How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the City of Winkler, Manitoba, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by City of Winkler Zoning By-Law No. 1938-08 (Consolidated to Feb 27, 2018), verified 2026-09-24. Max height front: 1.22 m. (4.00 ft.). Max height rear side: 2.00 m. (6.56 ft.). Prohibited materials: Electric, barbed wire fences and snow fences shall not be permitted in any district.
City of Winkler Zoning By-Law No. 1938-08 (Consolidated to Feb 27, 2018)
adopted bylaw
max height rear side
2.00 m. (6.56 ft.)
s. 24.2(1)(b)
max height front
1.22 m. (4.00 ft.)
s. 24.2(1)(a)
permit required
no
s. 11.1(3)
prohibited materials
Electric, barbed wire fences and snow fences shall not be permitted in any district
s. 24.1(3)
scout note
Fences in residential districts max 1.22m (4ft) front yard, 2.00m (6.56ft) side/rear. Electric/barbed wire generally banned (electric permitted for equestrian use in RR zone). Outdoor pools/hot tubs must be enclosed by a 6ft fence with self-closing, lockable gate.