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Fences & pool enclosures — Manning, Alberta: Town of Manning Land Use Bylaw No. 816/14

In the Town of Manning, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Manning Land Use Bylaw No. 816/14, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Max height front: 1 m (3.3 ft.); chain link: 1.2 m (4 ft.). Max height rear side: 1.8 m (6 ft.).

Town of Manning Land Use Bylaw No. 816/14 adopted bylaw

max height rear side	1.8 m (6 ft.)	s. 31(6)(a)
max height front	1 m (3.3 ft.); chain link: 1.2 m (4 ft.)	s. 31(6)(b)-(c)
permit required	yes	s. 31(6)
pool enclosure	Swimming pool property must be fenced to Development Authority satisfaction; fence height minimum 1.8 m (6 ft.); lockable gates required.	s. 31(9)
sight triangle	No fence over 0.9 m (3 ft.) within sight triangle on corner sites except C-1; sight triangle: 9.14 m (30 ft.) from intersection, or 4.6 m (15 ft.) in residential districts.	s. 39(1)-(2)

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Requires a development permit for fences in residential districts: max 1.8 m (6 ft) side/rear, 1 m (3.3 ft) front, 1.2 m for chain link; swimming pool properties must be fenced to at least 1.8 m with lockable gates.