Fences & pool enclosures — Russell, Ontario

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In the Township of Russell, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Fence By-Law (By-law 92-2012, office consolidation to 2019-12-16) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Max height front: 0.9 metres (2.46 feet). Max height rear side: 7 feet.

Fence By-Law (By-law 92-2012, office consolidation to 2019-12-16) adopted bylaw
max height rear side 7 feet s. 4.1(a)
max height front 0.9 metres (2.46 feet) s. 4.1(d)
sight triangle No Fence exceeding 0.75 metres (3 feet) in height may be erected within any Sight Triangle s. 4.1(f)
prohibited materials Sheet metal or corrugated metal panels; barbed wire; electric fences; page wire (exceptions for agricultural/industrial uses) s. 2.4, s. 6.1, s. 6.2, s. 6.3
scout note

Residential fences may not exceed 2.1 m (7 ft) in any yard other than a front yard (decorative archways and gates may exceed this by 50 cm) and 0.9 m in a front yard; on a through lot a fence within 6 m of the rear lot line is capped at 0.9 m. Non-residential fences may not exceed 2.4 m

Pool By-Law (By-law 35-2012, as amended by 2019-151) adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 8: "No person shall excavate for, install, construct or place a pool or spa in the Township of Russell without first obtaining a permit"
pool enclosure Minimum 4 ft (1.2 m) high enclosure required around all pools; self-closing, self-latching gate at top inside; no gaps greater than 4 inches. s. 13(a); s. 14(a)(b)
prohibited materials Barbed wire, electrically energized fencing, sharp projections not permitted as enclosure. s. 13(h)(iii): "Barbed wire or fencing energized by electrical current, sharp projections or any other dangerous characteristics shall not be used"
scout note

Requires a permit before installing a swimming pool, spa or other artificial pond, and prohibits placing or leaving water in one unless it is completely enclosed. Any pool less than 4 ft (1.2 m) high must sit inside a 4 ft (1.2 m) enclosure measured from ground level, and inflatable or climbable-walled pools always need one. No gap greater than

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