Fences & pool enclosures — Smiths Falls, Ontario

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

In the Town of Smiths Falls, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Fence By-law (By-law No. 7163-96) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-21. A permit is required. Max height front: 1.0m (3.28 ft). Max height rear side: 2.0m (6.56 ft).

Fence By-law (By-law No. 7163-96) adopted bylaw
max height rear side 2.0m (6.56 ft) s. 5.1(i)
max height front 1.0m (3.28 ft) s. 5.1(ii)
sight triangle No fence in site triangle exceeding 0.8m in height above the centre line of the street s. 4.7
prohibited materials electric current intended to give electric shock; barbed wire on residential property s. 4.11; s. 5.5
scout note

Residential fences max 2.0m in rear/side yards, 1.0m in front yards; corner-lot site triangle max 0.8m; no barbed wire on residential fences; requires compliance with separate Pool Enclosure By-law for pools.

Pool Enclosure By-law (By-law No. 7166-96, office consolidation incl. By-law 8148-2008) adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 3.0: "without first obtaining an enclosure permit from the Town"
pool enclosure Minimum 1.5m height above grade; max 100mm gap below enclosure/gate; gates self-closing with self-latching device at top inside, lockable. s. 5.4 (min height 1.5m), s. 5.5 (max 100mm gap below), s. 7.1(iii)–(iv) (self-closing, self-latching, lockable)
prohibited materials barbed wire, electrical wiring, sharp projections or any other dangerous feature s. 6.3(iii): "no barbed wire, electrical wiring, sharp projections or any other dangerous feature"
scout note

Requires a permit to build a privately-owned outdoor pool; enclosure minimum height 1.5m with self-closing, self-latching, lockable gates; sets minimum pool setbacks from lot lines.

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