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Fences & pool enclosures — Municipality of Rhineland, Manitoba: Zoning By-law No. 2021-06

In the Municipality of Rhineland, Manitoba, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Zoning By-law No. 2021-06, verified 2026-09-24. Max height front: Varies by zone (3 ft to 10 ft). Max height rear side: Varies by zone (6.5 ft to 10 ft). Pool enclosure: Fence with lockable gates, minimum height six feet (1.8m), prevent child crawling underneath.

Zoning By-law No. 2021-06 adopted bylaw

max height rear side	Varies by zone (6.5 ft to 10 ft)	4.12 Maximum Fence Height
max height front	Varies by zone (3 ft to 10 ft)	4.12 Maximum Fence Height
permit required	no	2.4 When Development Permits are Not Required
pool enclosure	Fence with lockable gates, minimum height six feet (1.8m), prevent child crawling underneath.	4.29 Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs
sight triangle	150 feet from intersection in AG, AR, CC, and AI zones.	4.6 Required Yards
prohibited materials	Electrified, barbed wire, scrap metal, industrial waste, snow fences (RLD), chain link (front yard RLD/CN/CC).	4.13 Prohibited Fencing Materials

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Zoning by-law sets max fence height by zone (10 ft front yard in most rural/ag zones, 3 ft in RLD/CN/CC; up to 6.5 ft side/rear); bans barbed wire/electric fencing except farm use; pools need a 6-ft locking fence.