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

Fences & pool enclosures — Lac La Biche County, Alberta: Lac La Biche County Land Use Bylaw No. 25-010

In the Specialized Municipality of Lac La Biche County, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Lac La Biche County Land Use Bylaw No. 25-010, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Prohibited materials: Electrified or barbed wire fencing in any Residential Districts.

Lac La Biche County Land Use Bylaw No. 25-010 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 8.11.10; "shall not require a Development Permit, except for corner lots"
sight triangle	Residential corner lots: no fence/object over 1.0 m within sight triangle (7.6 m back); Non-Residential: no fence/structure over 1.0 m within corner visibility triangle (20.0 m back).	s. 8.11.1, 8.11.2
prohibited materials	Electrified or barbed wire fencing in any Residential Districts.	s. 8.11.5

scout note

Fences/gates up to 1.2m (front yard) or 2.0m (side/rear) don't need a permit in Residential Districts; sight-triangle max 1.0m within 7.6m of a residential corner (20m non-residential); no electrified or barbed-wire fencing in Residential Districts.