Fences & pool enclosures — Malahide, Ontario

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

In the Township of Malahide, Ontario, max height rear side: 2.4 m; pool enclosure: fence at least 1.2 m high, gate capable of being locked, located 1.0 m to 10 m from pool; sight triangle: triangular area bounded by front lot line, exterior side lot line, and line joining points 9.0 m from their intersection; no obstruction between 1.0 m and 3.0 m height above road centreline grade (except GC Zone). Source: Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 18-22, verified 2026-08-28.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 18-22 adopted bylaw
max height rear side 2.4 m s. 4.3(f): "no fence within the Municipality shall be greater than 2.4 metres in height"
pool enclosure fence at least 1.2 m high, gate capable of being locked, located 1.0 m to 10 m from pool s. 4.36(d)
sight triangle triangular area bounded by front lot line, exterior side lot line, and line joining points 9.0 m from their intersection; no obstruction between 1.0 m and 3.0 m height above road centreline grade (except GC Zone) s. 4.35
scout note

Sec. 4.3(f): unless specifically permitted otherwise, no fence anywhere in the Township may exceed 2.4 metres in height. Sec. 4.36: outdoor swimming pools must be in an interior side or rear yard (except on General Agricultural land), no closer than 1.5 metres to a rear or side lot line, no part of the pool more than 2.0 metres above grade,

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