Fences & pool enclosures — Woodstock, New Brunswick

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

In the Town of Woodstock, New Brunswick, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Woodstock Zoning By-law No. Z-501, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Max height front: 1.5 metres. Max height rear side: 2 metres in a Residential Zone; or 2.5 metres in any other zone.

Town of Woodstock Zoning By-law No. Z-501 adopted bylaw
max height rear side 2 metres in a Residential Zone; or 2.5 metres in any other zone s. 5.7(c)
max height front 1.5 metres s. 5.7(b)
permit required yes s. 1.3(d)
pool enclosure Completely enclosed by fence/structure; barrier at least 1.5 metres high; no opening >10 centimetres; self-closing, self-latching gate minimum 1.5 metres. s. 5.1.4; s. 5.1.5
sight triangle 6 metres triangular space from intersection of street/lot lines; no building/structure; no hedges/shrubs/foliage 1 to 3 metres above street grade obstructing driver view. s. 4.7
prohibited materials Electrified, barbed wire, or other dangerous materials prohibited, except Rural/Rural Residential for livestock controls. s. 5.7(g)
scout note

Fences may not exceed 1.5m along a street line or 2m elsewhere in a Residential Zone; outdoor pools must be completely enclosed by a fence/structure barrier at least 1.5m high with openings no larger than 10cm and a self-closing, self-latching gate; new commercial/industrial uses next to residential must provide a 5m buffer with a fence or hedge/tree screen.

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: http://town.woodstock.nb.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Fences & pool enclosures across New Brunswick · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities