Fences & pool enclosures — Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island

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

In the Town of Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Borden-Carleton Zoning and Development Bylaw (Bylaw 04-15), verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Max height front: 1.22 m (4 ft.). Pool enclosure: Minimum 1.22 m (4 ft.) high fence or pool structure; access gated or removed; any gate capable of being locked.

Town of Borden-Carleton Zoning and Development Bylaw (Bylaw 04-15) adopted bylaw
max height front 1.22 m (4 ft.) s. 2.36
permit required yes s. 2.4.1(l)
pool enclosure Minimum 1.22 m (4 ft.) high fence or pool structure; access gated or removed; any gate capable of being locked. s. 3.4(4)-(5)
sight triangle On a corner lot, a fence, sign, hedge, shrub, bush, tree or other vegetation/structure shall not exceed two feet above grade within the triangular area 20 feet from the street intersection. s. 2.30
scout note

Zoning bylaw caps residential front/flankage fences at 4 ft (6 ft on corner lots with Council approval), bans obstructions including fences/hedges/trees on corner-lot sight triangles, and requires a lockable 4 ft fence or manufacturer-approved cover for swimming pools.

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: https://www.borden-carleton.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Fences & pool enclosures across Prince Edward Island · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities