Fences & pool enclosures — Plympton–Wyoming, Ontario

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

In the Town of Plympton–Wyoming, Ontario, permit required: True; pool enclosure: Chain link (min 11 gauge, 2" mesh) or vertical board/fiberglass/plastic/steel, not less than 5 feet high, self-closing self-latching gate.; prohibited materials: Barbed wire and electric current devices prohibited.; max height rear side: 2.5 m. Source: Swimming Pool Fence By-law 75 of 2005 (as amended by By-law 07 of 2012); Town of Plympton-Wyoming Zoning By-law 97 of 2003 (consolidated November 2025), verified 2026-08-29.

Swimming Pool Fence By-law 75 of 2005 (as amended by By-law 07 of 2012) adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 5 (By-law 07 of 2012): 'every owner of a private swimming pool to obtain a permit'
pool enclosure Chain link (min 11 gauge, 2" mesh) or vertical board/fiberglass/plastic/steel, not less than 5 feet high, self-closing self-latching gate. s. 1, s. 2: 'chain link fence of not less than 11 gauge with 2 inch mesh or less … not less than 5 feet in height … self-closing, self-latching devices'
prohibited materials Barbed wire and electric current devices prohibited. s. 2: 'use of barbed wire … or any device for projecting electric current through such fence is prohibited'
scout note

Outdoor pools must be enclosed by a chain-link (11-gauge, 2in mesh) or equivalent fence at least 5 feet high with a self-closing, self-latching gate; bans barbed wire/electrified fencing; permit fee raised to $100 by the 2012 amendment.

Town of Plympton-Wyoming Zoning By-law 97 of 2003 (consolidated November 2025) adopted bylaw
max height rear side 2.5 m s. 3.3.4(f): "maximum Permitted Height of a fence, privacy wall or like feature in a Residential Zone shall be 2.5m"
max height front 1.1 m s. 3.3.4(f): "maximum Permitted Height within 4m of the Front Lot Line shall be 1.1m"
sight triangle Buildings, Structures, Signs or fences exceeding 1 metre above centre line of adjoining Streets prohibited; 15m×10m triangle in most zones s. 3.16.4(c) and (d): fences exceeding 1 metre above centre line prohibited; 15m×10m Sight Triangle in most zones
scout note

Limits fence/privacy-wall height in Residential Zones to 2.5m (1.1m within 4m of the front lot line); bans fences over 1m tall within corner-lot sight triangles (Section 3.16.4).

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