Do I need a building permit and a fence for a pool?

If a pool is capable of holding more than 30" of water it requires a building permit from the Township Building Department and requires a minimum 5' high fence. Please review the Township Fence By-law for information pertaining to fence regulations or please contact Township staff if you have any questions. Township Fence By-law

What is my property zoned?

Please review Comprehensive Zoning By-law 28/2006 as amended or contact Planning and Development staff to determine what permitted uses and regulations apply to your property.  For zoning schedules, please see below:

Index Map: Use to determine which zoning map applies to your property Index Map
Schedules 'A1 to A60': Identifies zoning in the Agricultural Resource Area (outside Settlement Areas) Schedule 'A1-A60'
Schedule 'B-1 to Schedule L': Identifies zoning in Urban and Rural Settlement Areas Settlement Maps

What are the setbacks for an accessory building?

In a residential zone, an accesory building (i.e. detached garage, driving shed, pool shed) has a minimum side and rear yard setback of 1m (3.28 ft.). It cannot be located in front of the main dwelling and must be a minimum 6m (19 ft.) from the front lot line.  It also shall be located a minimum 2m (6.5 ft.) from the main residential dwelling

For further information and inquiries please contact:

Sarah Peck, Junior Planner speck@township.wellesley.on.ca

Susan Duke, Executive Director Corporate/Clerk    sduke@township.wellesley.on.ca