Richmond Hill: Fences

Q: What does Richmond Hill bylaw 973, s. 973.3.16 say?

Daylighting triangle - fence permitted - height Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 973.4.1 and 973.4.2, and subject to Sections 973.3.13 and 973.3.14, a fence may be permitted within a daylighting triangle, that is not on publicly-owned land provided that said fence does not exceed 0.6 metres (1.96 feet) in… Richmond Hill, Fence By-law, s. 973.3.16, Bylaw Insider, https://bylawinsider.com/ca/bylaws/on/richmond-hill/973/973-973-3-16-2, last checked October 17, 2026. Unofficial copy; the official version governs.

Q: What does Richmond Hill bylaw 973, s. 973.4.3 say?

Exception - three strands - horizontal Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 973.4.1 and subject to Section 973.4.2, a barbed wire fence may be permitted on any land provided that a barbed wire fence shall be composed, in addition to other fencing materials, of not more than three strands of barbed wire which are… Richmond Hill, Fence By-law, s. 973.4.3, Bylaw Insider, https://bylawinsider.com/ca/bylaws/on/richmond-hill/973/973-973-4-3-2, last checked October 17, 2026. Unofficial copy; the official version governs.

Q: What does Richmond Hill bylaw 973, s. 973 say?

9.10 FENCE - HE IGH T - DESCR IP T IO N 97 3.9.1 2… Richmond Hill, Fence By-law, s. 973, Bylaw Insider, https://bylawinsider.com/ca/bylaws/on/richmond-hill/973/973-973-18, last checked October 17, 2026. Unofficial copy; the official version governs.

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What does Richmond Hill bylaw 973, s. 973.2.20 say?

Height - defined “height” means, with reference to a fence, the vertical distance measured from the grade to the highest point of the fence, not including the structural supports. The height of a fence shall be measured from the higher adjacent grade where there is a grade difference on each side of the fence.…

Richmond Hill, Fence By-law, s. 973.2.20, Bylaw Insider, https://bylawinsider.com/ca/bylaws/on/richmond-hill/973/973-973-2-20-2, last checked October 17, 2026. Unofficial copy; the official version governs.

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What does Richmond Hill bylaw 973, s. 973.3.1 say?

Scope - all fences - within Town This Chapter applies to all lawful fences in the Town of Richmond Hill, and no fence shall be hereafter erected or altered except in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter.

Richmond Hill, Fence By-law, s. 973.3.1, Bylaw Insider, https://bylawinsider.com/ca/bylaws/on/richmond-hill/973/973-973-3-1-2, last checked October 17, 2026. Unofficial copy; the official version governs.

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What does Richmond Hill bylaw 973, s. 973.3.28 say?

Deteriorated fence - exception The provisions of Section 973.3.26 do not apply to a fence which has deteriorated to the extent of 50% of its material content. Where such deterioration has occurred, any repair to the fence must be made in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.

Richmond Hill, Fence By-law, s. 973.3.28, Bylaw Insider, https://bylawinsider.com/ca/bylaws/on/richmond-hill/973/973-973-3-28-3, last checked October 17, 2026. Unofficial copy; the official version governs.

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