Fences & pool enclosures — Souris, Prince Edward Island
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Town of Souris, Prince Edward Island, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Souris Land Use Bylaw, Bylaw # 2024-01, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Pool enclosure: 1.8 m (6 ft.) high fence fully encloses pool; gate self-closing and self-latching to prevent opening from outside. Sight triangle: Corner lot: within triangular area 6.1 m (20 ft.) back from intersecting corner lot line, no fence over two ft. above grade.
Town of Souris Land Use Bylaw, Bylaw # 2024-01
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
s. 3.1(p)
pool enclosure
1.8 m (6 ft.) high fence fully encloses pool; gate self-closing and self-latching to prevent opening from outside.
s. 4.26(1)(b)-(c)
sight triangle
Corner lot: within triangular area 6.1 m (20 ft.) back from intersecting corner lot line, no fence over two ft. above grade.
s. 4.28(1)
scout note
Fence 1.2m (4ft) or higher needs a development permit. Outdoor pools require a self-latching 1.8m (6ft) fence. Corner-lot sight triangle bars fences, hedges, shrubs or trees above a set height near intersections.