Fence and Swimming Pool Enclosure By-laws

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Consultation on this project has concluded. Please read the project for the latest update on this proposal.

The recommendation for this project went to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting on May 2, 2023.

Council refused the proposed Fence and Pool By-laws and the County of Brant Senior Management Team made the decision to pause this project and revisit in Q4 of 2023.

As such, the existing Fence By-Law 54-03 (which also regulates swimming pools) remains in force and effect. 


In spring 2022, the County of Brant reviewed Fence By-Law 54-03 to update its policies relating to fences located on private property throughout the County, and for the inclusion of enclosures around swimming pools. Fence By-Law 54-03 was originally approved in 2003. 

As a result, a new draft Fence By-Law and separate Swimming Pool Enclosure By-Law are being proposed to address implementation barriers. 

The revised Fence By-Law proposes:

  • changes to height regulations 
  • includes regulations relating to privacy screening. 

The new draft Swimming Pool Enclosure By-Law proposes:

  • to regulate enclosures surrounding privately owned swimming pools including above ground and hydro-massage pools, 
  • maintenance of enclosures to ensure community health and safety 
  • changes to the height regulations

If approved, these by-laws will apply to all properties within the County of Brant. The draft Fence and Swimming Pool Enclosure By-laws can be viewed here under documents. 

The recommendation for this project went to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting on May 2, 2023.

Council refused the proposed Fence and Pool By-laws and the County of Brant Senior Management Team made the decision to pause this project and revisit in Q4 of 2023.

As such, the existing Fence By-Law 54-03 (which also regulates swimming pools) remains in force and effect. 


In spring 2022, the County of Brant reviewed Fence By-Law 54-03 to update its policies relating to fences located on private property throughout the County, and for the inclusion of enclosures around swimming pools. Fence By-Law 54-03 was originally approved in 2003. 

As a result, a new draft Fence By-Law and separate Swimming Pool Enclosure By-Law are being proposed to address implementation barriers. 

The revised Fence By-Law proposes:

  • changes to height regulations 
  • includes regulations relating to privacy screening. 

The new draft Swimming Pool Enclosure By-Law proposes:

  • to regulate enclosures surrounding privately owned swimming pools including above ground and hydro-massage pools, 
  • maintenance of enclosures to ensure community health and safety 
  • changes to the height regulations

If approved, these by-laws will apply to all properties within the County of Brant. The draft Fence and Swimming Pool Enclosure By-laws can be viewed here under documents. 

Consultation on this project has concluded. Please read the project for the latest update on this proposal.

Do you have a question regarding the Fence Bylaw amendments or the proposed Swimming Pool Enclosure Bylaw? Leave us your questions below and we'll be happy to respond.

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    What are the specific changes to these items? The revised Fence By-Law proposes: changes to height regulations includes regulations relating to privacy screening.

    pdraper1595 asked about 1 year ago

    Thank you for connecting with us and providing feedback on this project! Detailed comparison charts outlining proposed amendments to existing policies and regulations are being finalized at this time. These will form part of the report package to Policy Development and Strategic Directions Committee on December 13th, 2022. A link to the report and attachments will become available a few days before the meeting.

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    My question is regarding pool pump and heater equipment. This equipment should have to be positioned and maintained so not to cause noise issues with neighbours.

    Frank asked over 1 year ago

    Thank you for your participation in this project!

    Requirements relating to swimming pool equipment, such as pumps and heaters, are currently governed under the County of Brant Zoning By-Law 61-16. As a note these requirements are not proposed to change through this project. 

    This project seeks to update the existing Fence By-Law 54-03 and create a new Swimming Pool By-Law which will focus on enclosures and safety of these structures, not location, setbacks, or equipment provisions.

    More information is available on the County’s website at www.brant.ca/zoningbylaw or by contacting Staff directly at Jessica.kitchen@brant.ca