{
 "topic": "fences",
 "label": "Fences & pool enclosures",
 "question": "How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?",
 "jurisdiction": "Nova Scotia",
 "country": "CA",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/ns/fences/",
 "municipalities": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003122",
   "name": "Amherst",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/amherst/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/amherst/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/amherst/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Amherst Land Use Bylaw P-2",
   "document_number": "P-2",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/amherst/fences/bylaw-p-2/",
   "answer": "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."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003124",
   "name": "Annapolis Royal",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Swimming Pool Fencing By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2005-06-20",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/fences/swimming-pool-fencing-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Swimming Pool Fencing By-law and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Max height front: 2.4 m (8 ft) in Residential, Institutional and Parks and Open Space Zone; 3.04 m (10 ft) in all other Zones. Max height rear side: 2.4 m (8 ft) in Residential, Institutional and Parks and Open Space Zone; 3.04 m (10 ft) in all other Zones."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003125",
   "name": "Antigonish",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/antigonish-county-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/antigonish-county-municipality/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/antigonish-county-municipality/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipality of the County of Antigonish Land Use By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2024-06-11",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/antigonish-county-municipality/fences/municipality-of-the-county-of-antigonish-land-use-by-law/",
   "answer": "The County municipality of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Municipality of the County of Antigonish Land Use By-law, verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003126",
   "name": "Antigonish",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Antigonish Land Use By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2020-01-20",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/fences/town-of-antigonish-land-use-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Antigonish Land Use By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Pool enclosure: enclosed by a fence with a minimum height of 1.2 m and a self-locking door. Prohibited materials: Chain-link fences shall not be permitted in front yards or flankage yards of any Residential Neighbourhood Zone."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003128",
   "name": "Barrington",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/barrington/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/barrington/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/barrington/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipality of the District of Barrington Land Use By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2013-11-25",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/barrington/fences/municipality-of-the-district-of-barrington-land-use-by-law/",
   "answer": "The District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Municipality of the District of Barrington Land Use By-law, verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003130",
   "name": "Bridgewater",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Bridgewater Land Use By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2014-11-10",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/fences/town-of-bridgewater-land-use-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Bridgewater Land Use By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: 1.2m (4ft) for All Residential Zones, C6, C7, C8, C1, C2, C3, C9; 3m (10ft) for I1, I2, C10; 2.5m (8ft) for All Other Zones; No Limit for M1, M2. Max height rear side: 2.5m (8ft) for All Residential Zones, C6, C7, C8; 3m (10ft) for C1, C2, C3, C9; 3.75m (12ft) for I1, I2, C10 and All Other Zones; No Limit for M1, M2. Pool enclosure: Outdoor pools or yards must be completely enclosed; enclosure/gates min 1.5m (5ft) high; gates self-closing, self-latching lockable devices."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003131",
   "name": "Cape Breton",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Cape Breton Regional Municipality Swimming Pool Fences By-law (No. S-600)",
   "document_number": "S-600",
   "adopted_date": "1995-12-19",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/fences/bylaw-s-600/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Cape Breton Regional Municipality Barbed Wire Fences By-law (No. B-100) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Prohibited materials: barbed wire fencing. Pool enclosure: Enclosure extends from ground to height not less than five (5) feet; gates self-closing, self-latching at top and inside."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003134",
   "name": "Clark's Harbour",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/clark-s-harbour/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/clark-s-harbour/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/clark-s-harbour/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Clark's Harbour Land Use By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/clark-s-harbour/fences/town-of-clark-s-harbour-land-use-by-law/",
   "answer": "The Town of Clark's Harbour, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Town of Clark's Harbour Land Use By-Law, verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003135",
   "name": "Colchester",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/colchester/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/colchester/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/colchester/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipality of Colchester Land Use Bylaw, Chapter 40",
   "document_number": "40",
   "adopted_date": "2025-03-27",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/colchester/fences/chapter-40/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Colchester, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Municipality of Colchester Land Use Bylaw, Chapter 40, verified 2026-09-27. Pool enclosure: enclosed by a fence min 1.5 m (5.0 ft) at grade; self-latching gates; set back greater of accessory building or 2.0 m; not in front/flanking yard."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003136",
   "name": "Cumberland",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/cumberland/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/cumberland/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/cumberland/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipality of Cumberland Land Use By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2018-04-04",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/cumberland/fences/municipality-of-cumberland-land-use-by-law/",
   "answer": "The County municipality of Cumberland, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Municipality of Cumberland Land Use By-law, verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003137",
   "name": "Digby",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipality of Digby Land Use By-law, By-law 2023-03",
   "document_number": "2023-03",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/fences/bylaw-2023-03/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Digby, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Municipality of Digby Land Use By-law, By-law 2023-03, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Sight triangle: Fence height limited to .6 m (2 ft.) above grade within corner vision triangle (street lines 6.1 m/20 ft. from intersection). Prohibited materials: barbed wire or electrified prohibited unless commercial/agricultural/industrial; barbed wire prohibited abutting residential."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003138",
   "name": "Digby",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/digby-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/digby-town/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/digby-town/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Digby Land Use By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2012-05-07",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/digby-town/fences/town-of-digby-land-use-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Digby, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Digby Land Use By-law, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Max height front: 2.4 meters (8 ft.) in all Residential Zones and 3.6 meters (12 ft.) in all other Zones. Max height rear side: 2.4 meters (8 ft.) in all Residential Zones and 3.6 meters (12 ft.) in all other Zones."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003139",
   "name": "East Hants",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/east-hants/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/east-hants/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/east-hants/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipality of East Hants Land Use Bylaw",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2023-07-27",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/east-hants/fences/municipality-of-east-hants-land-use-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of East Hants, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Municipality of East Hants Land Use Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: 1 m. Max height rear side: 2 m."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003140",
   "name": "Guysborough",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/guysborough/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/guysborough/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/guysborough/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipality of the District of Guysborough Land Use Bylaw",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/guysborough/fences/municipality-of-the-district-of-guysborough-land-use-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Guysborough, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Municipality of the District of Guysborough Land Use Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Pool enclosure: Outdoor pools must be completely enclosed by a fence; fences and gates minimum 1.5 m high and secured from unauthorized access. Sight triangle: No vegetation, building or structure including fences and signs may exceed 2 ft (0.6 m) above grade of abutting streets in a corner vision triangle."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003141",
   "name": "Halifax",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/halifax/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/halifax/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/halifax/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Halifax Regional Municipality Swimming Pool By-law S-700",
   "document_number": "S-700",
   "adopted_date": "2002-01-22",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/halifax/fences/bylaw-s-700/",
   "answer": "The Regional municipality of Halifax, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Halifax Regional Municipality Swimming Pool By-law S-700, verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003142",
   "name": "Inverness",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/inverness/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/inverness/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/inverness/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipality of the County of Inverness Land Use By-law (2025)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2025-05-22",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/inverness/fences/municipality-of-the-county-of-inverness-land-use-by-law/",
   "answer": "The County municipality of Inverness, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Municipality of the County of Inverness Land Use By-law (2025), verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003143",
   "name": "Kentville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/kentville/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/kentville/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/kentville/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Kentville Swimming Pool By-law (CH75)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2007-12-12",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/kentville/fences/town-of-kentville-swimming-pool-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Kentville, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Kentville Land Use Bylaw (2019, updated October 2023) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: 4 ft (1.21 m) in first 20 ft of front yard where no required front yard (except Industrial Zone). Max height rear side: 8 ft (2.43 m) in Residential Zone; 12 ft (3.66 m) otherwise. Sight triangle: No fence... greater than 3 ft (0.91 m) above grade within a day lighting triangle."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003144",
   "name": "Kings",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/kings/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/kings/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/kings/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipality of the County of Kings Swimming Pool By-law (By-law 73)",
   "document_number": "73",
   "adopted_date": "1996-12-03",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/kings/fences/bylaw-73/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Kings, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Municipality of the County of Kings Swimming Pool By-law (By-law 73), verified 2026-09-27. Pool enclosure: Pools or yard/deck completely enclosed; enclosures minimum five (5) feet high; doors/gates self-latching, placed at top and interior side."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003145",
   "name": "Lockeport",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/lockeport/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/lockeport/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/lockeport/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Lockeport Land Use By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/lockeport/fences/town-of-lockeport-land-use-by-law/",
   "answer": "The Town of Lockeport, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Town of Lockeport Land Use By-law, verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003146",
   "name": "Lunenburg",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-district-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-district-municipality/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-district-municipality/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipality of the District of Lunenburg Land Use By-law (MODL By-Law 049)",
   "document_number": "049",
   "adopted_date": "2026-07-29",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-district-municipality/fences/bylaw-049/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Municipality of the District of Lunenburg Land Use By-law (MODL By-Law 049), verified 2026-09-27. Pool enclosure: Outdoor pools at/below grade must be completely enclosed by a fence; fences and gates min 1.5 m (5 ft) high and secured from unauthorized access. Sight triangle: No building, structure, fence, sign, hedge, shrub, bush or tree may exceed 0.6 m (2 ft) above grade within the corner vision triangle."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003147",
   "name": "Lunenburg",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Lunenburg Land Use By-law, 2021",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2021-07-27",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/fences/town-of-lunenburg-land-use-by-law-2021/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Lunenburg Land Use By-law, 2021, verified 2026-09-27. Max height rear side: 1.8 metres (5.9 feet). Prohibited materials: Barbed wire or other sharp-edged materials prohibited, except atop fences/walls over 2 metres (6.6 feet) or agricultural/industrial fences."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003148",
