Fences & pool enclosures — Tecumseh, Ontario

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

In the Town of Tecumseh, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by By-law 2003-57 (as amended by By-law 2011-10) - Fence By-law, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Max height front: 1.22 meters (4.0 feet). Max height rear side: 1.9 meters (6.2 feet).

By-law 2003-57 (as amended by By-law 2011-10) - Fence By-law adopted bylaw
max height rear side 1.9 meters (6.2 feet) s. 5.1
max height front 1.22 meters (4.0 feet) s. 5.2
permit required yes s. 3.3
pool enclosure Minimum 1.22 m, maximum 1.9 m height; completely encloses pool; gates self-closing and self-latching on inside at top. s. 6.1(a), s. 6.6(b)
sight triangle No fence closer than 9 meters (29.5 feet) to an intersection s. 4.5
prohibited materials Barbed wire prohibited; electric fences prohibited except livestock on agricultural property. s. 4.4, s. 4.10
scout note

Residential fences max 1.9m in side/rear yards, 1.22m in front yards. Privately-owned pools (incl. front-yard pools) require an enclosure fence between 1.22m and 1.9m high of chain-link, vertical board, iron, aluminum or plastic construction.

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