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Fences & pool enclosures — Sylvan Lake, Alberta: Town of Sylvan Lake Land Use Bylaw No. 1695/2015

In the Town of Sylvan Lake, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Sylvan Lake Land Use Bylaw No. 1695/2015, verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: 1.0 m (3.28 ft.). Max height rear side: 2.0 m (6.56 ft.). Sight triangle: 0.9 m (2.95 ft.) height limit; 3.0 m (9.84 ft.) sight triangle at intersections.

Town of Sylvan Lake Land Use Bylaw No. 1695/2015 adopted bylaw

max height rear side	2.0 m (6.56 ft.)	s. 7.22.1(a)
max height front	1.0 m (3.28 ft.)	s. 7.22.1(b)
sight triangle	0.9 m (2.95 ft.) height limit; 3.0 m (9.84 ft.) sight triangle at intersections	s. 7.12.1
prohibited materials	Barbed wire (except industrial/commercial security, side/rear above 2.0 m); electric fences prohibited.	s. 7.22.5; s. 7.22.6

scout note

Fence height max 2.0 m in rear/side yards, 1.0 m in front yard; barbed-wire and electric fences prohibited outright; every swimming pool must be enclosed by a minimum 1.8 m fence.