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What to do next
- Choose the exact fence location
- Measure proposed height
- Check corner-lot or pool conditions
- Confirm lot lines before construction
Official sources behind this page
HeightLocation-dependent
Toronto sets different maximum fence heights by location. For example, a residential front-yard fence within 2.4 m of a public-highway lot line is generally limited to 1.2 m.
City of TorontoFences · Fence restrictions, height and open-fence construction
2026-10-01Open proof
DrivewaysOpen construction may be required
Within 2.4 m of a driveway, Toronto requires open-fence construction for at least 2.4 m from the lot line where the driveway begins.
City of TorontoFences · Fence restrictions, height and open-fence construction
2026-10-01Open proof
Pool enclosureSeparate safety rules
A pool enclosure is not the same regulatory question as a typical privacy fence.
City of TorontoFences · Fence restrictions, height and open-fence construction
2026-10-01Open proof
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