Fences & pool enclosures — Birch Hills County, Alberta
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Municipal District of Birch Hills County, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Birch Hills County Land Use Bylaw No. 2024-01, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Sight triangle: At intersections, no solid fence shall exceed 1 metres (3.3 feet) in height within triangular area (61 m back in agricultural; 3.0 m back in Hamlet).
Birch Hills County Land Use Bylaw No. 2024-01
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
s. 4.2.1(f)
sight triangle
At intersections, no solid fence shall exceed 1 metres (3.3 feet) in height within triangular area (61 m back in agricultural; 3.0 m back in Hamlet).
s. 8.11.4, 8.11.6
scout note
Section 8.11 Setback and Sightline Requirements bars buildings, solid fences or vegetation over 1m (3.3ft) within sight triangles at road/rail intersections in agricultural districts, hamlets, and on corner sites in the Hamlet Residential District.