How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Municipality of Calvin, Ontario, pool enclosure: Totally enclosed by fence, minimum height 1.21 m [4 ft] with self-locking gate.; sight triangle: No obstruction higher than 0.75 m [2.5 ft] except chain link fence for school or park.. Source: Zoning By-law (Office Consolidation, March 9, 2010), verified 2026-08-28.
Zoning By-law (Office Consolidation, March 9, 2010)
adopted bylaw
pool enclosure
Totally enclosed by fence, minimum height 1.21 m [4 ft] with self-locking gate.
s. 4.1.2(a)(i)
sight triangle
No obstruction higher than 0.75 m [2.5 ft] except chain link fence for school or park.
s. 4.28
scout note
Requires open swimming pools be enclosed by a fence/wall at least 1.21m high with a self-locking gate (above-ground pool height capped at 2m); corner lots must keep sight triangles clear of obstructions over 0.75m.