How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Township of Johnson, Ontario, pool enclosure: Open pool areas totally enclosed by fence of suitable materials, minimum height 1.5 m [4.9 ft], with a self-locking gate.; sight triangle: Fences prohibited within sight triangles; sight distances 15 m in commercial/industrial zones, 10 m in all other zones.. Source: Township of Johnson Zoning By-law 91-219 (Consolidation), verified 2026-08-28.
Township of Johnson Zoning By-law 91-219 (Consolidation)
adopted bylaw
pool enclosure
Open pool areas totally enclosed by fence of suitable materials, minimum height 1.5 m [4.9 ft], with a self-locking gate.
s. 4.1.2(a)
sight triangle
Fences prohibited within sight triangles; sight distances 15 m in commercial/industrial zones, 10 m in all other zones.
s. 4.32.1 and s. 4.32.2
scout note
Zoning by-law requires open pools be enclosed by a fence at least 1.5m high with a self-locking gate; above-ground pools capped at 2m and must sit 5m from the fence. Corner-lot obstructions (fence/tree/hedge) also restricted.