Fences & pool enclosures — Castor, Alberta

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

In the Town of Castor, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Castor Land Use Bylaw No.1093, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Max height front: 1.0m (3 feet). Max height rear side: 2.0 m (6 feet).

Town of Castor Land Use Bylaw No.1093 adopted bylaw
max height rear side 2.0 m (6 feet) s. 9.3(1)
max height front 1.0m (3 feet) s. 9.3(2)
permit required yes s. 9.3(4)
pool enclosure Swimming pools shall be fenced with a minimum height of 1.8 m (6 feet), and a maximum height of 2.5 m (8 ft.) s. 9.3(5)
sight triangle all structures, fences, vegetation and finished ground elevations shall be less than 1 m (3.28 ft.) in height above the average elevation of the carriageways s. 2.2 (Sight Triangle)
prohibited materials Razor wire and/or electric fencing are not permitted in any district. s. 9.3(11)
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Section 9.3 caps residential rear/side fences at 2.0m (6ft) and front-yard fences at 1.0m (3ft); corner-lot fences limited to 1.0m beyond the principal building; swimming pools must be fenced 1.8-2.5m (6-8ft); barbed wire, chain link and razor wire restricted to Industrial districts, with razor wire/electric fencing banned everywhere.

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: http://www.castor.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Fences & pool enclosures across Alberta · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities