Fences & pool enclosures — Rainbow Lake, Alberta

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

In the Town of Rainbow Lake, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Rainbow Lake Land Use Bylaw No. 2021-06, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Max height front: 0.9 metres (3 feet). Max height rear side: 1.8 metres (6 feet).

Town of Rainbow Lake Land Use Bylaw No. 2021-06 adopted bylaw
max height rear side 1.8 metres (6 feet) s. 4.17(2)(a)(i)
max height front 0.9 metres (3 feet) s. 4.17(2)(a)(ii)
permit required yes s. 4.8(1)
pool enclosure Swimming pool property shall be fenced to Development Authority satisfaction, minimum 1.83 metres (6 feet), with lockable gates. s. 4.10(4)
sight triangle No wall, fence, shrub, tree, hedge, or object over 0.9 metres (3 feet) within sight triangle; triangle points 7.6 metres (25 feet) from intersection. s. 4.3
scout note

Fences/walls/hedges max 1.8m (6ft) in side/rear yards, 0.9m (3ft) in front yards and within 7.6m of a lane/street intersection; private swimming pools must be fenced to at least 1.83m (6ft) with lockable gates; commercial screening fences near residential 1.5-2.1m.

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: http://www.rainbowlake.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Fences & pool enclosures across Alberta · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities