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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH DUMFRIES
BY-LAW NUMBER 3522-24
A BY-LAW TO REGULATE FENCES WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH
DUMFRIES AND TO REPEAL BY-LAW NUMBER 3473-24
WHEREAS subsection 11 (3)7 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended
(the "Municipal Act'), authorizes a municipality to pass by-laws respecting structures,
including fences;
AND WHEREAS subsections 11 (2)6 and 11 (2)8 of the Municipal Act authorizes a
municipality to pass by-laws respecting the health, safety and well-being of persons and
respecting the protection of persons and property;
AND WHEREAS section 436 of the Municipal Act, a municipality has the power to pass
By-laws providing that the municipality may enter on land at any reasonable time for the
purpose of carrying out an inspection to determine compliance of a By-law of the
municipality passed under this Act;
AND WHEREAS section 438 of the Municipal Act, a municipality has the power to pass
By-laws providing that the municipality may, in the circumstances set out in the by-
laws, undertake inspections pursuant to orders under section 438 of the Act;
AND WHEREAS section 446 of the Municipal Act authorizes a municipality, under a by-
law, to direct or require a person to do a matter thing and the municipality may also
provide that, in default of it being done by the person directed or required to do it, the
matter or thing shall be done at the person's expense , and the municipality may
recover the costs of doing the matter or thing from the person by action or adding the
costs to the tax roll and collecting them in the same manner as property taxes;
AND WHEREAS section 425 of the Municipal Act authorizes a municipality to pass a
by-law providing that a person who contravenes a by-law of the municipality is guilty of
an offence;
AND WHEREAS section 429 of the Municipal Act authorizes a municipality to establish
a system of fines for the offences under a by-law;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township of North Dumfries
deems it desirable to pass a by-law regulating fences within its jurisdiction;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of North Dumfries enacts as follows:
1. Short Title
1.1 This By-law may be cited as the "Fence By-law".
2. Definitions
2.1 For the purpose of this by-law, the following definitions shall apply.
a) "Agricultural Zone" means any of the following zones pursuant to the
Zoning By-law: Z1, Z12 and Z14 when used for the purposes of
farming as defined in the Zoning By-law;
b) "Building Line" means the regulatory or established building line as
defined by the applicable Zoning By-law affecting the property;
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c) "Building envelope" means that area of a lot within which a principal
building could be constructed in compliance with the site development
specifications as outlined in the applicable Zoning By-law;
d) "Chief Building Official" means the Chief Building Official of the
Township, or their designate;
e) "Corner Daylight Triangle" means the triangular area formed on a
Corner Lot by measuring the distance of 5 metres (16.4 feet) along
the Front Lot Line and Exterior Side Lot Line from their point of
intersection on roads under the jurisdiction of the Township and
means the triangular area formed on a Corner Lot by measuring the
distance of 15 metres (49 feet) along the Front Lot Line and Exterior
Side Lot Line from their point of intersection on roads under the
jurisdiction of the Region of Waterloo or the Province of Ontario, more
particularly described in Schedule "F" attached hereto;
f) "Corner Lot" means a Lot situated at the intersection of and abutting
upon two Highways, or upon two parts of the same Highway;
g) "Council" means the municipal council of the Township;
h) "Driveway Daylight Triangle" means the triangular area formed by
measuring 4 metres ( 13 feet) along the driveway from the Lot Line and
4 metres (13 feet) along the Lot Lines adjoining the driveway in either
direction, more particularly described in Schedule "F" attached hereto;
i) "Effective Ground Level" means the average level of the ground
within 1 metre (3 feet 3inches) horizontally in any direction from the
point being considered;
j) "Exterior Side Lot Line" means a Side Lot Line abutting a Highway;
k) "Exterior Side Yard" means a Side Yard that abuts a Highway;
I) "Farm Fence" means a Fence erected for the purpose of containing
livestock, enclosing crops, water areas, woodlots, buildings, fields or
laneways for the operation of agriculture;
m) "Fence" a structure consisting of railings, wall, vertical members,
horizontal members, diagonal members, masonry, or any combination
thereof, erected as a barrier, enclosure or demarcation outside the
building envelope. A deck used in combination with a fence is
permitted in compliance with the site development specifications as
outlined in the applicable zoning by-law. A retaining wall or hedge shall
not be used as a fence for the purposes of this by-law. A fence shall
include:
i) every post, door, gate, closure or any combination thereof, that
adjoins, abuts or attaches thereto; and
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ii) any component or element that physically or visually combines
with or appears to contribute to the use or purpose of the fence
whether attached thereto or self-supported.
