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Fences · Ontario

A fence that follows the by-law.

Draw your fence runs and gates, and see the height limit for every yard: front, side, rear and street side.

A new cedar privacy fence along a paver patio in a backyard
Built by Micton Home Renovations

41 cited rules, checked as you design.

  • Height limits for each yard, run by run
  • Corner and driveway sight triangles
  • Sloped ground with racked or stepped panels
  • Pool enclosures with 1.52 m fences and self-closing gates
  • Posts, footings and rails from the standard wood fence

A complete drawing set.

Generated from your design and redrawn with every change.

  1. F1Fence site and alignment
  2. F2Runs, grades and gates
  3. F3Scope and construction schedule
  4. F4Construction details

Good to know

Ordinary fences that meet the by-law need no building permit in Kitchener or Waterloo. Pool enclosures do, and Gablebird prepares that application. Retaining walls and disputed boundaries need separate review.

City rules for fences: How tall can a fence be in Ontario?

Planning something else?

Start your fence. We’ll do the permit part.

Pick your project, add your address and see your design and permit answer. Free, no card.