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Windsor By-law 170-2012, s. 5.1(a) — Fence By-law

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No person shall on any property used for any non-residential purpose construct, use, or permit to be maintained a fence unless:

  • such fence has a maximum height not exceeding 3.0 m;
  • (b) such fence is not electrified except for a fence on a farm for the keeping of livestock or the protection of livestock or crops from animals provided that the fence meets the requirements of any applicable Canadian Standards Association Standard.
  • (c) such fence is located no more than 1.0 m of the nearest portion of any wall of an adjacent residential main building;
  • (d) such fence does not incorporate barbed or razor type wire in its construction unless that portion of fence which is made of barbed or razor wire is located no closer than 2.15 m above the effective grade level at any point.
  • (e) such fence is located at least 3.5m from the nearest curb, or the edge of pavement where no curb exist, where such fence abuts any existing public or private driveways, lanes, alleys, roadways or any other similar access area in any side yard, rear yard or front yard.

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