must not exceed 0.8 m above road centreline; chain link up to 1.0 m permitted in residential zone.
Zoning By-law No. 33-25
adopted bylaw
max height rear side
1.88 m
s. 3.12(1)
max height front
1.22 m
s. 3.12(1)
sight triangle
Corner lot: within 10 m triangle, fences must not exceed 0.8 m above road centreline; chain link up to 1.0 m permitted in residential zone.
s. 3.30.1
scout note
Fences in residential zones capped at 1.22m in front/exterior side yards and 1.88m elsewhere; must be structurally sound fencing materials in good repair. Zoning by-law also caps a backyard hen run fence at 3m height/20 sq m.