Fences & pool enclosures — Veteran, Alberta

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

In the Village of Veteran, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Village of Veteran Land Use Bylaw No. 547-21, verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: 1 m (3.2 feet); increase to 4.0 feet to accommodate animals with approval. Max height rear side: 6 feet. Pool enclosure: Outdoor private pool area must be protected by fence not less than 1.8 m (6 ft.) high; gate same height, self-closing, self-latching, lockable.

Village of Veteran Land Use Bylaw No. 547-21 adopted bylaw
max height rear side 6 feet s. 7.6(1)
max height front 1 m (3.2 feet); increase to 4.0 feet to accommodate animals with approval s. 7.6(2)
permit required no s. 3.2.4(2)
pool enclosure Outdoor private pool area must be protected by fence not less than 1.8 m (6 ft.) high; gate same height, self-closing, self-latching, lockable. s. 8.6(2)-(3)
sight triangle In a residential district, a fence or hedge located within a corner lot shall not exceed 1 m (3.2 feet) in height from the building facing the streets. s. 7.6(3)
prohibited materials Barbed wire and devices causing electric current through pool fence/gate. s. 8.6(5)-(6)
scout note

Section 7.6: residential fences/hedges capped at 6 ft in rear/side yards, 1 m in front yards (up to 4 ft with Development Authority approval for animal enclosures) and on corner-lot street faces; must be wood, vinyl or chain link. Outdoor pools must be fenced per Alberta Safety Codes, with 1.8 m self-latching, non-barbed, non-electrified fencing.

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