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

Fences & pool enclosures — Rural Municipality of Dufferin, Manitoba: Carman-Dufferin Planning District Zoning By-Law No. 04/2014 (Schedule A)

In the Rural Municipality of Dufferin, Manitoba, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Carman-Dufferin Planning District Zoning By-Law No. 04/2014 (Schedule A), verified 2026-09-24. Max height front: two and one-half (2 l/2) feet. Max height rear side: six (6) feet. Pool enclosure: Min 6 ft height, self-closing gate w/ lockable latch, no crawl openings, smooth surface.

Carman-Dufferin Planning District Zoning By-Law No. 04/2014 (Schedule A) adopted bylaw

max height rear side	six (6) feet	s. 3.4.3(d)
max height front	two and one-half (2 l/2) feet	s. 3.4.3(d)
permit required	no	s. 2.10.2(a)
pool enclosure	Min 6 ft height, self-closing gate w/ lockable latch, no crawl openings, smooth surface.	s. 3.15.3
sight triangle	Corner sites: no fence/visual barrier > 2.5 ft in hatched triangular areas.	s. 3.4.4(a)

scout note

Joint planning-district zoning bylaw covering RM of Dufferin: fences/hedges capped at 2.5 ft in front yards and 6 ft in side/rear yards (exceptions in ML/MH/OR/AR zones); pools/hot tubs require a 6 ft self-closing, lockable enclosure fence.