Fences & pool enclosures — Guysborough, Nova Scotia
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
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 of the District of Guysborough Land Use Bylaw
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
s. 2.4.1; s. 6.10.1(b)
pool enclosure
Outdoor pools must be completely enclosed by a fence; fences and gates minimum 1.5 m high and secured from unauthorized access.
s. 6.39
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.
s. 6.15.1
scout note
Within the corner vision triangle at a street intersection, fences, vegetation and signs may not exceed 0.6 m (2 ft) above street grade. Outdoor swimming pools (in-ground or above-ground) must be completely enclosed by a fence at least 1.5 m high, secured against unauthorized access.