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Fences & pool enclosures — Three Hills, Alberta: Three Hills Land Use Bylaw (No. 1458-20)

In the Town of Three Hills, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Three Hills Land Use Bylaw (No. 1458-20), verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: 1.8 m (6.0 ft) for portion not extending beyond foremost building; 1.0 m (3.0 ft) for portion extending beyond. Max height rear side: 1.8 m (6.0 ft). Prohibited materials: Barbed wire and electric fences are prohibited in residential districts.

Three Hills Land Use Bylaw (No. 1458-20) adopted bylaw

max height rear side	1.8 m (6.0 ft)	"in the side or rear yard in a residential district, higher than 1.8 m (6.0 ft)"
max height front	1.8 m (6.0 ft) for portion not extending beyond foremost building; 1.0 m (3.0 ft) for portion extending beyond	"For internal lots 1.8 m (6.0 ft) in height for that portion of the fence"
sight triangle	No object, structure, fence, hedge, shrub or tree within triangle formed by lines 3.0 m (10 ft) from intersection on corner site/highway intersection to ensure good visibility for safe traffic flow.	"exterior boundaries of said site, 3.0 m (10 ft) from the point where they intersect"
prohibited materials	Barbed wire and electric fences are prohibited in residential districts.	"Barbed wire and electric fences are prohibited in residential districts"

scout note

Residential fence/hedge height max 1.8 m in side/rear yards, 1.0 m in front yards and corner-lot sight areas; barbed wire and electric fences banned in residential districts, barbed wire elsewhere only above 1.8 m.