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Fences & pool enclosures — Shuniah, Ontario

In the Municipality of Shuniah, Ontario, max height rear side: 2.5 metres; max height front: 2.5 metres; permit required: True; pool enclosure: Owner must erect enclosure; minimum 1.2 m height above grade; gates self-closing and self-latching at all times. Source: Fence By-Law 3329-23, verified 2026-08-29.

Fence By-Law 3329-23 adopted bylaw

max height rear side	2.5 metres	s. 3.4
max height front	2.5 metres	s. 3.4
permit required	True	s. 4.9
pool enclosure	Owner must erect enclosure; minimum 1.2 m height above grade; gates self-closing and self-latching at all times	ss. 4.1, 4.3(a), 4.6(b)
sight triangle	No fence obstructing 180-degree view of driver approaching a highway intersection	s. 6.2
prohibited materials	Sheet metal, corrugated metal, barbed wire, barbed material, electric current devices	ss. 3.3(a), 3.3(b)

scout note

Residential fences max 2.5m high; wind-protection fences max 2m; Section 4 requires swimming pool enclosure fences at least 1.2m high with specified mesh/board construction and gate clearance.