Fences & pool enclosures — Prince Edward, Ontario

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

In the City of Prince Edward, Ontario, pool enclosure: Fence not less than 1.5 m high, sturdy material, self-closing gate capable of being locked; above-ground pool with deck >1.5 m exempt if access has self-closing lockable gate.; sight triangle: No building, structure, sign, or vegetation exceeding 0.6 m above average centreline elevation in sight triangle; distances 3–9 m per Table 3-3 based on intersecting street types.. Source: Comprehensive Zoning By-law 140-2025 (pool enclosure & sight triangles), verified 2026-08-29.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 140-2025 (pool enclosure & sight triangles) adopted bylaw
pool enclosure Fence not less than 1.5 m high, sturdy material, self-closing gate capable of being locked; above-ground pool with deck >1.5 m exempt if access has self-closing lockable gate. s. 3.1.8(d): 'fence not less than 1.5 m in height made of a sturdy material and having a self-closing gate capable of being locked'
sight triangle No building, structure, sign, or vegetation exceeding 0.6 m above average centreline elevation in sight triangle; distances 3–9 m per Table 3-3 based on intersecting street types. s. 3.28(a); Table 3-3
scout note

Swimming pools are permitted only in an interior side or rear yard, at least 1.5 m from a side or rear lot line, and must be completely enclosed by a fence not less than 1.5 m high of sturdy material with a self-closing gate capable of being locked (an above-ground pool with a deck more than 1.5 m above grade

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: https://www.thecounty.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-29 · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities