Fences & pool enclosures — Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario

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

In the Town of Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Smooth Rock Falls By-law #2020-06 (Building, Signs and Fences), verified 2026-10-26. A permit is required. Max height front: Three (3) feet. Max height rear side: Six (6) feet rear; Five (5) feet side.

Town of Smooth Rock Falls By-law #2020-06 (Building, Signs and Fences) adopted bylaw
max height rear side Six (6) feet rear; Five (5) feet side s. 11.2(a)(ii)-(iii)
max height front Three (3) feet s. 11.2(a)(i)
permit required yes s. 11.1
sight triangle No fence along a highway that obstructs sightlines of traffic as to create a hazard s. 11.3(a)(iii)
prohibited materials Barbed wire or any other barbed material in Residential Zone/residential property s. 11.3(b)
scout note

s.11: a permit is needed for any fence. Residential fences max 3 ft (front yard), 5 ft (between front and back walls), 6 ft (rear yard); corner lots 3 ft in front; all other cases 9 ft. No barbed wire in residential areas. Fence permit fee $20/$35 (Schedule A).

Town of Smooth Rock Falls by-laws page

Municipal by-law index; no stand-alone fence or pool enclosure by-law listed.

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: https://www.smoothrockfalls.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-26 · Fences & pool enclosures across Ontario · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities