Fence and Swimming Pool Enclosure By-laws
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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.
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Consultation on this project has concluded. Please read the project for the latest update on this proposal.
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New Fence and Swimming Pool By-laws Enacted
Share New Fence and Swimming Pool By-laws Enacted on Facebook Share New Fence and Swimming Pool By-laws Enacted on Twitter Share New Fence and Swimming Pool By-laws Enacted on Linkedin Email New Fence and Swimming Pool By-laws Enacted linkOn December 19, 2023, Council of the County of Brant enacted a new Fence By-law and Swimming Pool Enclosure By-law.
Fences
The Fences Bylaw is an overarching by-law which outlines restrictions on the height of fences in the various yards. If you are considering building a fence on your property, we recommend you contact the By-law Enforcement Division to ensure that any proposed construction complies with the new regulations.Property fences
The basic fence requirements are listed below:
- There is no regulation that affects which way the "good" side of the fence faces. The homeowner makes that determination
- The homeowner should determine the property line by reviewing their property survey
- If there is a dispute or if the exact property line cannot be determined, an Ontario Land Surveyor should be consulted. If an owner wishes to construct a fence on the property line between two properties, they should discuss the fence proposal with their neighbours. See information about the Line Fences Act.
Fences on interior lots in residential zones
- Front yard fences cannot be higher than 0.91 m (3 ft) and cannot obstruct the visibility of motorists or pedestrians
- Rear/side yard fences cannot be higher than 2.28 m (7.5 ft)
Fences on corner lots
- Cannot exceed 0.91 m (3 ft) in height and cannot obstruct the visibility of motorists or pedestrians
- In a rear/side yard, may not exceed a height of 2.28 m (7.5 ft) provided the side fence is set back a minimum of 4.57 m (15 ft) from the exterior side lot line.
Swimming pool enclosures
For swimming pool enclosure information, please visit the Swimming Pools page on the County of Brant website.
How to apply
To apply for a Fence Variance Application, contact planning@brant.ca or the Development Planning Division at 519-449-7268
Questions
Contact bylawenforcement@brant.ca or 519-449-7268.
Documents
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Final Fence By-Law December 2023 (262 KB) (pdf)
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Final Swimming Pool Enclosure By-law December 2023 (234 KB) (pdf)
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Amended Fence By-Law - Draft.pdf (261 KB) (pdf)
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New Swimming Pool Enclosure Bylaw - Draft.pdf (216 KB) (pdf)
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Current-Fence-ByLaw---County-of-Brant.pdf (91.5 KB) (pdf)
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Notice of Public Meeting - Fence and Pool Enclosure Bylaws.pdf (315 KB) (pdf)
Who's Listening
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Phone 519-44BRANT (519-442-7268) Email jessica.kitchen@brant.ca