Notwithstanding any other portion of this definition, a fence shall not
include self-supported hedges, trees, or other vegetation or a privacy
screen erected in compliance with the provisions of this by-law.
n)
"Front Lot Line" means the Lot Line that divides the Lot from a
Highway, and in the case of a Corner Lot, the shorter line that abuts a
Highway shall be the Front Lot Line
o)
"Front Yard" means a Yard extending across the will width of the Lot
between the Front Lot Line and the nearest main wall of the principal
building or structure on the Lot;
p) "Height" means the vertical distance measured from the Effective
Ground Level where the Fence posts are embedded to the finished
top of the Fence; where a Fence is located on top of a retaining wall,
"Height" means vertical distance measured from the top of the
retaining wall to the finished top of the Fence;
q) "Highway" means the same as defined in the Municipal Act, 2001;
r) "Lot" means a parcel of land with a boundary defined by an original
survey or by a registered plan;
s) "Lot Line" means the boundary of a Lot as defined by an original
survey or by a registered plan;
t) "Municipal Law Enforcement Officer" means an individual
appointed by the Township pursuant to section 55 of the Community
Safety and Policing Act, 2019, S.O. 2019, c. 1, Sched. 1, as
amended from time to time, or other person appointed by by-law and
charged with the duty of enforcing the provisions of the by-laws of
the Corporation or any successor thereof;
u) "Owner" means the registered owner of the Lot, the occupant or
tenant of the Lot, or a person who is managing the Lot;
v) "Privately-Owned Outdoor Swimming Pool" Shall mean a structure,
basin, chamber or tank containing or capable of containing water, and
·is designed to be used for swimming or wading that;
a) Has a depth of more than 762mm (30 inches) at any point;
b) Is not under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Building Code;
c) Is not completely inside a building;
d) Includes above ground, on ground, inground and swim spa;
e) Is not owned by government or a local board or commission
constituted under any statue or by-law;
f) Is not a pond or reservoir to be utilized for farming purposes;
and
g) Excludes storm water management ponds.
w) "Rear Lot Line" means the Lot Line opposite to the Lot's Front Lot
Line;
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x) "Rear Yard" means a Yard extending across the full width of the Lot
between the Rear Lot Line and the nearest main wall of any principal
building or structure on the Lot;
y) "Residential Zone" means any of the following zones pursuant to the
Zoning By-law: Z2, Z2A, Z3, Z4, Z4a, Z4b, Z4c, Z4d, Z5 and Z5a;
z) "Self-Closing Device" means a mechanical device or spring which
returns a Pool Enclosure gate to its closed position within 30 seconds
after it has been opened.
aa) "Self-Latching Device" means a mechanical device or latch which is
engaged each time the gate is secured to its closed position, which
will not allow the gate to be re-opened by pushing or pulling, and which
will ensure the Pool Enclosure gate remains closed until unlatched by
either lifting or turning the device itself directly or by a key.
bb) "Shadow Fence" shall mean a Fence consisting of alternating
vertical boards on both sides of a top and bottom rail;
cc) "Side Lot Line" means a Lot Line other than a Front Lot Line and
Rear Lot Line;
dd) "Side Yard" means a Yard between the nearest main wall of the
principal building or structure on a Lot and the Side Lot Line, extending
from the Front Yard to the Rear Yard, and shall include an Exterior
Side Yard;
ee) "Snow Fence" means a Fence commonly used for the control of
snow;
ff) "Township" means The Corporation of the Township of North
Dumfries;
gg) "Yard" means a space open from the ground to the sky unoccupied
except for accessory buildings and structures, on a Lot on which a
principal building or structure is situated, and includes a Front Yard,
Side Yard and Rear Yard; and
hh) "Zoning By-law" means a By-law 689-83, enacted by Council under
section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13 and as may be
duly amended or replaced.
3. General Provisions
3.1. No person shall construct or maintain a Fence on Township property.
3.2. No person shall construct or maintain a Farm Fence except in an Agricultural
Zone, Mineral Aggregate Zone or an Open Space Zone, as defined by the Zoning
By-law.
3.3. No person shall construct or maintain a Snow Fence except for a temporary
purpose or to temporarily control snow on a lot.
3.4. The Owner shall maintain a Fence located on their Lot in accordance with
section 3.3 of the Township Property Standards By-law No. 3471-24 as may be
amended or replaced from time to time.
3.5. Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law, and subject to section 3.6 below,
any Fence that is in existence prior to the date of the enactment of this By-law and
in compliance with other applicable regulations including Township By-laws, the
proof of which shall lie with the Owner, shall be deemed to comply with this Bylaw
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and may be maintained with the same material, height and dimensions as
previously existed including any repair work that may be done to such Fence. This
bylaw shall apply to all swimming pool fences constructed or replaced in the
Township of North Dumfries on or after September 27, 2022.
The provisions of this bylaw shall not prevent the use of an existing swimming pool
fence, if such swimming pool fence was constructed and has enclosed a swimming
pool from the date of its construction on or before September 26, 2022, and was
built in accordance with the regulations of the previous by-laws.
3.6. Where a Fence referenced in section 3.5 above is removed for any reason,
any new construction of a Fence shall be in conformity with this By-law.
3.7. This By-law shall not apply to a Fence erected for the purpose of public safety
by:
a) the Township, or a local board thereof;
b) a public utility, including but not limited to Bell Canada, Rogers
Communications, Union Gas, GrandBridge Energy;
c) a Board of Education;
d) the Regional Municipality of Waterloo; or,
e) the Crown.
3.8. This By-law shall not apply to a Fence erected pursuant to section 12 of
Township Building By-law No. 2122-05, as may be amended or replaced from time
to time.
3.9. A fence may be erected for a tennis court or similar private sports facility, such
as, but not limited to, a temporary outdoor rink, basketball court, pickleball court,
but not including a pool, in a Rear Yard or Side Yard provided that the fence;
a) does not exceed 3.66m (12 feet);
b) is constructed of chain link with adequate posts, support wires and
bracing of a corrosion resistant or related material; and
c)
is no closer than 1 m (3 feet, 3 inches) from any Lot Lines.
4. Fence Height and Location
4.1. No person shall erect or permit to be erected a fence that does not comply
with the provisions listed in the zones below.
a. Residential zones within Settlement Boundaries
Front yard - Maximum of 0.91 m (3feet)
Rear yard - Maximum of 2.13m (7 feet)
Interior Side Yard - Maximum of 2.13m (7 feet)
Residences that abut Industrial or Commercial zones - Maximum of 2.44m (8 feet
in Rear or Interior Side Yards
Exterior Side Yard - Maximum of 0.91 m (3 feet) if within 1.52m (5 feet) of the
property line or 2.13m (7 feet) set back a minimum of 1.52m (5 feet) from the Lot
Line
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Corner Lots
Maximum of 0.91m (3 feet) within a Front Yard
Maximum of 0.91m (3 feet) within an Exterior Side Yard, or 2.13m (7 feet) within
an Exterior Side Yard provided that the fence is set back a minimum of 1.52m (5
feet) from the Exterior Side Lot Line
b. Agricultural Zones Under .40 hectares (1 acre)
Residential Zone rules apply
c. Agricultural Zones .40 hectares (1 acre) or more
Front Yard - Maximum of 2.44m (8 feet)
Rear Yard - Maximum of 2.44m (8 feet)
Interior Side Yard - 2.44m (8 feet)
Exterior Side Yard - 2.44m (8 feet)
d. Industrial Zones
Maximum of 2.44m (8 feet) in all areas provided that the Driveway and Corner
Daylight Triangle requirements are met. This is inclusive of any barbed wire that
may be at the top of the fence.
