Fences & pool enclosures — Sexsmith, Alberta

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

In the Town of Sexsmith, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Sexsmith Land Use Bylaw No. 1048, verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: less than 1 m (3.3 ft). Max height rear side: less than 2 m (6.5 ft). Pool enclosure: Outdoor pool must be protected by fence, building wall or enclosure not less than 1.8 m; gates must be self-closing and lockable from inside.

Town of Sexsmith Land Use Bylaw No. 1048 adopted bylaw
max height rear side less than 2 m (6.5 ft) s. 4.2(e)
max height front less than 1 m (3.3 ft) s. 4.2(e)
pool enclosure Outdoor pool must be protected by fence, building wall or enclosure not less than 1.8 m; gates must be self-closing and lockable from inside. s. 9.19.5
sight triangle No object, structure, fence, hedge, shrub, or tree in sight triangle if it interferes with traffic safety; sight triangle formed by lines 7.5 m (25 ft) from corner intersection. s. 9.2.1
scout note

Fences under 1 m (front yard) and 2 m (side/rear yards) need no development permit. Corner-lot sight triangle (7.5 m from the intersecting lot lines): no fence, hedge, shrub or tree that the Development Authority considers a traffic-safety hazard, and finished grade no more than 0.6 m above the road (Sec. 9.2). Outdoor private pools must be enclosed by a

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