Fences & pool enclosures — Aurora, Ontario

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

In the Town of Aurora, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Fence and Pool Enclosure By-law No. 6429-22, verified 2026-10-26. Max height front: 1.2 meters. Max height rear side: 2.0 meters. Pool enclosure: At least 1.5 m (Single Residential) or 2.0 m (other); gates self-closing with lockable, self-latching device.

Fence and Pool Enclosure By-law No. 6429-22 adopted bylaw
max height rear side 2.0 meters Schedule "A", item 10
max height front 1.2 meters Schedule "A", item 1
pool enclosure At least 1.5 m (Single Residential) or 2.0 m (other); gates self-closing with lockable, self-latching device. s. 6.1(a), (c)(i)
sight triangle Fence within 2.4 meters of a Driveway must be open mesh chain-link or equivalent Open-Fence Construction for at least 2.4 meters from the Lot Line so as not to obstruct the view of the boulevard or highway; parking lot fences must not restrict sight lines. s. 4.7(a)-(b)
prohibited materials Barbed/chicken wire, sharp material, sheet/corrugated metal, electrified fencing (except agricultural livestock), and non-permanent materials. s. 4.2(a)-(d)
scout note

By-law 6429-22 Schedule A: fences max 1.2 m in front yards (2.0 m on Estate/Rural lots set back 2.4 m+), 2.0 m elsewhere on residential lots (2.5 m abutting multi-res/non-res/walkways), 1.2 m within 2.4 m of driveways. Pool enclosures min 1.5 m (single residential) / 2.0 m (other), self-closing self-latching gates; permit required.

Aurora Fences page (FAQ)

Max 2.0 m side/rear, 1.2 m front yard; no fence permit unless installing a pool; cost-sharing is a civil matter.

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: http://www.Aurora.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-26 · Fences & pool enclosures across Ontario · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities