Requires fences/walls at least 42 inches high with self-latching gates around above- and in-ground swimming pools to prevent accidental child access; sets construction-period barrier requirements.
Fences & pool enclosures — Essex, Vermont
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
The Town of Essex, Vermont has 2 adopted ordinances on file: Essex Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 5.20 - Swimming Pools; Town of Essex Zoning Regulations (effective 10-9-23) - Section 3.4 Fences and Walls, verified 2026-09-22.
Zoning regulations Section 3.4 sets fence/wall standards (height, materials, screening) separate from the swimming-pool fencing chapter of the municipal code.