Fences & pool enclosures — Clarington, Ontario

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

In the Municipality of Clarington, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Clarington Fence By-law 2000-105, consolidated July 5, 2016, verified 2026-10-28. Max height front: 1.2 metres (4 feet). Max height rear side: 2.14 metres (7 feet). Pool enclosure: Fence not less than 1.2 metres (4 feet) nor greater than 2.14 metres (7 feet); gates self-closing and self-latching.

Clarington Fence By-law 2000-105, consolidated July 5, 2016 adopted bylaw
max height rear side 2.14 metres (7 feet) s. 4.1
max height front 1.2 metres (4 feet) s. 4.2
pool enclosure Fence not less than 1.2 metres (4 feet) nor greater than 2.14 metres (7 feet); gates self-closing and self-latching. s. 5.4(1); s. 5.9(2)
sight triangle fences shall be required to comply with all sight triangle regulations as set out in the Municipality's Comprehensive Zoning By-law s. 4.4
prohibited materials barbed wire; devices transmitting electric current s. 3.2; s. 3.4
scout note

Sections 4.1–4.2 limit residential rear and side-yard fences to 2.14 metres and front-yard fences to 1.2 metres. Section 3 restricts barbed and electric fencing and obstructions to driver visibility; section 5 regulates pool enclosures.

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