Hamilton By-law 16-184, s. 21 — Swimming Pool Enclosure By-law

Horizontal Wood Fence Glass Panel Fence Other types of Fence Construction Amend by deleting the title above Section 20 and replacing with “Chain Link Fence” Amend by adding the title “Vertical Wood Fence” above Section 21 Revised:

• January 2023 CITY OF HAMILTON 16-184 Being a By-law to Regulate Enclosures for Privately-Owned Outdoor Pools, Repealing and Replacing By-law No. 03-125 WHEREAS sections 8, 9 and 10 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorize the City of Hamilton to pass By-laws necessary or desirable for municipal purposes, and in particular paragraphs 6 and 10 of subsection 10(2) authorize By-laws respecting:
• the health, safety and well-being of persons;
• and structures including fences;
• AND WHEREAS section 8(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, authorizes the City of Hamilton to regulate or prohibit in respect of matters within its jurisdiction, including fences, and to require persons to obtain permits and provide for a system of obtaining permits in relation to those matters;
• AND WHEREAS section 425 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes the City of Hamilton to pass By-laws providing that a person who contravenes a By-law of the City of Hamilton passed under that Act is guilty of an offence;
• AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes the City of Hamilton, amongst other things, to delegate its authority, to impose fees or charges on persons for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it, to provide for inspections and inspection orders, and to make orders to discontinue activity or to do work;
• NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Hamilton enacts as follows:
• DEFINITIONS