Fences & pool enclosures — Asphodel–Norwood, Ontario
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Township of Asphodel–Norwood, Ontario, permit required: True; pool enclosure: Minimum 1.22m (4ft) for residential ≤4 units; 1.83m (6ft) for multi-family/commercial; gates must be self-closing, self-latching, and lockable when pool unoccupied.; prohibited materials: Electric current through fence, snow fence, barbed wire, and sharp objects prohibited.; max height rear side: 2.0 metres (6'-6"). Source: By-law 2018-41 Swimming Pools and Enclosures By-law; By-law 2018-55 Fence By-law, verified 2026-08-28.
By-law 2018-41 Swimming Pools and Enclosures By-law
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 6: 'No person shall construct or install...a swimming pool without first having obtained a pool permit'
pool enclosure
Minimum 1.22m (4ft) for residential ≤4 units; 1.83m (6ft) for multi-family/commercial; gates must be self-closing, self-latching, and lockable when pool unoccupied.
s. 14(a)(i), 14(a)(ii), 14(c)(iv), s. 11
prohibited materials
Electric current through fence, snow fence, barbed wire, and sharp objects prohibited.
s. 14(b)(v), s. 14(b)(vi)
scout note
Requires pool enclosures minimum 1.22m (4ft) high with self-closing, self-latching gates; sets baluster spacing and setback rules for above/in-ground pools. Repeals By-law 2006-24.
By-law 2018-55 Fence By-law
adopted bylaw
max height rear side
2.0 metres (6'-6")
s. 7(a) "shall not exceed a height of 2.0 metres (6'-6")"
max height front
1 metres (3'3") solid / 1.2 metres (4') open materials
s. 7(c) "shall not exceed 1 metres (3'3") in height when constructed of solid materials and does not exceed 1.2 metres (4') in height when constructed of open materials"
sight triangle
No fence in sight triangle exceeding 1 metres (3'-3") solid or 1.2 metres (4') open materials; triangle formed by 9.1 m along each street line from intersection
Residential fences: rear/side max 2.0m; near water beyond 9.1m of dwelling max 1.2m; front/exterior side max 1m (solid) or 1.2m (open). Non-residential max 2.4m (1.2m within 7.6m of front lot line). Repeals By-law 2009-25.