Fences & pool enclosures — Newmarket, Ontario

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

In the Town of Newmarket, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Fences By-law 2019-20 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Max height front: 1 metre (3 feet). Max height rear side: Rear Yard: 2.1 m (7 feet); Interior Side Yard: 1.8 m (6 feet); Exterior Side Yard: 1.8 m (6 feet).

Fences By-law 2019-20 adopted bylaw
max height rear side Rear Yard: 2.1 m (7 feet); Interior Side Yard: 1.8 m (6 feet); Exterior Side Yard: 1.8 m (6 feet) s. 4.1(a), 4.1(b), 4.1(d)
max height front 1 metre (3 feet) s. 4.1(c)
sight triangle No fence within Daylighting Triangle formed by measuring 5 m along Lot Lines from intersection of two highways on a Corner Lot. s. 3.9
prohibited materials Barbed wire, chicken wire, barbed/sharp material, sheet metal, corrugated metal, chipboard, waferboard, plywood, electric current devices. s. 3.1(a), 3.1(b), 3.1(c)
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Prescribes the height and description of fences on residential and other properties in the Town.

Pool Enclosure By-law 2008-18 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 9
pool enclosure Minimum 1.22m (4 ft) high; gate requires self-closing and self-latching device at least 1.22m above grade; gate locked when not in active use. s. 25(a), s. 26(b)(c)(d)
prohibited materials barbed wire prohibited; electric current devices prohibited s. 20
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Regulates enclosures for privately owned outdoor swimming pools/ponds, requiring permits and mandatory safety inspections before and after enclosure completion.

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