For reasons of safety and aesthetics, the City of Dollard-des-Ormeaux adopted regulations concerning fences for the entire territory.
Before building or modifying a fence, contact the Urban Planning and Engineering Department to enquire about the specific standards in force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit?
No permit is required for the installation of a fence, with the exception or a fence installed to separate private property from a main artery or collector street, as defined in the zoning by-law.
However, the construction of any fence must comply with the zoning by-law.
Where can a fence be installed?
Two neighbours can agree to build a common fence on the line separating their properties. However, in the event of a dispute over responsibility (joint ownership) and the location of the fence in relation to the property lines, the Civil Code (Quebec) must be referred to.
No fence may encroach on the street right-of-way.
No fence is permitted in the front yard.
A fence must be located 1.5 metres or more from a fire hydrant.
Are there any fencing requirements for a pool or a spa?
Any yard containing a pool or a spa must be surrounded by a fence with a minimum height of 1.5 metres and a maximum height of 1.8 metres, in compliance with the zoning by-law. Additionally, a separate barrier specifically for the pool is required.
A hedge, shrubbery or plantings do not constitute a fence controlling swimming pool access.
What materials are permitted for a fence?
A fence must be made or composed of the following materials:
- Treated, painted, stained or varnished wood;
- Natural wood for a pole fence;
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC);
- Hot-dip galvanised or vinyl-coated chain link, with or without slats;
- Painted wrought iron;
- Anodized or factory-painted aluminum;
- Glass;
- Stone;
- Brick;
- Architectural concrete block or panel;
- Factory-painted metal laths or panels.
No fences may incorporate or be composed of barbed wire or non-architectural cement blocks.
Fences must be maintained in good condition at all times.