How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Rural municipality of Brackley, Prince Edward Island, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Rural Municipality of Brackley Zoning & Subdivision Control (Development) Bylaw (2018-3), verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Pool enclosure: 1.8 m (6 ft.) fence to impede unauthorized entry; gate capable of being locked. Sight triangle: Within 6.1 m (20 ft.) triangular area from corner, no fence/vegetation >0.61 m (2 ft.) above grade.
| permit required | yes | s. 4.2(l); s. 4.3(b) |
| pool enclosure | 1.8 m (6 ft.) fence to impede unauthorized entry; gate capable of being locked. | s. 5.17(b)-(c) |
| sight triangle | Within 6.1 m (20 ft.) triangular area from corner, no fence/vegetation >0.61 m (2 ft.) above grade. | s. 5.18 |
Caps fences at 1.83 m/6 ft (up to 3.05 m/10 ft with approval), bans fences/hedges/trees obstructing corner-lot sight lines, and requires a lockable 1.8 m fence or approved cover for outdoor swimming pools.