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Fences & pool enclosures — Ross Haven, Alberta: Summer Village of Ross Haven Land Use Bylaw 232A-10 (Revised 2016)

In the Summer Village of Ross Haven, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Summer Village of Ross Haven Land Use Bylaw 232A-10 (Revised 2016), verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: 0.9 m (3.0 ft); up to 1.5 m (5.0 ft) for open chain link. Max height rear side: 1.8 m (6.0 ft). Pool enclosure: Fence at least 1.5 m (5.0 ft) high, approved design, gates with self-latching device; or locking cover.

Summer Village of Ross Haven Land Use Bylaw 232A-10 (Revised 2016) adopted bylaw

max height rear side	1.8 m (6.0 ft)	s. 55(1)
max height front	0.9 m (3.0 ft); up to 1.5 m (5.0 ft) for open chain link	s. 55(4)
pool enclosure	Fence at least 1.5 m (5.0 ft) high, approved design, gates with self-latching device; or locking cover.	s. 43(3)(c)
sight triangle	No wall, fence, shrub, trees, hedge or object over 0.9 m (3 ft) in height within site triangle.	s. 39
prohibited materials	Electrified or barbed wire fences prohibited in residential district.	s. 55(3)

scout note

Fences/hedges over 1.8m require a development permit; front-yard fences max 0.9m (1.5m if open chain-link); no electrified or barbed-wire fencing in residential districts; outdoor pools must be fenced 1.5m high with a self-latching gate.