Fences & pool enclosures — Valleyview, Alberta

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

In the Town of Valleyview, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Valleyview Community Standards Bylaw No. 2023-11 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Max height front: 1.2 m (4 ft). Max height rear side: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Town of Valleyview Community Standards Bylaw No. 2023-11 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 11.8(c)
sight triangle impairs visibility required for safe traffic flow at any intersection adjacent to the land s. 5.2(m)(iii)
prohibited materials barbed wire may only be incorporated into fences in these districts; electrification of fences is not permitted s. 3, definition of 'Fence' (d)-(e)
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Sets required fence materials/colours by district (wood/vinyl in residential, coated chain-link downtown/industrial), bans electrified fences Town-wide, and requires a fence plan be submitted to the Town before construction.

Town of Valleyview Land Use Bylaw No. 2022-11 adopted bylaw
max height rear side 1.8 m (6 ft) "1.8 m (6 ft) in height along a side or rear yard"
max height front 1.2 m (4 ft) "1.2 m (4 ft) in height (i) In front yards"
sight triangle No object, structure, fence, hedge, shrub, or tree exceeding 0.9 m (3 ft) above established grade within a corner sight triangle; triangle is 6.1 m (20 ft) along front and exterior side lot lines. "exceeds 0.9 m (3 ft) above the established grade within a corner sight triangle"; "lot that is 6.1 m (20 ft) in length along the front and exterior side lot lines"
prohibited materials Barbed wire only in IG and UR districts; electrification of fences is not permitted. "Barbed wire may only be incorporated into fences in the IG and UR districts"; "The electrification of fences is not permitted"
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Section C1.10: corner sight triangle bars fences/hedges/trees over 0.9 m; sets residential fence height limits and bans fence electrification Town-wide; barbed wire allowed only in Industrial General/Urban Reserve districts.

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