How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the City of Welland, Ontario, max height rear side: 2.5 metres; max height front: 1 metre; sight triangle: no fence or hedge in visibility triangle exceeding 1 metre in height, except open wire fence not obstructing vision; prohibited materials: used vehicle tires, railway ties, plywood, scrap metal; barbed wire and electric fence in residential zones. Source: Fence By-law 2022-82; Swimming Pool Enclosure By-law 2022-70, verified 2026-08-29.
Fence By-law 2022-82
adopted bylaw
max height rear side
2.5 metres
s. 5.1
max height front
1 metre
s. 5.2 and s. 5.3
sight triangle
no fence or hedge in visibility triangle exceeding 1 metre in height, except open wire fence not obstructing vision
s. 3.3
prohibited materials
used vehicle tires, railway ties, plywood, scrap metal; barbed wire and electric fence in residential zones
s. 3.4, s. 5.4
scout note
Regulates fences and privacy screens in the City of Welland. Residential zones: no fence on or adjacent to a rear, interior side or exterior side lot line may exceed 2.5 m, and no fence in a required front yard or on a front lot line may exceed 1 m; barbed wire and electric fences are prohibited. Non-residential zones: maximum 2.5
Swimming Pool Enclosure By-law 2022-70
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 5.1
pool enclosure
Minimum height 1.5 m (5 ft) from grade; gates must have self-closing device and lockable self-latching device located near top interior of gate.
s. 7.2.1; s. 7.4.1
prohibited materials
barbed wire or similar dangerous devices; transmission of electrical current through Pool Enclosure
s. 7.2.4
scout note
Regulates swimming pool enclosures city-wide. A Pool Enclosure Permit must be obtained from the Chief Building Official before a pool is installed; permits are valid six months and renewable once. Permanent enclosures must extend from the ground to at least 1.5 m (5 ft) measured from grade outside the enclosure, be built of wood, metal or chain link to the