How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Township of Beckwith, Ontario, pool enclosure: Fence not less than 1.2 m high, sturdy material, gate capable of being locked; pool must be totally enclosed; sight triangle: Triangle with sides of 6 m along each street from street corner formed by lot lines; no obstruction permitted within. Source: Zoning By-law No. 91-14 (Office Consolidation), verified 2026-08-28.
Fence not less than 1.2 m high, sturdy material, gate capable of being locked; pool must be totally enclosed
s. 3.24
sight triangle
Triangle with sides of 6 m along each street from street corner formed by lot lines; no obstruction permitted within
s. 3.5
scout note
Section 3.24 requires swimming pools be totally enclosed by a fence at least 1.2m high, made of sturdy material, with a self-locking gate; no separate general fence-height clause found.