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Fences & pool enclosures — Oliver Paipoonge, Ontario: Zoning By-law 01-2019 (Revised January 2025) - Section 3.24 Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs

In the Municipality of Oliver Paipoonge, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Zoning By-law 01-2019 (Revised January 2025) - Section 3.24 Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs, verified 2026-09-25. Sight triangle: No building, structure, or landscaping shall exceed 0.8 m within a sight triangle; 6 m dimension in residential zones, 7.5 m in other zones.

Zoning By-law 01-2019 (Revised January 2025) - Section 3.24 Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs adopted bylaw

pool enclosure	Every swimming pool and hot tub shall be enclosed and secured to prevent access without permission, and in accordance with applicable law. No height or gate specifics stated.	s. 3.24(iii): "enclosed and secured to prevent access without permission"
sight triangle	No building, structure, or landscaping shall exceed 0.8 m within a sight triangle; 6 m dimension in residential zones, 7.5 m in other zones.	s. 3.22(ii); Table 3.22

scout note

Section 3.24 requires every swimming pool/hot tub be 'enclosed and secured to prevent access without permission, and in accordance with applicable law', plus numeric setbacks (e.g. 1.8 m from dwelling, zone-based side/rear lot-line setbacks).