Fences & pool enclosures — Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

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

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 of the District of Yarmouth Land Use By-Law adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 5.1.1; s. 5.2.1(b)
sight triangle No fence, sign, hedge, shrub, bush, tree or other structure/vegetation >0.6 m above grade within triangular area 6.0 m from street line intersection on a corner lot. s. 6.7.1
scout note

Fences up to 1.9m need no permit, except a fence enclosing a swimming pool which always needs one; fences over 1.9m are treated as structures needing a setback of at least half their height; corner-lot fences/hedges/trees are capped for sightlines.

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: https://munyarmouth.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Fences & pool enclosures across Nova Scotia · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities