Fences & pool enclosures — North Glengarry, Ontario

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In the Township of North Glengarry, Ontario, permit required: True; pool enclosure: Above-ground pool enclosure min 1.2m high; in-ground pool enclosure min 1.5m high; gates self-closing, self-latching, lockable at upper inside.; prohibited materials: Barbed wire or fencing energized by electrical current prohibited.. Source: Pool By-Law (By-law 06-2016), verified 2026-08-28.

Pool By-Law (By-law 06-2016) adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 3.1 'No person shall construct or place a swimming pool on his property in the Township without first obtaining a swimming pool enclosure permit.'
pool enclosure Above-ground pool enclosure min 1.2m high; in-ground pool enclosure min 1.5m high; gates self-closing, self-latching, lockable at upper inside. s. 6.4, s. 6.5, s. 6.6(c)
prohibited materials Barbed wire or fencing energized by electrical current prohibited. s. 6.8 'Barbed wire or fencing energized by electrical current shall not be used'
scout note

Requires every privately-owned outdoor pool to be fully enclosed: an in-ground pool needs an enclosure at least 1.5 m (5 ft) high, while an above-ground pool whose walls are less than 1.2 m (4 ft) above grade needs an enclosure — or extended pool walls — reaching at least 1.2 m (4 ft). Enclosures must be close-boarded, chain link or

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