Fences & pool enclosures — Renfrew, Ontario

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

In the Town of Renfrew, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Fence By-Law No. 2026-01, verified 2026-10-26. Max height front: 3 feet (0.91m). Max height rear side: 6 feet (1.83m). Pool enclosure: Swimming pool fence minimum 4 feet (1.2m); gates minimum 4 feet (1.2m) with self-closing and self-latching mechanisms at top and inside.

Fence By-Law No. 2026-01 adopted bylaw
max height rear side 6 feet (1.83m) s. 4.1(a)
max height front 3 feet (0.91m) s. 4.1(b)
pool enclosure Swimming pool fence minimum 4 feet (1.2m); gates minimum 4 feet (1.2m) with self-closing and self-latching mechanisms at top and inside. s. 6.1(a), (c)
sight triangle No fence shall contravene Zoning By-Law provisions regarding daylight or sight triangles. s. 3.6
prohibited materials Barbed wire, sharp projections, or similarly hazardous materials are not permitted on Residential Properties; electric-shock fences prohibited except agricultural. s. 4.3; s. 3.10
scout note

Repeals By-law 53-79. Residential max 6 ft (1.83 m) side/rear yards, 3 ft (0.91 m) required front yard, 8 ft next to non-residential. Barbed wire and electric fences banned in residential. Pool fence min 4 ft (1.2 m) with self-closing gates. Setbacks apply to tall fences.

By-law Enforcement page

Town by-law enforcement page listing by-laws.

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