How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?

Fences & pool enclosures — Acme, Alberta: Village of Acme Land Use Bylaw #2022-02

In the Village of Acme, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Village of Acme Land Use Bylaw #2022-02, verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: solid: 1 m (3.2 feet); chain link: 1.22 m (4.0 feet). Max height rear side: 6 feet. Pool enclosure: Outdoor private pool/hot tub/shallow pond must be protected by fence at least 1.8 m (6 ft.) high; gate same height, self-closing, self-latching, lockable.

Village of Acme Land Use Bylaw #2022-02 adopted bylaw

max height rear side	6 feet	s. 7.9.1
max height front	solid: 1 m (3.2 feet); chain link: 1.22 m (4.0 feet)	s. 7.9.2
pool enclosure	Outdoor private pool/hot tub/shallow pond must be protected by fence at least 1.8 m (6 ft.) high; gate same height, self-closing, self-latching, lockable.	s. 8.11.2; s. 8.11.3
sight triangle	Hedges and vegetation on corner lots must be trimmed and maintained at a height to provide clear lines of site for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Recommended heights for hedges and vegetation on corner lots is 1 m (3.2ft).	s. 7.9.6

scout note

Residential fences max 6ft (1.8m) in rear/interior side yards; front-yard solid fence max 1m, chain-link max 4ft (1.22m); wood/vinyl/chain-link only; swimming pools require a compliant enclosure fence (s.7.9, 8.11).