Fences & pool enclosures — Redcliff, Alberta

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

In the Town of Redcliff, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Redcliff Land Use Bylaw No. 1957/2023, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Max height front: 0.9 m (non-industrial); 1.2 m (industrial, no outdoor storage); 1.8 m (industrial, outdoor storage). Max height rear side: 1.8 m (non-industrial); 2.4 m* (industrial).

Town of Redcliff Land Use Bylaw No. 1957/2023 adopted bylaw
max height rear side 1.8 m (non-industrial); 2.4 m* (industrial) Table 4
max height front 0.9 m (non-industrial); 1.2 m (industrial, no outdoor storage); 1.8 m (industrial, outdoor storage) Table 4
permit required yes s.2.1(a); Table 2
pool enclosure Every private pool shall be secured against unauthorized entry by a fenced yard; outdoor pool/hot tub secured against entry to meet Alberta Building Code. s.4.36(a),(c)(iii)
sight triangle Residential: 3.0 m; Non-Residential: 6.0 m from intersection of two roads; max fence height within Corner Visibility Triangle 0.9 m. Table 4; 'setback at least 3.0 m from the intersection of two roads'
prohibited materials Electric fences prohibited; barbed wire not permitted in Residential, Mixed-Use or Special Districts unless approved. s.4.14(e)-(f)
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Fence Height Maximums table sets limits by yard type (front/side/rear); electric fences prohibited in all districts; barbed wire fences restricted to rear/side yards above 1.8m; every private swimming pool must be secured against unauthorized entry by a fenced yard.

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: http://www.redcliff.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Fences & pool enclosures across Alberta · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities