Fences & pool enclosures — Chauvin, Alberta

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

In the Village of Chauvin, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Village of Chauvin Land Use Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Max height front: 0.9 m (3.0 ft.). Max height rear side: 1.8 m (6.0 ft.).

Village of Chauvin Land Use Bylaw adopted bylaw
max height rear side 1.8 m (6.0 ft.) s. 9.8.4(a)
max height front 0.9 m (3.0 ft.) s. 9.8.4(b)
permit required yes s. 9.8.1
sight triangle In Residential Districts, no fence, wall, tree, bush, structure, or thing more than 1.0 m (3.0 ft.) in height shall be erected, placed, or maintained within the triangular area formed by intersecting driveways, roads, lanes, and right-of-way lines, extending 3.0 m (10.0 ft.) from each direction of the intersection. s. 9.4.1
scout note

Section 9.8 caps residential fences/walls/hedges at 1.8m (6ft) in side/rear yards and 0.9m (3ft) in front yards and within 6.1m of a lane/road intersection; a fence over 1.8m may be varianced to enclose a pool, hot tub or pets; commercial/industrial fencing adjacent to residential districts must be 1.2-1.8m.

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