Entry gates must be set back a minimum of 18.29m (60 feet) from the Lot Line.
e. Commercial Zones
Maximum of 0.91 m (3 feet) if within 7.62m (25 feet) of the Lot Line or 1.82m (6
feet) set back 7.62m (25 feet) from the Lot Line
f. Institutional Zones
Maximum of 0.91 m (3 feet) if within 4.57m (15 feet) of the Lot Line or 1.82m (6
feet) set back 4.57m (15 feet) from the Lot Line
g. Aggregate Zones
Maximum of 2.44m (8 feet) provided that the Driveway and Corner Daylight triangle
requirements are met
Entry gates must be set back a minimum of 18.29m (60 feet) from the Lot Line
h. A Fence within 1.0 metre (3 feet 3 inches) of any fire hydrant; or,
i. A Fence on Township owned land.
4.2. The Township has no authority to resolve Lot Line disputes between neighbours
and the owners shall not involve the Township in such disputes.
4.3
Sections 4.1 does not apply to the erection of an ornamental gateway,
entranceway or similar structure located in an agricultural or rural residential zone.
4.4 All the above measurements are also subject to change with Site Plan Approval
from the Director of Development Services or Designate.
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5. Fence Construction Material
5.1. No person shall erect, or permit to be erected;
a)
a Fence that contains barbed wire, razor wire or other sharp material,
unless erected as a Farm Fence in an Agricultural Zone and is used for
the purpose of containing livestock or an Industrial Zone as defined in
the Zoning By-law;
b)
an electrified Fence, unless erected as a Farm Fence in an Agricultural
Zone and is used for the purpose of containing livestock;
c)
a Snow Fence for use as a permanent Fence or for a purpose other
than the controlling of snow.
5.2. All owners shall ensure that fences have a surface that is painted, stained,
varnished or otherwise protected against deterioration with a similar protective
finish, unless the material itself possess characteristics that offer protection against
deterioration, such as cedar, plastic or chain link galvanized metal.
5.3. No person shall use sheet metal panels, scrap metal, tarp, fabrics or other like
materials, used solely or in combination, for the construction or maintenance of a
Fence.
6. Fencing of privately-Owned Outdoor Swimming Pools
6.1. No person shall construct or cause to be constructed an outdoor swimming
pool, hot tub or similar water feature without having first obtained a swimming pool
fence permit from the Chief Building Official
6.2. No person shall construct or cause to be constructed an outdoor swimming
pool, hot tub or similar water feature which is not completely enclosed by a
swimming pool fence, in accordance with this by-law.
6.3. Every such fence shall not be less than 1.52m (5 feet) in height.
6.4. Every such fence shall be erected and maintained in accordance with this by-
law and attached schedules A- E
i)
Wood fence construction as per Schedule B.
ii)
Metal and/or wrought iron fence construction as per Schedule C.
iii)
Chain link construction as per Schedule D.
iv)
Masonry fence construction as per Schedule E.
v)
Wood lattice is permitted for the top portion of wood fence, as follows
a. Where the fence is a maximum height of 1.52m (5 feet), wood
lattice for the top portion shall not exceed 300mm (12 inches).
b. Where the fence is a maximum height of 1.8m (5.9 feet), wood
lattice for the top portion of the fence shall not exceed 600mm (24
inches).
6.5. Decks surrounding above ground a privately-owned outdoor swimming pool
are permitted to be used as an enclosure in accordance with the provisions of this
by-law, the Ontario Building Code and zoning by-law.
6.6. Where the walls of an above ground privately-owned outdoor swimming pool
satisfy all the requirements otherwise required for fences, no other fence is
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required. Pool equipment and access within 1 m (3.28ft) of the pool will require
additional fencing and gates.
6.7. Where the fence required for a privately-owned outdoor swimming pool will
abut
an existing embankment, retaining wall, fence, structure, or thing such that
the protection provided by the separation is negated, the minimum separation of
1 m (3.28 feet) is required.
6.8. Every such fence shall be constructed so that the only means of entry is by a
self-
closing and self-latching gate or door of not less than 1.52m (feet) in height
and such gate or door shall be capable of being locked. In the event of double
gates, one of the two gates must be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching
gate, while the other gate shall have a securing device permanently affixed to the
ground or other non-movable object, which prevents access through this gate
without removing the securing device.
