Fences & pool enclosures — Rural Municipality of Woodlands, Manitoba
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Rural Municipality of Woodlands, Manitoba, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Rural Municipality of Woodlands Zoning Bylaw 2648/14, verified 2026-09-24. Max height front: three (3) feet. Max height rear side: six and one-half (6 ½) feet. Pool enclosure: Completely enclosed with fence or barrier. Minimum height 6 ft including gates. Gates self-closing with lockable latch. Prevent child crawling.
Rural Municipality of Woodlands Zoning Bylaw 2648/14
adopted bylaw
max height rear side
six and one-half (6 ½) feet
s. 3.17.2(g)
max height front
three (3) feet
s. 3.17.2(g)
permit required
no
s. 2.9.1(a)
pool enclosure
Completely enclosed with fence or barrier. Minimum height 6 ft including gates. Gates self-closing with lockable latch. Prevent child crawling.
s. 3.35(b, c, d)
scout note
RM of Woodlands Zoning Bylaw 2648/14: fences/hedges capped at 6.5 ft in height; outdoor pools and hot tubs must be fully enclosed by a fence or barrier at least 6 ft high with a self-closing gate to prevent child entry.