How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Township of Rideau Lakes, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by By-Law 2018-59 - Regulate Enclosures Around Swimming Pools (Swimming Pool Enclosure By-Law) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Pool enclosure: Minimum 1.2 m (4 ft) enclosure required completely enclosing pool area; gates must be self-closing and self-latching at top inside.
By-Law 2018-59 - Regulate Enclosures Around Swimming Pools (Swimming Pool Enclosure By-Law)
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
WHEREAS … require the owners of privately owned outdoor swimming pools … to obtain a permit
pool enclosure
Minimum 1.2 m (4 ft) enclosure required completely enclosing pool area; gates must be self-closing and self-latching at top inside.
s. 4(4); s. 5(2)
scout note
Requires a permit and a minimum 1.2m (4 ft) enclosure/fence around privately-owned outdoor swimming pools before they may be filled or used, with detailed chain-link/vertical-board construction and self-latching gate specifications.
By-law Number 98-109 - Being a By-Law to prescribe the height and description of a lawful fence within the Township of Rideau Lakes
adopted bylaw
Sets minimum lawful line-fence height of 1.22m (4 ft) under the Line Fences Act, with detailed construction standards for barbed wire, woven wire, chain-link and rail/board fence types.