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447

447

Chapter 447 Fences

Fetched October 17, 2026

Unofficial copy for convenience; the official version governs. Official source

Short excerpts only. The official PDF on toronto.ca governs.

City of Toronto Municipal Code

447-1.7 Transition

447-2.1 Line Fences Act

447-1.1 Definitions

447-1.2 Restrictions on fences; height

A Prohibited fences

C Open-fence construction required

D Obstructions prohibited

E Fence to meet guard requirements

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447-1.3 Swimming pool enclosures

A Enclosure required

B Permits and inspections

C Access protection

D Enclosure height

E Construction standards

447-1.4 Offences; entry to inspect, orders, notices of violation

B Entry to inspect

C Orders to comply or notices of violation

D Remedial action

447-1.5 Exemptions

A If a person is required to erect a specified fence under a site plan agreement, a subdivision agreement, another City by-law or any law, statute or regulation of a provincial or federal authority having jurisdiction, the fence is exempt from the provisions of this chapter with which it does not comply

B Fence exemptions

447-1.6 Conflicting provisions

447-1.7 Transition

447-2.1 The Line Fences Act