Fences & pool enclosures — St. Catharines, Ontario

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

In the City of St. Catharines, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by St. Catharines Fence By-law 2014-068 (amended through 2025-055), verified 2026-10-25. Max height front: 1 metre. Max height rear side: 2 metres. Pool enclosure: Minimum 1.5 metres high; gates self-closing and self-latching.

St. Catharines Fence By-law 2014-068 (amended through 2025-055) adopted bylaw
max height rear side 2 metres s. 8.2(ii)
max height front 1 metre s. 8.2(i)
pool enclosure Minimum 1.5 metres high; gates self-closing and self-latching. s. 9.2(v); s. 9.4(i)(c)-(d)
sight triangle No fence greater than 1 metre in Height within Corner Lot Sight Triangle; must not obstruct visibility; pool enclosure not permitted. s. 8.1(i),(iii),(iv)
prohibited materials Hazardous material, chicken wire, barbed wire, sharp projections, electrified fences; sheet/corrugated metal outside Employment zones (subject to exceptions). s. 6.1(i)-(ii); s. 6.2-6.3
scout note

Section 8.2 limits residential front-yard fences to 1 metre and rear or side-yard fences to 2 metres. Pool enclosures require permits and must meet the separate safety, gate and construction requirements.

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