Hamilton Fence Contractor · Reformity Inc.Fence Installation in Hamilton
Hamilton's fence by-law is stricter near the street than most of the GTA: 0.9 m within 3 m of the front lot line, and 2.0 m in rear and side yards. Sloped lots on and below the Escarpment usually need a stepped fence to keep each section within the limit.
City of Hamilton rules
Fencing rules in Hamilton.
Checked against the City of Hamilton's own website. Lots differ, so we confirm the rules for your address at the quote visit.
Fence height
Fence By-law 10-142: 2.0 m in rear and side yards (up to 2.4 m for a short run set back from the lot lines), and 0.9 m within 3.0 m of the front lot line and in corner and driveway visibility triangles. No building permit unless it encloses a pool.
City of Hamilton: fencesPool enclosures
At least 1.5 m high, measured from the outside (By-law 16-184) — higher than most GTA cities — and the enclosure needs a building permit.
City of Hamilton: poolsPrivate trees
Depends on where you are: the former City of Hamilton has no private tree by-law, but Ancaster (heritage trees 45 cm+), Dundas (15 cm+ on designated lands) and Stoney Creek (Escarpment area) still have their own.
City of Hamilton: tree by-law review
- Cedar
- Vinyl
- Aluminum
- Chain Link
Hamilton Fencing FAQ
Quick answers.
Fence By-law 10-142: 2.0 m in rear and side yards (up to 2.4 m for a short run set back from the lot lines), and 0.9 m within 3.0 m of the front lot line and in corner and driveway visibility triangles. No building permit unless it encloses a pool.
At least 1.5 m high, measured from the outside (By-law 16-184) — higher than most GTA cities — and the enclosure needs a building permit.
Send the form on this page or call 437-241-6287. We reply within one business day, visit your Hamilton property to measure and check the City of Hamilton rules for your lot, and give you a fixed written price.
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