Fences & pool enclosures — Machar, Ontario

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

In the Township of Machar, Ontario, permit required: True; pool enclosure: Fence/guard not less than 1.2 m (48 inches) from top of pool; gates self-closing and self-latching on pool side.; prohibited materials: No electric current through fence; no barbed wire.. Source: By-law No. 6-12 (Swimming Pools By-law), verified 2026-08-28.

By-law No. 6-12 (Swimming Pools By-law) adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 3(1): 'No person shall construct a pool or erect a fence around same without first acquiring the necessary permit'
pool enclosure Fence/guard not less than 1.2 m (48 inches) from top of pool; gates self-closing and self-latching on pool side. s. 3(2)(a), s. 5(1)(c)
prohibited materials No electric current through fence; no barbed wire. s. 3(2)(b)(iv)-(v)
scout note

Requires a permit to build a pool or fence, and a fully enclosing fence at least 1.2m high around private outdoor pools, with restrictions on gaps, climbable rails, barbed wire and electric current; self-closing/latching gates required.

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