Fences & pool enclosures — Georgian Bay, Ontario

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

In the Township of Georgian Bay, Ontario, permit required: True; pool enclosure: Minimum height 1.52 m (4 ft); gates self-closing and self-latching, locked at all times when owner not supervising.; prohibited materials: Barbed wire and electrical current strictly prohibited; lattice work prohibited.. Source: Swimming Pool Fence By-Law No. 2007-29, verified 2026-08-28.

Swimming Pool Fence By-Law No. 2007-29 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 3.6
pool enclosure Minimum height 1.52 m (4 ft); gates self-closing and self-latching, locked at all times when owner not supervising. s. 4.1; s. 5.1; s. 5.2
prohibited materials Barbed wire and electrical current strictly prohibited; lattice work prohibited. s. 4.12; s. 4.13
scout note

Regulates fences around privately owned outdoor swimming pools: enclosure min height 1.52m (5ft), effective height with lattice/spacing min 1.83m (6ft), min 1.2m (4ft) clearance to the enclosure, temporary construction fencing permitted.

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