Fences & pool enclosures — Pelham, Ontario

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

In the Town of Pelham, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Lawful Fences By-law 4157(2019) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-21. A permit is required. Max height front: 1.22 m (4'-0"). Max height rear side: 1.82 m (6'-0").

Lawful Fences By-law 4157(2019) adopted bylaw
max height rear side 1.82 m (6'-0") s. 7: "No fence of a greater height than 1.82 m (6'-0") above the adjoining ground level shall be erected ... in any rear yard"
max height front 1.22 m (4'-0") s. 6: "No fence of a greater height than 1.22 m (4'-0") above the adjoining ground level shall be erected ... in any front yard"
sight triangle No fence greater than 0.5 m (1.8 ft.) above grade within 9.1 m (30'0") of any roadway intersection s. 5; s. 8.3: "No fence of a greater height than 0.5 m (1.8 ft.) above the grade level of any adjacent roadway ... within 9.1 m (30'0") of any roadway intersection"
prohibited materials Barbed wire, razor wire, other barbed material; electrified fences (exceptions for agricultural and provincial/federal uses) s. 11 (barbed/razor wire); s. 12 (electrified fences)
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Front-yard fences max 1.22 m (4 ft); side/rear-yard fences max 1.82 m (6 ft); fences within 9.1 m of a road intersection limited to 0.5 m to preserve sight lines. Repeals By-law 1034(1985).

Swimming Pool and Hot Tub By-law 60-2023 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 4.1
pool enclosure Height 1.5 m to 1.82 m; clearance ≤100 mm from ground; gates self-closing, self-latching, and lockable on pool-facing side. s. 6.2(a); s. 6.6(e); s. 6.6(f)
prohibited materials Barbed wire and ability to project electrical current prohibited on gates. s. 6.6(c)
scout note

Requires a Pool Permit before constructing an above-ground or in-ground outdoor swimming pool, and the pool and enclosure must be inspected and approved by the Town before water is placed in it. A pool must be surrounded by a permanent enclosure (fence, wall, barrier or building wall) not less than 1.5 m and not more than 1.82 m high, with

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