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

Fences & pool enclosures — Dawson, Yukon: City of Dawson Zoning Bylaw No. 2025-08

In the City of Dawson, Yukon, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by City of Dawson Zoning Bylaw No. 2025-08, verified 2026-09-29. Max height front: 1.22 m (4 ft.). Max height rear side: 1.83 m (6 ft.).

City of Dawson Zoning Bylaw No. 2025-08 adopted bylaw

max height rear side	1.83 m (6 ft.)	"not exceed a HEIGHT of 1.83 m (6 ft.) in any area, including any required SIDE or REAR"
max height front	1.22 m (4 ft.)	"not exceed a HEIGHT of 1.22 m (4 ft.) in any required FRONT YARD"

scout note

In any Residential Zone a fence must not exceed 1.22m (4ft) in the required front yard, or 1.83m (6ft) in any side or rear yard. Junkyards must be enclosed by an 8ft solid wood or chain-link (with hedging) fence.