Fences & pool enclosures — Ashfield–Colborne–Wawanosh, Ontario
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Township of Ashfield–Colborne–Wawanosh, Ontario, max height rear side: 2.0 metres; max height front: 1.3 metres; sight triangle: For corner lots, the provisions of the Site Triangle Section of the zoning by-law shall also apply.; permit required: True. Source: By-law 21-2006 Residential Fences By-law; By-law 61-2002 Swimming Pool Fences By-law, verified 2026-08-28.
s. 2: "maximum height of a fence in the rear and side yards shall not exceed 2.0 metres"
max height front
1.3 metres
s. 2: "maximum height of a fence in the front yard shall not exceed 1.3 metres"
sight triangle
For corner lots, the provisions of the Site Triangle Section of the zoning by-law shall also apply.
s. 2: "For corner lots, the provisions of the Site Triangle Section of the zoning by-law shall also apply."
scout note
Regulates residential fences in settlement areas: front-yard fences max 1.3m, rear/side-yard fences max 2.0m.
By-law 61-2002 Swimming Pool Fences By-law
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 3.1: 'No person shall construct or cause to be constructed a swimming pool without having first obtained a swimming pool fence permit'
pool enclosure
Minimum height 153 cm (60 inches); gate must have self-closing and self-latching device; self-latching device at top of gate on poolside.
s. 5.1: 'not less than 153 centimetres (60 inches)'; s. 5.8; s. 5.9
scout note
Requires owners of outdoor swimming pools to erect and maintain an enclosure at least 153cm (60in) high with self-latching gates and limited opening/rail spacing.