A permit is not required to build a fence. However, you must adhere to prescribed height and property line restrictions. The Fence By-law includes definitions of material restrictions and penalties for non-compliance. Please note, there is not good side or bad side of a fence under our by-law. Our fence guide is available to assist residents with requirements and guidelines for erecting a fence.
| Fence location | Height limit |
|---|---|
| Front yard | 1 metre |
| Interior side yard | 2 metres |
| Exterior side yard | 1 metre (adjacent to road) |
| Rear yard | 2 metres |
| Sight triangle | 0.75 metres |
| Parallel to driveway | 1 metre with 50% visibility |
Additional information
All fences, hedges, garden walling, retaining walls natural and non-natural barriers, erected, constructed or grown shall be solely contained within the limits of the owner and/or owners’ property including all foundations and footings.
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