Fences & pool enclosures — Fredericton, New Brunswick
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the City of Fredericton, New Brunswick, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by City of Fredericton Zoning By-law No. Z-5, verified 2026-09-27. Pool enclosure: Outdoor swimming pool fully enclosed by fence/wall/structure at least 1.5 m high; doors/gates with self-latching device; enclosure set back 1 m from water. Sight triangle: Within 6 metres of point of intersection, no building/structure; no shrubs/foliage obstructing driver view.
City of Fredericton Zoning By-law No. Z-5
adopted bylaw
pool enclosure
Outdoor swimming pool fully enclosed by fence/wall/structure at least 1.5 m high; doors/gates with self-latching device; enclosure set back 1 m from water.
s. 4.2(4)(a)(iii), (b)(iv)
sight triangle
Within 6 metres of point of intersection, no building/structure; no shrubs/foliage obstructing driver view.
s. 4.1(9)(a)
scout note
Fences capped at 2.5m in side/rear yards and 1.6m in front yards; bans barbed/razor wire, broken glass and spikes. Corner-lot sight-triangle rules restrict fences/hedges/trees, and outdoor swimming pools must be fully enclosed by a fence or wall.