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Fences & pool enclosures — Amherst, Nova Scotia: Town of Amherst Land Use Bylaw P-2

In the Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Amherst Land Use Bylaw P-2, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Pool enclosure: minimum 1.2 m high; at least one gate self-closing with self-latching device; completely enclose; no opening greater than 10 cm. Sight triangle: no fence... shall be erected... to a height greater than 0.6 metres above grade within a corner lot sight triangle.

Town of Amherst Land Use Bylaw P-2 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 3.6.1(b)
pool enclosure	minimum 1.2 m high; at least one gate self-closing with self-latching device; completely enclose; no opening greater than 10 cm.	s. 4.28.2
sight triangle	no fence... shall be erected... to a height greater than 0.6 metres above grade within a corner lot sight triangle.	s. 4.5.1
prohibited materials	barbed or razor wire in any Residential Zone; electrified unless in conjunction with an agricultural use.	s. 4.10.2(c)-(d)

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Fences max 2.1m in residential zones (3.6m elsewhere); over 2.1m must sit 1.0m off the property line; no barbed/razor wire or electrified fencing in residential zones. Corner-lot sight triangle caps fences/hedges at 0.6m. Outdoor pools must be fenced per pool standards.