How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Municipal District of Ponoka County, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Ponoka County Land Use By-law No. 7-08-LU, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Max height front: 1 metre (3 feet). Max height rear side: 1.8 metres (6 feet).
Ponoka County Land Use By-law No. 7-08-LU
adopted bylaw
max height rear side
1.8 metres (6 feet)
s. 715.8
max height front
1 metre (3 feet)
s. 715.8
permit required
yes
s. 301; s. 303
scout note
A development permit is not required for gates/fences/walls under 1.0m in front yards or under 1.5m in side/rear yards (other than on corner lots or roads with vehicular traffic), implying these are the maximum heights allowed without permit.