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

Fences & pool enclosures — County of Northern Lights, Alberta: County of Northern Lights Land Use Bylaw No. 12-61-290 (office consolidation, January 2026)

In the Municipal District of County of Northern Lights, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by County of Northern Lights Land Use Bylaw No. 12-61-290 (office consolidation, January 2026), verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required.

County of Northern Lights Land Use Bylaw No. 12-61-290 (office consolidation, January 2026) adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	"means of enclosure less than 0.9 m (3 ft) in height in front yards"
sight triangle	No object, structure, fence, hedge, shrub, or tree within a sight triangle if it interferes with traffic safety; no permanent development within sight triangles at road intersections.	"object, structure, fence, hedge, shrub, or tree within a sight triangle"; "no permanent development shall be permitted within the sight triangles"

scout note

Gates/fences/walls under 0.9m (front yard) or 1.8m (side/rear) don't need a development permit (implying a permit above that height); no fence, hedge, shrub or tree may stand within a hamlet corner-lot sight triangle if it interferes with traffic sightlines.