Fences & pool enclosures — Cornwall, Prince Edward Island

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

In the Town of Cornwall, Prince Edward Island, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Cornwall Zoning and Subdivision Control (Development) Bylaw, Bylaw #422 (current to 422H), verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Pool enclosure: 1.8 m (6 ft.) fence must impede unauthorized entry over/under; gate must be capable of being locked.

Town of Cornwall Zoning and Subdivision Control (Development) Bylaw, Bylaw #422 (current to 422H) adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 3.1(k)
pool enclosure 1.8 m (6 ft.) fence must impede unauthorized entry over/under; gate must be capable of being locked. s. 4.17(1)(b)-(c)
sight triangle On a Corner Lot, within a triangular area 6.1 m. (20 ft.) back from the intersecting Corner Lot Line, no Fence, Sign, hedge, shrub, bush or tree or any other Structure or vegetation shall be Erected or permitted to grow to a height greater than two feet above Grade of the abutting Streets. s. 4.25(1)
scout note

Outdoor swimming pools need a Development Permit and a 1.8m (6ft) lockable fence (4.17); on corner lots a fence, sign, hedge, shrub, bush or tree over 2ft is banned within a 6.1m sight triangle of the intersection (4.25).

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