Fences

Township of Severn's Fence By-law regulates the location, height and construction of all fences in Severn. If you're putting in a pool, you'll need to apply for a pool fence permit.

Building a fence

Always contact Ontario One Call before you dig. If you're constructing a fence on your property, you must follow the regulations outlined in the Fence By-law.

All fences in residential zones must meet the following regulations:

• no person shall use barbed wire or other barbed material that could injury the public (including electric fences)
• no person shall construct a fence from temporary fencing, chicken wire, farm wire or ungraded discarded material
• all fences should be aesthetically pleasing to the satisfaction of the municipality
• fences and privacy screens have a maximum height of 1.8 metres and may be erected along the rear and side lot lines, but not in the front yard of a property
• fences in the front yard must be less than 1.2 metres and of an open construction