Fences & pool enclosures — Welland, Ontario

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

In the City of Welland, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Fence By-law 2022-82 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-08-29. A permit is required. Max height front: 1 metre. Max height rear side: 2.5 metres.

Fence By-law 2022-82 adopted bylaw
max height rear side 2.5 metres s. 5.1
max height front 1 metre s. 5.2 and s. 5.3
sight triangle no fence or hedge in visibility triangle exceeding 1 metre in height, except open wire fence not obstructing vision s. 3.3
prohibited materials used vehicle tires, railway ties, plywood, scrap metal; barbed wire and electric fence in residential zones s. 3.4, s. 5.4
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Regulates fences and privacy screens in the City of Welland. Residential zones: no fence on or adjacent to a rear, interior side or exterior side lot line may exceed 2.5 m, and no fence in a required front yard or on a front lot line may exceed 1 m; barbed wire and electric fences are prohibited. Non-residential zones: maximum 2.5

Swimming Pool Enclosure By-law 2022-70 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 5.1
pool enclosure Minimum height 1.5 m (5 ft) from grade; gates must have self-closing device and lockable self-latching device located near top interior of gate. s. 7.2.1; s. 7.4.1
prohibited materials barbed wire or similar dangerous devices; transmission of electrical current through Pool Enclosure s. 7.2.4
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Regulates swimming pool enclosures city-wide. A Pool Enclosure Permit must be obtained from the Chief Building Official before a pool is installed; permits are valid six months and renewable once. Permanent enclosures must extend from the ground to at least 1.5 m (5 ft) measured from grade outside the enclosure, be built of wood, metal or chain link to the

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: http://www.city.welland.on.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-29 · Fences & pool enclosures across Ontario · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities