Fences & pool enclosures — Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Gander Fence Regulations and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-08-29. A permit is required. Max height front: 75 cm (29.5 inches). Max height rear side: 2.0 metres (79 inches).

Town of Gander Fence Regulations adopted bylaw
max height rear side 2.0 metres (79 inches) No fence in excess of 2.0 metres (79 inches) in height
max height front 75 cm (29.5 inches) No fence in excess of 75 cm (29.5 inches) in height
permit required yes A building permit is required for construction of a fence
sight triangle must meet the requirements of the TAC (Transportation Association of Canada) standard for sight lines must meet the requirements of the TAC (Transportation Association of Canada) standard
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A building permit is required to construct a fence, and no fence may be erected, replaced or repaired anywhere in the Town without a permit issued under the Building Inspector's signature. On residential property, no fence may exceed 75 cm (29.5 inches) in height from the established front building line forward to the front boundary, or 2.0 metres from the

Town of Gander Swimming Pool Regulations adopted bylaw
pool enclosure barrier or fence having a minimum height of 1.5 metres and have a gate, equipped with self-closing, self-latching devices placed at the top and on the inside of the gate barrier or fence having a minimum height of 1.5 metres
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Permanent residential/commercial pools require a building permit and must be protected by a barrier or fence at least 1.5 m high, set at least 1.5 m from the water's edge, with a self-closing, self-latching gate.

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