   "name": "Mahone Bay",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Mahone Bay Land Use Bylaw, 2024",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2024-01-31",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/fences/town-of-mahone-bay-land-use-bylaw-2024/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Mahone Bay Land Use Bylaw, 2024, verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: 2.0 metres. Max height rear side: 2.0 metres. Prohibited materials: barbed wire (except at the top of fences in the Industrial General (IG) Zone)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003149",
   "name": "Middleton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/middleton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/middleton/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/middleton/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Middleton Land Use By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/middleton/fences/town-of-middleton-land-use-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Middleton, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Middleton Land Use By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Prohibited materials: electrified; barbed wire (except industrial use, not in yard abutting residential Zone)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003150",
   "name": "Mulgrave",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Mulgrave Land-Use By-Law (By-Law #02)",
   "document_number": "02",
   "adopted_date": "2016-12-05",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/fences/bylaw-02/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Mulgrave Land-Use By-Law (By-Law #02), verified 2026-09-27. Pool enclosure: Enclosed by a fence having a minimum height of 5 feet from established grade and located a minimum of 5 feet from water surface perimeter."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003151",
   "name": "New Glasgow",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of New Glasgow Swimming Pool Bylaw",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "1988-07-18",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/fences/town-of-new-glasgow-swimming-pool-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the Town of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of New Glasgow Swimming Pool Bylaw and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: 1.2 m (4 feet). Max height rear side: 1.8 m (6 feet) in a Residential Zone; 3.6 m (12 feet) otherwise. Pool enclosure: Enclosure minimum five feet in height from grade; gates equipped with self-closing, self-latching devices placed at top and inside."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003152",
   "name": "Oxford",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/oxford/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/oxford/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/oxford/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Oxford Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw P-2)",
   "document_number": "P-2",
   "adopted_date": "2009-07-13",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/oxford/fences/bylaw-p-2/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Oxford, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Oxford Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw P-2), verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: 1.4m. Max height rear side: 1.8m. Pool enclosure: Fence must completely enclose pool; at least one self-closing, self-latching gate; minimum 1.2m high; no opening greater than 10cm."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003153",
   "name": "Pictou",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipality of the County of Pictou Swimming Pool By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2008-06-09",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/fences/municipality-of-the-county-of-pictou-swimming-pool-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Pictou, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Municipality of Pictou County Land Use Bylaw (2025) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Pool enclosure: Pool/yard completely enclosed; enclosure min 4 ½ feet high from grade; gates self-closing, self-latching at top and inside."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003154",
   "name": "Pictou",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Towns of Pictou, Stellarton, and Trenton (Common) Land Use By-law (2025)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/fences/towns-of-pictou-stellarton-and-trenton-land-use-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Pictou, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Towns of Pictou, Stellarton, and Trenton (Common) Land Use By-law (2025), verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: 1.2 metres (4 feet) within 1.8 metres (6 feet) of a Lot line abutting a Street. Max height rear side: 1.8 metres (6 feet) in a Residential Zone; 3.6 metres (12 feet) otherwise. Pool enclosure: Barrier min 1.5 m (5 ft) high, no opening >10 cm; access via self-closing, self-latching gate min 1.5 m high."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003155",
   "name": "Port Hawkesbury",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Port Hawkesbury Swimming Pool By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/fences/town-of-port-hawkesbury-swimming-pool-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Port Hawkesbury Land Use By-law and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Pool enclosure: Enclosure not less than five feet high; gates self-closing, self-latching devices at top and inside."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003156",
   "name": "Queens",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/queens/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/queens/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/queens/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Region of Queens Municipality Land Use Bylaw (2022)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2022-05-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/queens/fences/region-of-queens-municipality-land-use-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of Queens, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Region of Queens Municipality Land Use Bylaw (2022), verified 2026-09-27. Pool enclosure: Outdoor pools at or below grade completely enclosed by fence; fences and gates minimum 1.5 m high and secured from unauthorized access."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003157",
   "name": "Richmond",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/richmond/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/richmond/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/richmond/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipality of the County of Richmond Land Use By-law (Plan Richmond, Jan 29 2024)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2024-01-29",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/richmond/fences/municipality-of-the-county-of-richmond-land-use-by-law/",
   "answer": "The County municipality of Richmond, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Municipality of the County of Richmond Land Use By-law (Plan Richmond, Jan 29 2024), verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003160",
   "name": "St. Mary's",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/st-mary-s/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/st-mary-s/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/st-mary-s/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipality of the District of St. Mary's Land Use By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2022-10-18",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/st-mary-s/fences/municipality-of-the-district-of-st-mary-s-land-use-by-law/",
   "answer": "The District municipality of St. Mary's, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Municipality of the District of St. Mary's Land Use By-Law, verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003161",
