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Fences & pool enclosures — Woodlands County, Alberta: Woodlands County Land Use Bylaw 630/25

In the Municipal District of Woodlands County, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Woodlands County Land Use Bylaw 630/25, verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: 2.0 m (6.6 ft). Max height rear side: 2.0 m (6.6 ft). Pool enclosure: In hamlets, fence at least 2.0 m high; gates self-latching with lock inside.

Woodlands County Land Use Bylaw 630/25 adopted bylaw

max height rear side	2.0 m (6.6 ft)	"Fences shall be constructed to a maximum height of 2.0 m (6.6 ft)"
max height front	2.0 m (6.6 ft)	"Fences shall be constructed to a maximum height of 2.0 m (6.6 ft)"
pool enclosure	In hamlets, fence at least 2.0 m high; gates self-latching with lock inside.	"In hamlets, every fence enclosing an outdoor swimming pool or hot tub shall be"; "self-latching device and lock located on the inside of the gate"

scout note

Fences under 1.3 m (4.3 ft) in front yards and 2.0 m (6.6 ft) in side and rear yards need no development permit (except corner/road-abutting parcels). Section 10.7: private outdoor swimming pools/hot tubs must be fenced and secured against entry; a building wall may substitute for part of the fence.