Fences & pool enclosures — Tay, Ontario

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

In the Township of Tay, Ontario, permit required: True; pool enclosure: Enclosure must be minimum 1.2 m high (outside measurement); gates self-closing with locking device at top inside.. Source: By-law No. 2026-22 - Pool Enclosure By-law, verified 2026-08-29.

By-law No. 2026-22 - Pool Enclosure By-law adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 2.1
pool enclosure Enclosure must be minimum 1.2 m high (outside measurement); gates self-closing with locking device at top inside. s. 4.2, s. 6.1(c)
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Requires a pool enclosure permit before excavating/erecting a swimming pool; enclosure fence must be at least 1.2m high (or 1.6m if closer than 1.2m to the pool wall) and maintained in good condition at all times water is in the pool.

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: http://www.tay.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-29 · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities