Fences & pool enclosures — Glenwood, Alberta

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

In the Village of Glenwood, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Village of Glenwood Land Use Bylaw No. 192-2019 (consolidated to 192-2024), verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Pool enclosure: Any private swimming pool with a design depth greater than 0.6 m (2 ft) shall be constructed and fenced in accordance with Safety Codes requirements. Prohibited materials: Razor wire not permitted; barbed wire below 1.8 m (6 ft) not permitted.

Village of Glenwood Land Use Bylaw No. 192-2019 (consolidated to 192-2024) adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 13.2(d)(v)
pool enclosure Any private swimming pool with a design depth greater than 0.6 m (2 ft) shall be constructed and fenced in accordance with Safety Codes requirements. Schedule 6, s. 12.2
sight triangle On a corner lot, nothing shall be erected, placed, planted or allowed to grow in a manner which may restrict traffic visibility at street intersections, between 0.9 m (3 ft) and 3.0 m (10 ft) above the centre line grades of the intersecting streets in the area bounded by the property lines of such corner lots and a line joining points along the said property line 6.1 m (20 ft) from the point of intersection. Schedule 6, s. 4.1
prohibited materials Razor wire not permitted; barbed wire below 1.8 m (6 ft) not permitted. Schedule 6, s. 6.2; Schedule 7, s. 3.1
scout note

Section 6 bans razor-wire fencing, requires signage on electrified fences, restricts height/growth in corner-lot sight triangles, and Section 12 requires pools deeper than 0.6m to be fenced per Safety Codes.

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