Dayton, OH Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)

Fences shall be constructed of only one material or have one unified style. Barbed wire and electrified fences shall not be permitted. Chain link fences shall not exceed 42 inches in height and shall not be permitted in the front and corner side yards.

(J) Swimming Pools. Private swimming pools for the exclusive use of residents of the premises may be located in any residential district provided they comply with the locational and coverage requirements of accessory structures set forth in this Section and the supplemental regulations set forth below.

(1) All swimming pools, together with adjacent walkways, shall be completely enclosed by a wall or fence having a minimum height of 6 feet from ground level, or attached to the pool deck if the deck is above ground level.

(2) For aboveground pools, the height of the pool, from the surrounding grade to the top of the pool wall, may be used as credit to meet the minimum fence height requirement.

(3) All fences and other pool enclosures shall be constructed so as to have no openings, holes, or gaps larger than three (3) inches in width, except for doors, gates, or windows that shall be equipped with suitable locking devices to prevent unauthorized access. Access to secured accessory buildings and walls of principal buildings may be used in place of, or as part of, the enclosure.

(4) All fences and other pool enclosures shall be equipped with suitable locking devices to prevent unauthorized access.