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Fences & pool enclosures — Medicine Hat, Alberta: City of Medicine Hat Land Use Bylaw No. 4853

In the City of Medicine Hat, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by City of Medicine Hat Land Use Bylaw No. 4853, verified 2026-09-27. Prohibited materials: barb wire or electrical fencing.

City of Medicine Hat Land Use Bylaw No. 4853 adopted bylaw

sight triangle	Landscaping and fences are allowed within a corner visibility triangle if they allow for a clear sight line through the whole of the corner visibility triangle at all vertical elevations between 0.90 m and 2.50 m from surface grade.	s. 143(2)
prohibited materials	barb wire or electrical fencing	"the following are prohibited when associated with a residential district or use"; "barb wire or electrical fencing"

scout note

Section 154 caps fence/gate height at 1.2 m in front yards and 2.0 m in side/rear yards, requires a clear sight line through corner visibility triangles, and requires residential swimming pools/hot tubs to meet enclosure/setback rules.