{
 "answer": "The Village of Old Bennington, Vermont has 2 adopted ordinances on file: Bylaws and Ordinances (July 2024), Title 4 Ch.5 - Swimming Pools; Zoning Bylaws - Fences and Walls (Section on Rentals/Accessory Structures), verified 2026-09-22.",
 "municipality_id": "gx-028614",
 "municipality": "Old Bennington",
 "status_type": "Village",
 "jurisdiction": "Vermont",
 "country": "US",
 "topic": "fences",
 "label": "Fences & pool enclosures",
 "status": "found",
 "last_verified": "2026-09-22",
 "official_website": "https://oldbennington.org/",
 "documents": [
  {
   "primary": true,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Bylaws and Ordinances (July 2024), Title 4 Ch.5 - Swimming Pools",
   "category": "fences",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/2bb07981-6db0-4f22-adf0-09e315e1afda/downloads/Bylaws%20and%20Ordinances%20(July%202024).pdf?ver=1790014157491",
   "summary": "#4-501 requires any property with a swimming pool to be fenced to prevent accidental entry; pools unfenced as of adoption had one year to comply; ongoing violations fined monthly.",
   "link_dead": false
  },
  {
   "primary": true,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Zoning Bylaws - Fences and Walls (Section on Rentals/Accessory Structures)",
   "category": "fences",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/2bb07981-6db0-4f22-adf0-09e315e1afda/downloads/2447326d-4ea7-4054-ade8-0c5f57dab645/Zoning%20Bylaws%20(July%202024).pdf?ver=1790014157491",
   "summary": "Detailed fence/wall design standards: setback placement, ornamental fence max height 48 in (higher with Planning Commission approval), 2 approved styles, picket design for street-facing fences, temporary-fence rules (max 6 months).",
   "link_dead": false
  }
 ],
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/us/vt/old-bennington/fences/"
}