Fences & pool enclosures — Morris-Turnberry, Ontario

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In the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, Ontario, permit required: True; pool enclosure: Fence not less than 60 inches height, completely enclosing pool; all gates self-closing and self-latching on pool side at top.; prohibited materials: barbed wire prohibited; electric current projection devices prohibited. Source: Swimming Pool Fence By-law No. 32-2002, verified 2026-08-28.

Swimming Pool Fence By-law No. 32-2002 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 5: "No person shall erect or alter any private outdoor swimming pool...unless a permit has been issued"
pool enclosure Fence not less than 60 inches height, completely enclosing pool; all gates self-closing and self-latching on pool side at top. s. 8 (15) "Every fence shall be not less than sixty (60) inches in height"; s. 8(h) "All gates or doors shall be equipped with self closing and self latching devices on the pool side at the top"
prohibited materials barbed wire prohibited; electric current projection devices prohibited s. 8(1) "The use of barbed wire in any manner or the use of any device to project electric current shall be prohibited"
scout note

Requires a permit and an enclosing fence for any private outdoor pool over 24 inches deep; fence minimum 60 inches (5ft) high with self-closing, self-latching gates; barbed wire and electric fencing prohibited.

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