Fence-Viewer Application

In accordance with the Line Fences Act the Township of South Frontenac is seeking applications for the appointment of Municipal Fence-Viewers.

The Act applies in two situations where the owners are unable to reach agreement:

1. Where no fence currently exists at the boundary between the two properties, and one owner wants a new fence to be constructed to mark the boundary.
2. Where a line fence already exists, and one owner believes it needs to be reconstructed or repaired. 

A fence-viewer is appointed by the municipality and is someone with a broad knowledge of the community. 
Fence-viewers are authorized to address the following issues:

• The apportionment of responsibility of the fencing work between the two adjoining owners; and
• The description of the fence that is to be constructed or reconstructed on the boundary one, including materials to be used. 

After the viewing, the fence-viewers issue an award to allocate the costs of the proceeding between the two owners. 

To learn more about the Line Fences Act and Fence-viewers, visit the Ontario Line Fences Act. 

If you are interested in becoming a Fence-viewer for the Township, please submit your
application to be a fence-viewer to Heather Woodland, Deputy Clerk by email to: hwoodland@southfrontenac.net or by mail, PO Box 100, 4432 George Street, Sydenham, Ontario K0H 2T0 by July 18, 2025.