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Fences & pool enclosures — Redwater, Alberta: Town of Redwater Land Use Bylaw PD-01-2023

In the Town of Redwater, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Redwater Land Use Bylaw PD-01-2023, verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: 1 m (3 ft). Max height rear side: 2.5 m (8 ft). Pool enclosure: Entirely fenced and secured against public entry with lock mechanism on inside of gate; or ASTM F1346 protective cover.

Town of Redwater Land Use Bylaw PD-01-2023 adopted bylaw

max height rear side	2.5 m (8 ft)	2.5 m (8 ft) in side and rear yards
max height front	1 m (3 ft)	1 m (3 ft) in the front yard
permit required	no	does not require a Development Permit provided it is built in conformance
pool enclosure	Entirely fenced and secured against public entry with lock mechanism on inside of gate; or ASTM F1346 protective cover.	entirely fenced and secured against public entry with a lock mechanism
sight triangle	No object, structure, fence, hedge, shrub, or tree in Site Line Protection Area on corner site (non-commercial); corner lot fences setback min 1 m from front/side yard.	s. 3.4(2)(b), (3)(a)
prohibited materials	Barbed wire and electric fences	Barbed wire and electric Fences are prohibited

scout note

Fences max 2.5m (8ft) in side/rear yards in most districts; barbed wire and electric fences prohibited; residential corner-lot fences setback min. 1m from the corner; private swimming pools must be fully fenced/gated with a lock on the inside.