How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Township of Schreiber, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Zoning By-law No. 20-2014 (consolidated to Sept 30, 2020), s.5.27 Swimming Pools, verified 2026-10-26. Max height front: 1 metre (3 feet) within 3 metres (10 feet) of any street line. Pool enclosure: Fence at least 2 metres (6 feet) high; gate capable of being locked; located 1–10 metres from pool. Sight triangle: 10 metres (30 feet) daylighting triangle; no building, structure or planting obstructing motor vehicle vision.
1 metre (3 feet) within 3 metres (10 feet) of any street line
s.5.9(e)(i)
pool enclosure
Fence at least 2 metres (6 feet) high; gate capable of being locked; located 1–10 metres from pool.
s.5.27
sight triangle
10 metres (30 feet) daylighting triangle; no building, structure or planting obstructing motor vehicle vision.
s.5.25
scout note
No stand-alone fence by-law. s.5.27: pool allowed in side/rear yard at least 2 m from lot lines; must be enclosed by a fence at least 2 m (6 ft) high with lockable gate 1-10 m from pool. No general yard fence heights.