How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Township of Armour, Ontario, max height front: 1 m within 3 m of any street line (residential interior lots in Residential Zones); pool enclosure: Fence at least 2 m high with lockable gate, located 1–10 m from pool; sight triangle: Corner lot: no building, structure or planting obstructing motor vehicle vision within triangle formed by points 10 m along each street line from intersection. Source: By-law No. 23-2010 - A By-law to Amend By-law No. 27-95, The Zoning By-law of the Township of Armour (consolidated July 9, 2025), verified 2026-08-28.
By-law No. 23-2010 - A By-law to Amend By-law No. 27-95, The Zoning By-law of the Township of Armour (consolidated July 9, 2025)
adopted bylaw
max height front
1 m within 3 m of any street line (residential interior lots in Residential Zones)
s. 5.9(e)(i)
pool enclosure
Fence at least 2 m high with lockable gate, located 1–10 m from pool
s. 5.27
sight triangle
Corner lot: no building, structure or planting obstructing motor vehicle vision within triangle formed by points 10 m along each street line from intersection
s. 5.25
scout note
Every swimming pool must be enclosed by a fence at least 2 m (6 ft) high with a lockable gate. On residential lots, fences/hedges over 1 m within 3 m of a street line (interior lots) or that impede vision (corner lots) are prohibited.