By-law Number 2002-034: A By-law to Regulate Fences and Privacy Screens

Published by Town of Oakville

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Type: By-law
Published by: Town of Oakville
Date: CONSOLIDATED VERSION AS OF June 23, 2025
Also called: Fences and Privacy Screen By-law
For: homeowner
Signed by: Ann Mulvale, Mayor · Cathy L. Best, Clerk
Building types: All building types
Pages: 12
Instruments: By-law 2002-034 · By-law 2021-038 · By-law 2025-099 · Municipal Act, 2001 · Planning Act

Overview

Town of Oakville By-law 2002-034, the Fence By-law, passed July 2, 2002 and printed as a consolidated version as of June 23, 2025, in twelve pages. It regulates fences and privacy screens: definitions, how height is calculated, visibility triangles, height limits in residential and other zones, privacy screens, materials, fences on Town land, administrative penalties, orders, variances and grandfathering. It names the separate Pool Enclosure By-law and the Zoning By-law as prevailing over it where they conflict.

What it covers

Definitions and Interpretation
Calculation of Height
Visibility Triangles - Driveways and Corner Lots
General Height Restrictions - Residential Zones
Special Provision - Grade Differences between Lots
Height Restrictions - Privacy Screens
Height of Fences other than in Residential Zones
Restrictions on Fence Materials and Construction
Prohibition of Fences on Town Land
Application of By-law
Administrative Penalties
Orders
Service and Notice
Variances
Grandfathering
General Prohibition
Offence
Severability
Repeal
Short Title

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