New Fence Rules in Place

There are new rules regarding fences in the town of Fort Frances.

Councillors approved a new fence by-law at their meeting last night, which Chief Building Official Rick Hallam says addresses issues identified in the previous one.

"We've relaxed the requirements and the height of a fence within a site triangle," says Hallam, "because we are looking at the uncontrolled intersections and the safety aspects as opposed to a controlled intersection which has lights or a four way stop."

Hallam says fences or hedges in those areas can now be as high as four feet.

The new by-law does not currently include the need for a permit, but Hallam says it is being considered with a recommendation coming to council sometime in the new year.