Fences & pool enclosures — Papineau-Cameron, Ontario
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Township of Papineau-Cameron, Ontario, pool enclosure: Open pool enclosed by fence minimum 1.21 m [4 ft] with self-locking gate; above-ground pool wall may count toward minimum height; sight triangle: No obstruction higher than 0.75 m [2.5 ft] in triangle with sides 5.0 m [16.4 ft] along each street line on corner lots; chain link fence for school or park excepted. Source: Zoning By-law No. 2000-11, verified 2026-08-29.
Zoning By-law No. 2000-11
adopted bylaw
pool enclosure
Open pool enclosed by fence minimum 1.21 m [4 ft] with self-locking gate; above-ground pool wall may count toward minimum height
s. 4.1.2(a)(i)
sight triangle
No obstruction higher than 0.75 m [2.5 ft] in triangle with sides 5.0 m [16.4 ft] along each street line on corner lots; chain link fence for school or park excepted
s. 4.29
scout note
Section 4.1.2 requires open swimming pools be totally enclosed by a fence at least 1.21m high with a self-locking gate; above-ground pools capped at 2m in height.