Fences & pool enclosures — Rural Municipality of Brokenhead, Manitoba

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

In the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead, Manitoba, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Rural Municipality of Brokenhead Zoning By-law No. 2232-21, verified 2026-09-24. A permit is required. Max height front: 3.5 feet (1.07 m) (Residential); 4.0 feet (1.22 m) (Commercial/Industrial). Max height rear side: 6.5 feet (1.98 m) (Residential); 8.0 feet (2.44 m) (Commercial/Industrial).

Rural Municipality of Brokenhead Zoning By-law No. 2232-21 adopted bylaw
max height rear side 6.5 feet (1.98 m) (Residential); 8.0 feet (2.44 m) (Commercial/Industrial) s. 3.26(b)(ii); s. 3.27(b)(ii)
max height front 3.5 feet (1.07 m) (Residential); 4.0 feet (1.22 m) (Commercial/Industrial) s. 3.26(b)(i); s. 3.27(b)(i)
permit required yes s. 1.9(a); s. 2.1 (Structure)
sight triangle Street side of corner site max height 3.5 feet (1.07 m), unless setback 15 feet (4.57 m) s. 3.26(d)
prohibited materials electric fences or barbed wire fences s. 3.26(a)
scout note

Sec. 3.26/3.27: residential fences max 3.5ft (1.07m) front, 6.5ft (1.98m) side/rear (corner lots capped at 3.5ft unless 15ft setback); no electric/barbed wire on residential. Sec. 10.9: pool areas require a min 6ft fence with lockable, self-closing gate.

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: http://rmofbrokenhead.ca/home · Last verified 2026-09-24 · Fences & pool enclosures across Manitoba · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities