How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Township of Limerick, Ontario, max height rear side: 1.8 m; max height front: 1.8 m; pool enclosure: Pool enclosed by fence min. ~1.52 m (5.0 ft) high [OCR-garbled metric], within ~4.5 m of pool [OCR-garbled]; no self-closing gate stated; sight triangle: Corner lot: 9 m along each street line from intersection; no fence/wall/hedge exceeding 1 m above adjacent road centreline within triangle. Source: Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2013-20 – Swimming Pools (5.24) & Fences (5.48), verified 2026-08-28.
Pool enclosed by fence min. ~1.52 m (5.0 ft) high [OCR-garbled metric], within ~4.5 m of pool [OCR-garbled]; no self-closing gate stated
s. 5.24(iv)
sight triangle
Corner lot: 9 m along each street line from intersection; no fence/wall/hedge exceeding 1 m above adjacent road centreline within triangle
s. 5.28
scout note
General fences capped at 1.8 m (5.9 ft) in urban areas. Swimming pools must be enclosed by a fence at least 1.52 m (5.0 ft) high, located within 4.5 m of the pool or by dwelling walls.