6.9. A dwelling, building or accessory building or part thereof, may be used to
enclose a pool.
6.10. No person shall construct or install a Pool, hot tub or similar water feature,
including pool accessories such as sheds and walkways, less than a minimum of
1.0 m (3.28 feet) from side and rear lot lines.
6.11. No person shall cause or permit to be caused vehicular, trailer or equipment
access for the construction of a privately owned outdoor swimming pool through a
park or Township owned property without prior written consent.
6.12. No person shall place water in a privately owned outdoor swimming pool or
allow water to remain therein, unless the enclosure prescribed by this by-law has
been inspected and approved by the Chief Building Official or Building Inspector.
6.13. No person shall discharge or permit the discharge of water from a privately
owned outdoor swimming pool so that it flows onto adjacent or neighbouring
properties.
6.14. No person shall permit standing water in a privately owned outdoor swimming
pool or on top of a pool cover.
6.15. No person shall excavate for, erect or construct a privately owned outdoor
swimming pool, hot tub or similar water feature without first submitting the following
plans and obtaining a permit.
7.HotTub
a)
A plot plan/survey/grading plan showing the location of such outdoor
privately owned swimming pool and all other structures on the lot and
within 1.52 m (5 feet) of any adjacent lot.
b)
The types of materials to be used for fencing, enclosures, decking and
gates, as well as the height and construction design.
7.1. Notwithstanding section 6 of this By-law, no permit or pool enclosure is
required for a hot tub which is equipped with a tightly fitted cover with a locking
device. Such a cover shall be kept in place and locked when the hot tub is not in
use.
a.Variance From Fence By-law
8.1. Any person may apply to Township Council for a variance from the provisions
of th is By-law.
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8.2. All formal, written requests for a variance shall be submitted to the Senior
Municipal By-law Officer or his/her designate.
8.3. Township Council may refuse or grant a variance, either absolutely or subject
to certain conditions
8.4. Township Council may only grant a variance where, in their opinion, the
general intent and purpose of this by-law is maintained.
8.5. Any decision of Township Council is final and binding.
9. Inspection
9.1. A Municipal Law Enforcement Officer may enter on land at any reasonable
time for the purpose of carrying out an inspection to determine whether or not the
following are being complied with:
a) this By-law;
b) an order of the Township issued under this By-law;
c) a condition of a minor variance granted under this By-law; or,
d) an order made under section 431 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
9.2. For the purposes of an inspection, the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
may:
a) require the production for inspection of documents or things relevant to
the inspection;
b) inspect and remove documents or things relevant to the inspection for
the purpose of making copies or extracts;
c) require information from any person concerning a matter related to the
inspection; and,
d) alone or in conjunction with a person possessing special or expert
knowledge, make examinations or take tests, samples or photographs
necessary for the purposes of the inspection.
10. Order to Discontinue Activity
10.1. Where a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer has reasonable grounds to
believe that a contravention of this By-law has occurred, the Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer may make an order requiring the person who contravened
this By-law, or who permitted or caused the contravention, or the owner or occupier
of the land on which the contravention occurred, to discontinue the contravening
activity.
10.2. An order under section 9.1 shall set out:
a) reasonable particulars of the contravention adequate to identify the
contravention and the location of the land on which the contravention
occurred; and,
b) the date by which there must be compliance with the order.
11. Work Order
11.1. Where a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer has reasonable grounds to
believe that a contravention of this By-law has occurred, the Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer may make an order requiring the person who contravened
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this By-law, or who caused or permitted the contravention, or the owner or occupier
of the land on which the contravention occurred, to do work to correct the
contravention.
11.2. An order under section 10.1 above shall set out,
a) reasonable particulars of the contravention adequate to identify the
contravention and the location of the land on which the contravention
occurred; and,
b) the work to be done and the date by which the work must be done. 9.3.
Any person who contravenes an order under section 9.1 above is guilty of
an offence.
12. Remedial Order
12.1. If a person is ordered to do work under this By-law and that person defaults
in complying with that order, the Township may enter upon the land at any
reasonable time and take steps to remediate the contravention, and any damages
caused by the contravention, at the expense of the person directed or required to
do the work by the order.
