Fences & pool enclosures — Woolwich, Ontario

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

In the Township of Woolwich, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Comprehensive Zoning By-law 26-2024, Section 4 - General Regulations (Corner Lots) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Pool enclosure: Minimum 1.52 m (5 ft) high fence enclosure required; gate must have self-latching or self-closing device with lock.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 26-2024, Section 4 - General Regulations (Corner Lots) adopted bylaw
sight triangle No building, structure, or vegetation permitted within sight triangle (6.0 m from intersection of lot lines abutting public roads); vegetation max 0.75 m above finished grade within sight triangle. s. 4.15 a) — "triangular space formed by joining the point of each property line adjacent to a public road at a distance of 6.0 metres"
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Zoning by-law sets no general height limit on boundary fences except within a corner-lot daylight/sight triangle (6m from the intersection of two road allowances), where no fence, structure or vegetation may be erected.

Pool Fence By-law 52-2007 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 4.1: 'No person shall construct or use a pool for which a permit has not been issued'
pool enclosure Minimum 1.52 m (5 ft) high fence enclosure required; gate must have self-latching or self-closing device with lock. s. 4.4(b), s. 4.4(c)
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Requires a permit from the Chief Building Official, and a fence enclosure, for any outdoor swimming pool or hot tub capable of holding water 93.98 cm (37 in) deep at any point. The fence must be at least 1.52 m (5 ft) high measured from the highest adjacent grade, sit no more than 100 mm (4 in) above the ground,

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: http://www.woolwich.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-25 · Fences & pool enclosures across Ontario · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities