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Fences & pool enclosures — Yellowstone, Alberta: Summer Village of Yellowstone Land Use Bylaw No. 171-11

In the Summer Village of Yellowstone, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Summer Village of Yellowstone Land Use Bylaw No. 171-11, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Max height front: 0.9 m (3.0 ft); up to 1.5 m (5.0 ft) for open chain link. Max height rear side: 1.8 m (6.0 ft).

Summer Village of Yellowstone Land Use Bylaw No. 171-11 adopted bylaw

max height rear side	1.8 m (6.0 ft)	s. 56(1)
max height front	0.9 m (3.0 ft); up to 1.5 m (5.0 ft) for open chain link	s. 56(3)
permit required	yes	s. 56(1)
pool enclosure	Fence at least 1.5 m (5.0 ft) high; gates with self-latching device on inside; or locking cover.	s. 44(3)(c)
sight triangle	No wall, fence, shrub, trees, hedge or object over 0.9 m (3 ft) in height within the site triangle on corner sites.	s. 40

scout note

Sec 56: fences/hedges over 1.8m (6ft) need a development permit; front-yard fences capped at 0.9m (3ft), up to 1.5m if open chain-link. Corner sight-triangle objects (fence, wall, shrub, tree, hedge) capped at 0.9m. Outdoor pools/hot tubs must be fenced with self-closing, self-latching gates.