Fences & pool enclosures — Cavan Monaghan, Ontario

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

In the Township of Cavan Monaghan, Ontario, permit required: True; pool enclosure: Minimum height 1.22 meters (4 feet) or 1.524 meters (5 feet). Gates must be self-closing and self-latching.; prohibited materials: No barbed wire, electrical wiring, sharp projections or any other dangerous characteristics.. Source: Pool By-law 2012-59, verified 2026-08-28.

Pool By-law 2012-59 adopted bylaw
permit required True Application and Fees
pool enclosure Minimum height 1.22 meters (4 feet) or 1.524 meters (5 feet). Gates must be self-closing and self-latching. s. 6.4.1, 6.4.2, 8.1.3
prohibited materials No barbed wire, electrical wiring, sharp projections or any other dangerous characteristics. s. 7.6.1
scout note

Requires owners of privately owned outdoor pools (holding water over 61 cm deep) to erect and maintain a fenced enclosure with gates. Minimum enclosure height is 1.22 m (4 ft) for a detached, semi-detached or up-to-four-unit dwelling, and 1.524 m (5 ft) for a multi-unit development of more than four units or a commercial development. Prescribes chain-link and wood construction

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: http://www.cavanmonaghan.net/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities