Fences & pool enclosures — Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Wabush Fence Bylaw 2025, verified 2026-08-29. A permit is required. Max height front: 3'. Max height rear side: 6' in height.

Town of Wabush Fence Bylaw 2025 adopted bylaw
max height rear side 6' in height s. 7(b)
max height front 3' s. 7(a)
permit required yes s. 5(a)
sight triangle obscures a clear view of a street, intersection, or pedestrian traffic s. 6(4)
prohibited materials barbed wire, single strand wire, electrified wire and barbed type obstacle s. 8(b)
scout note

Front-yard fences max 3ft (set back 4ft from property line); rear/side fences max 6ft; corner lots/right-of-way fences set back 6ft; permit required; barbed/electrified wire banned; no more than 2 fencing materials; snow fences banned May 1-Oct 1.

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: http://www.labradorwest.com/default.php?ac=changeSite&sid=2 · Last verified 2026-08-29 · Fences & pool enclosures across Newfoundland and Labrador · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities