Fences & pool enclosures — Saugeen Shores, Ontario

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In the Town of Saugeen Shores, Ontario, permit required: True; pool enclosure: Height not less than 1.22m (4 feet); self-closing and self-latching gate required.; prohibited materials: Barbed wire, chicken wire, sharp material; shall not be used as conductor of electricity.. Source: Pool Enclosure By-law 58-2015, verified 2026-08-30.

Pool Enclosure By-law 58-2015 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 3.1
pool enclosure Height not less than 1.22m (4 feet); self-closing and self-latching gate required. s. 5.1(a), s. 6.1(a)
prohibited materials Barbed wire, chicken wire, sharp material; shall not be used as conductor of electricity. s. 3.9(a), s. 3.9(b)
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Requires a pool enclosure permit from the Chief Building Official before installing a privately owned outdoor pool holding water deeper than 0.76 m. The enclosure must be at least 1.22 m high; gates must be self-closing and self-latching with the latch at least 1.22 m above ground. Permit fees are set in the Fees and Charges By-law.

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: https://www.saugeenshores.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-30 · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities