City of Richmond Hill

By-Law Requirements:

Minimum 1.5m (5ft) set back from the property line
Minimum 1.2m (4ft) set back from the house walls
Pool enclosure fence height minimum of 1.2m (4ft) and maximum of 1.8m (6ft)
Self closing and Self Latching fence gate
Pool must be accessible from dwelling with child proofed doors/gates with lock located minimum of 1.5m (5ft) above the ground
Minimum 0.6m (2ft) around the perimeter of the property to remain undisturbed

Site Alteration Grading Plan Requirements:

Standard general notes for swimming pools.
North arrow and drawing metric scale 1:200 or 1:250
Consultant Certification stamp
Proposed location information, this includes fence enclosure details
Proposed grading information. Existing elevation, proposed elevation, and existing drainage patterns must be included.
Property set backs
Lot grading must be certified by a developer’s engineering consultant before a permit is issued to new subdivision home owners, contact your developer or builder about the lot grading status

Submission Requirements:

Digital pdf copy of the Site Grading Plan.
Site Alteration Permit Application Form – please contact Patricia.Huke@richmondhill.ca or call (905)771-8800 ext. 6432
Toronto and region conservation authority TRCA (if applicable)
- Find out if your property is in the TRCA
In Site Plan Control Areas of Richmond Hill, a Site Plan Amendment Form is needed.
Tree Declaration Form or a Tree Removal Form (if applicable)

Please contact (905)771-8800 ext. 6432 or email Patricia.Huke@richmondhill.ca for submission.

For more information, visit RichmondHill.ca

City of Richmond Hill Fees:

Golden Water Aquatics Engineering Fees $2500 (Homeowners are responsible for submission and city fees).

*Current grading plan is required, extra charges apply if not available.

*Not including any forestry reports and permits if needed.

*Not including Conservation Permits and approvals if applicable.