   "name": "Stellarton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/stellarton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/stellarton/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/stellarton/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Towns of Pictou, Stellarton, and Trenton (Common) Land Use By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2024-10-15",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/stellarton/fences/towns-of-pictou-stellarton-and-trenton-land-use-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Stellarton, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Towns of Pictou, Stellarton, and Trenton (Common) Land Use By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: 1.2 m. Max height rear side: 1.8 m. Pool enclosure: Enclosure barrier min 1.5 m high; self-closing, self-latching gate min 1.5 m high."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003162",
   "name": "Stewiacke",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Stewiacke Consolidated Land Use By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/fences/town-of-stewiacke-consolidated-land-use-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Stewiacke Consolidated Land Use By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: 2.1 m in residential zones, or 3.6 m in all other zones. Max height rear side: 2.1 m in residential zones, or 3.6 m in all other zones. Prohibited materials: Electrified, barbed or razor wire, unless erected in conjunction with an agricultural use."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003163",
   "name": "Trenton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/trenton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/trenton/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/trenton/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Trenton Swimming Pools By-law (No. 39)",
   "document_number": "39",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/trenton/fences/bylaw-39/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Trenton, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Trenton Swimming Pools By-law (No. 39), verified 2026-09-27. Pool enclosure: All pools/yard completely enclosed; enclosure minimum of five(5) feet in height from grade; gates self-closing, self-latching at top/inside."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003164",
   "name": "Truro",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/truro/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/truro/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/truro/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Truro Community Plan Land Use By-law (Part 7)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2023-11-06",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/truro/fences/town-of-truro-community-plan-land-use-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Truro, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Truro Community Plan Land Use By-law (Part 7), verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Max height front: 1.0 m (3.3 ft). Max height rear side: 2.5 m (8.2 ft)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003165",
   "name": "Victoria",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/victoria/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/victoria/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/victoria/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipality of the County of Victoria Land Use By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2025-05-26",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/victoria/fences/municipality-of-the-county-of-victoria-land-use-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Victoria, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Municipality of the County of Victoria Land Use By-law, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003166",
   "name": "West Hants",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/west-hants/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/west-hants/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/west-hants/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 3,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Windsor Bylaw #14 - Swimming Pool Fences Bylaw",
   "document_number": "14",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/west-hants/fences/bylaw-14/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of West Hants, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Hantsport - Barbed Wire Fences By-law (1920) and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Prohibited materials: barbed wire fence or any fence composed partly of barbed wire and partly of other material. Pool enclosure: Pool Enclosure at least 1.22 m (4 feet) high; gates equipped with Self-Closing Device and Self-Latching Device."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003167",
   "name": "Westville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/westville/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/westville/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/westville/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Towns of New Glasgow, Pictou, Stellarton, Trenton and Westville (Common) Land Use By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2016-02-22",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/westville/fences/towns-of-new-glasgow-pictou-stellarton-trenton-and/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Westville, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Towns of New Glasgow, Pictou, Stellarton, Trenton and Westville (Common) Land Use By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: 1.2 m (4 feet). Max height rear side: 1.8 m (6 feet) in Residential Zone; 3.6 m (12 feet) otherwise. Pool enclosure: enclosure barrier minimum 1.5 m (5 ft); self-closing and self-latching gate minimum 1.5 m (5 ft) in height."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003168",
   "name": "Wolfville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/wolfville/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/wolfville/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/wolfville/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Wolfville Land Use Bylaw",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2026-05-13",
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Town of Wolfville Land Use Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003169",
   "name": "Yarmouth",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipality of the District of Yarmouth Land Use By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2025-01-22",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/fences/municipality-of-the-district-of-yarmouth-land-use-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Municipality of the District of Yarmouth Land Use By-Law, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003170",
   "name": "Yarmouth",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/fences/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/fences.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Yarmouth Land Use By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2016-06-09",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/fences/town-of-yarmouth-land-use-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Yarmouth Land Use By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: 3m (9.8 ft.). Max height rear side: 3m (9.8 ft.). Prohibited materials: barbed wire."
  }
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   "municipality_id": "gx-003123",
   "name": "Annapolis",
   "path": "/ca/ns/annapolis/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003127",
   "name": "Argyle",
   "path": "/ca/ns/argyle/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003129",
   "name": "Berwick",
   "path": "/ca/ns/berwick/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003132",
   "name": "Chester",
   "path": "/ca/ns/chester/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003133",
   "name": "Clare",
   "path": "/ca/ns/clare/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
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  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003158",
   "name": "Shelburne",
   "path": "/ca/ns/shelburne-district-municipality/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003159",
   "name": "Shelburne",
   "path": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  }
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}