12.2. The Township may recover the costs of doing any remedial work from the
person directed or required to do the work by action or by adding the costs to the
tax roll of that person and collecting them in the same manner as property taxes,
pursuant to section 446 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
12.3. The costs outlined in this section shall include interest calculated at a rate of
fifteen per cent (15%) per annum, calculated for the period commencing on the
first day the Township incurs the costs and ending on the day the costs, including
the interest, are either paid in full or added to the tax roll.
13. Administration
13.1. This By-law shall be administered and enforced by Municipal Law
Enforcement Officers.
13.2. All orders and notices pursuant to this By-law shall be made in writing and
shall be deemed effective:
14. Offence
a) on the date on which the notice is delivered to the person to whom it is
addressed; or,
b) on the fifth day after the notice has been sent by registered mail to the
person's last known address.
14.1. Every person who contravenes any provision of this bylaw is guilty of an
offence and upon conviction is liable to a fine as provided for by the Provincial
Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.33, as amended.
14.2. Each day on which a person contravenes any provision of this bylaw shall be
deemed to constitute a separate offence under this bylaw as provided for in section
429(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25.
14.3. No person shall provide false information or give a false statement to an
officer, employee and/or agent of the Municipality in the lawful exercise of a power
or duty under this by-law.
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14.4. No person shall hinder or obstruct, nor attempt to hinder or obstruct, either
directly or indirectly, an Officer, employee and/or agent of the Municipality in the
lawful exercise of a power or duty under this by-law.
14.5. Every person shall comply with any Order or Notice issued under the
authority of this bylaw.
15. Severability
15.1. In the event any section or sections of this By-law or parts of it are found by
a Court to be illegal or exceed the power of the Council to enact, such section, or
sections, or parts thereof shall be deemed to be severable and all other sections,
or parts of this By-law shall be deemed to be separate and independent and shall
continue in full force.
16. Interpretation
16.1. Where there is any discrepancy in units of measurements referenced in this
By-law, the measurement expressed in metres shall prevail.
17. Repeal-Enactment
17 .1. By-law No 34 73-24 is hereby repealed.
18. Coming into Force
18.1. This By-law shall come into force and effect on the 12th day of November,
2024
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 12th DAY
OF NOVEMBER, 2024.
Mayor Sue Foxton
~&od
Ashley Good, Clerk
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Schedule "A" to By-law No. 3473-24
General Provisions for Pool Enclosures
Provisions
All Properties
Minimum Height of Fences,
1.52 m (5 ft)
Gates and other enclosures
Maximum Height of Fences,
1.8 m (6 ft.)
Gates and Other Enclosures
Minimum Distance of Enclosure
1.2m(4ft.)
From The Edge of The Water
Contained In The Pool.
Maximum Clearance Between
100 mm (4 in.)
Bottom of Fence, Gate And
Grade
Schedule "B" to By-law No. 3473-24
Wood Fence Construction for Pool Enclosures
Provisions
All Properties
Horizontal Rail Minimum Size
38 mm (1-1/2 in.) x 89 mm (3-1/2 in.)
Vertical Board Minimum Size
19 mm (3/4 in.) x 89 mm (3-1/2 in.)
Diagonal Board Minimum Size
19 mm (3/4 in.) x 89 mm (3-1/2 in.)
Minimum Size of Fence Posts
89 mm (3-1/2 in.) x 89 mm (3-1/2 in.)
Minimum Depth Below Grade of
1.2 m (4 ft.)
lmbedded Fence Posts
Fence Post Maximum Spacing
2.4 m (8 ft.)
Minimum Vertical Spacing
1.1 m (43 in.)
between Horizontal or Horizontal
Railings
Maximum Spacing between
100 mm (4 in.)
Vertical Boards
Maximum Spacing between
Width of the vertical board being used
Vertical Boards for Shadow
Fencino
Horizontal or Diagonal Boards used In lieu of Vertical boards
Vertical Rail Minimum Size
38 mm (1-1/2 in.) x 89 mm (3-1/2 in.)
Horizontal or Diagonal Board
19 mm (3/4 in.) x 89 mm (3-1/2 in.)
