Pools, Decks, and Fences | Town of LaSalle

Pools

In the Town of LaSalle, if you want to install a swimming pool on your property, you need to get a permit. This is to keep people safe, protect important town infrastructure, and make sure the rules for zoning, fencing, and grading are followed.

What is required for a swimming pool enclosure permit?

The following is required for a complete swimming pool application:

Attach a completed "Application for a Swimming Pool Enclosure Permit"
Site plan drawing
Fence enclosure options
Permit fee and refundable deposit

Apply for a Permit

Relief from Swimming and Pool and Fence By-Law

In accordance with the Fence and Swimming Pool By-law 8594, property owners can apply for a request for relief to the Fence and Swimming Pool By-law. A relief may be applied for by the owner of the property who is unable meet the requirements of By-law 8594.

Fee: A $500.00 non-refundable application fee applies. Payment must be made at Town Hall (cash, debit, and checks are accepted). Please visit the finance counter on the first floor of Town Hall to make payment.

Once the application is complete, By-law staff will review the request for relief and prepare a report for Council's consideration. By-law staff will contact the applicant with a time and date for when this matter will be heard by Council.

Depending on the nature of the matter, the Town of Lasalle may contact adjacent neighbours for comments and to make them aware of the request.

Please contact the By-Law Department for additional information at 519-969-7770 ext. 1227.

Decks

When a deck is being instructed, a building permit might be required.

When a building permit is required for a deck:

The deck is greater than 24” above finish grade level
For any roof structure constructed as part of the deck
Minimum 1.2 m side yard setback
Minimum 2.5 m exterior side or rear yard setback
Minimum 7.6 m rear lot line setback of a through lot

When a building permit is not required for a deck:

The deck is less than 24” above finish grade level
There is no roof structure constructed as part of the deck
Minimum 1.2 m side yard setback
Minimum 2.5 m exterior side or rear yard setback
Minimum 7.6 m rear lot line setback of a through lot

Apply for a Deck Permit

Fences

A permit is not required for a fence unless a pool is being installed. In this case, a pool enclosure permit (see information above) would be required. Any other fence should adhere to By-law 8946.