Your residential Toronto fence cannot be built with: In addition fences that conduct electricity are also not allowed except in cases where it is built for land that is used for agricultural purposes such as raising livestock or farming. 0000001145 00000 n Common heights for front yard fences are around 3 feet, while common heights for backyard fences are between 6 and 8 feet. (03) 9705 5200 HOAs usually impose fence height restrictions in order to maintain the general aesthetic appeal of properties in their areas. When a design does not comply with siting requirements, an application is required. Be wary of the proximity to trees or large rocks in your landscaping. Installation of solar panels must not contravene any existing planning requirements. Beginning March 31, 2021, the City is changing the Pool Fence Enclosure Permit application process. Failure to comply with the Fence and Sight Triangle By-law may result in issuing a Work Order requiring the property owner to bring their fence and/or natural feature into compliance or an administrative penalty. The building height is only part of the guidelines, the fence surrounding a pool cant be built any closer than 1.2 metres from the edge of the pool. The VBA has advice on when you do and do not need a permit. Residential fences must be no higher than 2 metres from grade, according to the Toronto fence bylaw. You may need abuilding permit for construction of a new balcony or deck. Most lots in the City of Burlington are interior lots, meaning they face onto a street and have other properties on either side. These rules vary depending on whether the fence is on residential or non-residential property, where the fence is located on the property and whether the fence encloses a pool. Text us anytime 1 416 736 7059, BUILDING WEALTH THROUGH REAL ESTATE IS OUR BUSINESS, Copyright 2016 - 2022 Pierre Carapetian Group | All Rights Reserved | Disclaimer | Cookies & Privacy Policy | Contact. 0000002512 00000 n If your fence is mainly decorative then the height is not a concern. 199 0 obj <>stream View anillustration of Fence and Sight Triangle Standards. To determine which office serves your area, look up your address in the Ward Profiles. A permit is not required for installation, but you must ensure they are installed correctly. The following table details the maximum heights of fences and natural features, as defined in Section 2 of the Zoning By-law 60-94. If you have a swimming pool, you must have a swimming pool enclosure that completely surrounds the area around the pool. A swimming pool is defined as anything on private property that can be used for swimming, wading, or bathing and is 60 cm (600 mm) deep or more at any point.
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