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

Fences & pool enclosures — Blackfalds, Alberta: Town of Blackfalds Land Use Bylaw No. 1268.22

In the Town of Blackfalds, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Blackfalds Land Use Bylaw No. 1268.22, verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: less than 1.0 m (3.28 ft). Max height rear side: less than 2.0 m (6.56 ft).

Town of Blackfalds Land Use Bylaw No. 1268.22 adopted bylaw

max height rear side	less than 2.0 m (6.56 ft)	s. 3.13.1(e)(i)
max height front	less than 1.0 m (3.28 ft)	s. 3.13.1(e)(i)
permit required	no	s. 2.9(a)(viii)
sight triangle	all Buildings, fences, vegetation, and finished ground elevations shall be less than 1.0 m (3.28 ft) in Height above the average elevation of the carriageways/rails	s. 1.14(c) SIGHT TRIANGLE

scout note

Section 3.13.1 caps residential fences at 1.0m in front yards and 2.0m in side/rear yards; bans barbed/razor wire outside the Agricultural district; permanent pools/hot tubs must be secured per the Alberta Building Code (Section 4.13).