Fences & pool enclosures — Cornwall, Ontario

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

In the City of Cornwall, Ontario, max height rear side: 76 inches (6' 4"); max height front: 36 inches (3'-0"); permit required: True; pool enclosure: Minimum 48 inches (4'-0") height. Gates require self-closing and self-latching device mounted 60 inches (5'-0") min above grade.. Source: By-law 040-2008 (as amended) - Fences and Swimming Pool Enclosures, verified 2026-08-28.

By-law 040-2008 (as amended) - Fences and Swimming Pool Enclosures adopted bylaw
max height rear side 76 inches (6' 4") By-law # 2014-098 Item 2
max height front 36 inches (3'-0") s. 5.3
permit required True s. 4.1
pool enclosure Minimum 48 inches (4'-0") height. Gates require self-closing and self-latching device mounted 60 inches (5'-0") min above grade. s. 9.5(a); s. 10.1(c)
sight triangle Fence within 120 inches (10'-0") of driveway/street intersection must not exceed 36 inches (3'-0") in height. s. 5.7
prohibited materials Barbed wire, sharp material, electric fences, sheet metal, corrugated metal, chicken wire (exceptions apply for industrial/agricultural/commercial). s. 7.1; s. 7.3; s. 7.4
scout note

Requires a permit for any fence or swimming pool enclosure in the City of Cornwall. Fence heights: 36 in (3 ft) in a front yard, including front yards of corner lots; 60 in (5 ft) in a rear or side yard abutting a street; and 72 in (6 ft) in a rear or side yard not abutting a street, increased

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: https://cornwall.ca · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities