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Fences & pool enclosures — Ponoka, Alberta: Town of Ponoka Land Use Bylaw No. 453-21

In the Town of Ponoka, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Ponoka Land Use Bylaw No. 453-21, verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: 1 m (3.3 ft). Max height rear side: 2.0 m (6.5 ft). Sight triangle: Sight triangle 3.0 m (9.84 ft.) at lane/lane or lane/street; 6.0 m (20 ft.) at two streets; no fence/object >1.0 m (3.3 ft.) obstructing view.

Town of Ponoka Land Use Bylaw No. 453-21 adopted bylaw

max height rear side	2.0 m (6.5 ft)	s. 4.17.1
max height front	1 m (3.3 ft)	s. 4.17.1
permit required	no	s. 2.6.1(ix)
sight triangle	Sight triangle 3.0 m (9.84 ft.) at lane/lane or lane/street; 6.0 m (20 ft.) at two streets; no fence/object >1.0 m (3.3 ft.) obstructing view.	s. 4.9.1
prohibited materials	Electric fences prohibited except internal cross-fence on grazing land; barbed wire only as specified.	s. 4.17.3, s. 4.17.4

scout note

In residential districts, fences may not exceed 2.0m (6.5ft) in side/rear yards or 1.0m (3.3ft) in front yards; barbed wire and electric fences restricted to land where livestock grazing is permitted.