Fences & pool enclosures — Midland, Ontario

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

In the Town of Midland, Ontario, permit required: True; pool enclosure: Minimum 1.2 m (4 ft) high enclosure around entire pool; gates self-closing with self-latching device near top inside; locked when not in active use.; prohibited materials: barbed or razor wire, electrified wire, sharp projections, or any other unsafe or dangerous feature. Source: Pool Enclosure By-law 2026-27, verified 2026-08-28.

Pool Enclosure By-law 2026-27 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 3.1
pool enclosure Minimum 1.2 m (4 ft) high enclosure around entire pool; gates self-closing with self-latching device near top inside; locked when not in active use. s. 5.1(a); s. 5.1(g)(ii); s. 3.7(b)
prohibited materials barbed or razor wire, electrified wire, sharp projections, or any other unsafe or dangerous feature s. 3.12
scout note

Requires a Pool Enclosure Permit and regulates enclosures for outdoor pools deeper than 0.6 m (2 ft). An in-ground pool must be enclosed around its entire perimeter by a fence at least 1.2 m (4 ft) high measured from grade or any raised deck outside the enclosure, with openings no larger than 3.8 cm (1.5 in), no more than 100

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