Fences & pool enclosures — Val Rita-Harty, Ontario

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

In the Township of Val Rita-Harty, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Fence By-law (By-law No. 1165-24) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Max height front: 1 metre (3 ft). Max height rear side: 2.1 metres (7 feet).

Fence By-law (By-law No. 1165-24) adopted bylaw
max height rear side 2.1 metres (7 feet) s. 5.2
max height front 1 metre (3 ft) s. 5.2
sight triangle No fence shall obscure clear view at street intersections within the sight triangle as per the Zoning By-law; maximum 1 metre height within sight triangle s. 2.4(f); s. 5.1
prohibited materials barbed wire, chicken wire, sharp materials, steel wire cable, chains, demolition material, used/new metal roofing, corrugated tin or fibreglass, electric current devices s. 2.5
scout note

Fence by-law repealing By-law 1028-16. On residential property a fence may not exceed 2.1 m (7 ft) in a side or rear yard or 1 m (3 ft) in a front yard; 2.4 m (8 ft) where the fence is contiguous to abutting non-residential property; tennis-court fences up to 3.65 m (12 ft). On non-residential property the limits are 2.4

Swimming Pool By-law (By-law No. 1164-24) adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 3.1
pool enclosure Minimum 1.5 m, maximum 2.1 m high enclosure required around pools; self-closing, self-latching gate at top inside. s. 5.1(a); s. 6.1(b)
prohibited materials Barbed wire, electrically energized fencing, sharp projections prohibited. s. 5.1(i)
scout note

Swimming pool by-law requiring a permit from the Building Department before installing a pool, spa or other artificial pond, and requiring the pool to be completely surrounded by an approved enclosure before it is filled. A pool wall under 1.2 m (4 ft) high must have an enclosure between 1.5 m (4.98 ft) and 2.1 m (6.98 ft); an enclosure

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