How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Village of Heisler, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Village of Heisler Land Use Bylaw No. 452-11, verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: 1 metres (3 feet). Max height rear side: 1.75 metres (6 feet). Prohibited materials: Electric fences prohibited except internal cross-fence for livestock; barbed wire only for livestock or top strand commercial/industrial.
Village of Heisler Land Use Bylaw No. 452-11
adopted bylaw
max height rear side
1.75 metres (6 feet)
s. 4.1
max height front
1 metres (3 feet)
s. 4.1
permit required
no
s. 4.6
prohibited materials
Electric fences prohibited except internal cross-fence for livestock; barbed wire only for livestock or top strand commercial/industrial.
s. 4.4, 4.5
scout note
Fences may not exceed 1.75m (6ft) in side/rear yards or 1m (3ft) in front yards; swimming pools are exempt from these limits and governed by the Alberta Building Code; barbed wire/electric fencing limited to land where livestock grazing is allowed.