Fences & pool enclosures — Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

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

In the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Fence By-law 4778-14 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Max height front: 1.0 meter. Max height rear side: 2.0 meters.

Fence By-law 4778-14 adopted bylaw
max height rear side 2.0 meters s. 6(b)
max height front 1.0 meter s. 6(a)
pool enclosure Fences around swimming pools shall comply with the municipality's Pool By-law in effect at the time. s. 9
sight triangle No fence or hedge within a sight triangle more than 1.0 meter above adjoining ground level. s. 5(a)
prohibited materials Barbed wire or other barbed material prohibited in any residential area. s. 8
scout note

Fence/hedge max 1.0m in front yard and sight triangles, max 2.0m in side/rear yards, max 3.0m for commercial/industrial screening fences. Bars barbed wire in residential areas; pool fences must also meet the Pool By-law.

Swimming Pool By-law 5155-19 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 2.1.1
pool enclosure Fence 1.52 m min to 2.0 m max; gates self-closing, self-latching ≥1.22 m above ground on pool side; kept locked when unsupervised. s. 4.1.1; s. 4.4.3(3); s. 4.4.3(4)
prohibited materials Barbed wire, electrical wiring, sharp projections; basket weave or lattice within required pool enclosure portion. s. 4.1.3.7; s. 4.1.3.4
scout note

Regulates private outdoor swimming pools, hot tubs and enclosures. Pool enclosure fence must be 1.52m-2.0m high, self-closing/self-latching gates, permit required before construction.

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