Minimum Size
Maximum Spacing between
Tightly fitted, with gaps no greater than
Horizontal or Diagonal Boards
6.35 mm (1/4 in.)
Maximum Spacing between
1.2 m (48".)
Vertical rail
Maximum Deflection of Horizontal
6.35 mm (1/4 in.)
or Diagonal Boards (When
Applied With Reasonable Force)
Schedule "C" to By-law No. 3473-24
Metal and Wrought Iron Fence Construction for Pool Enclosures
Provisions
All Properties
Minimum Vertical Spacing
0.9 m (35.4 in.)
between Horizontal Railing
Vertical Railing Maximum
100 mm (4 in.)
Spacing
Minimum Depth Below Grade of
1.2 m (4 ft.)
lmbedded Fence Posts
Schedule "D" to By-law No. 3473-24
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Chain Link Fence Construction for Pool Enclosures
Provisions
All Properties for
All Properties for Posts
Posts Spaced
Spaced Maximum
Maximum 2.4 m (8 ft.)
3 m (10 ft.)
Minimum Vertical Spacing
0.9 m (35.4 in.)
0.9 m (35.4 in.)
between Horizontal Railings
Maximum Chain Link Mesh Size
38 mm (1-1/2 in.)
38 mm (1-1/2 in.)
for 1.52 m (5 ft.) or greater
Minimum Diameter/Gauge of
2.6 mm diameter (no.11 gauge)
2.6 mm diameter (no.11 gauge)
Mesh including Vinyl Covering
or 2 mm diameter (no. 14
or 2 mm diameter (no. 14
gauge) with vinyl covering
gauge) with vinyl covering
forming a total combined
forming a total combined
thickness of 2.6 mm
thickness of 2.6 mm (no. 11
(no. 11 gauge)
gauge)
Minimum Diameter Gate and
47.5 mm (1-7/8 in.)
47.5 mm (1-7/8 in.)
Terminal Posts
Minimum Depth Below Grade of
The steel fence post will be a
The steel fence post will be a
lmbedded Fence Posts
minimum of 0.76 m (2 ft. 6 in.)
minimum of 0.76 m (2 ft. 6 in.)
imbedded in a concrete footing
imbedded in a concrete footing
which has a diameter of
which has a diameter of
20.32 cm (8 in.) and a depth of
20.32 cm (8 in.) and a depth of
1.2 m (4 ft.). Note: The top
1.2 m (4 ft.). Note: The top of
of concrete footing may be
concrete footing may be below
below grade level
grade Level
Minimum Diameter for
38 mm (1-1/2 in.)
47.5 mm (1-7/8 in.)
Intermediate Posts
Minimum Diameter Top Rail
32 mm (1-1/4 in.)
41 .275 mm (1-5/8 in.)
Minimum Diameter Bottom Wire
3.7 mm (No. 9 gauge)
3.7 mm (No. 9 gauge)
Minimum Diameter Gate Frame
32 mm (1-1/4 in.)
32 mm (1-1/4 in.)
- Pipe
Schedule "E" to By-law No. 3473-24
Masonry Construction for Pool Enclosures
Provisions
All Properties
I.
Foundation Depth
1.2 m (4 ft.)
II.
Double or single course non-
200 mm (8 in.)
climbable masonry block
Minimum width
Ill.
Maximum Spacing between
Masonry and adjacent enclosures
38 mm (1-1/2 in.)
IV.
Masonry Components Shall
CSA S304.1
conform
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By-law No . 3473-24
SCHEDULE 'F'
By-law No. 3473-24
CORNER DAYLIGHT TRIANGLE TOWNSHIP ROADS
LOT LINE
~
5 M
LOT LINE
I
SM
l
STREET/ LOT
~
LINE CORNER
CORNER DAYLIGHT TRIANGLE REGIONAL OR
PROVINCIAL ROADS
LOT LINE
~
15 M
LOT LINE
1 15M l
STREET/LOT
LINE CORNER
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By-law No . 3473-24
DRIVEWAY DAYLIGHT TRIANGLE
(NOT TO SCALE)
4M
4M
STREET/ LOT
LINE