Fences & pool enclosures — Smoky Lake County, Alberta

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

In the Municipal District of Smoky Lake County, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Smoky Lake County Land Use Bylaw No. 1272-14 (current to August 3, 2023), verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required.

Smoky Lake County Land Use Bylaw No. 1272-14 (current to August 3, 2023) adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 2.2(U)
sight triangle On corner sites, no fence/wall/tree/bush/structure >1.0 m (3.2 ft.) within triangular area formed by intersecting road right-of-way lines and line joining points 6.0 m (19.6 ft.) from intersection. s. 6.4(1)
scout note

Residential fences/walls/hedges capped at 2.0 m (6.6 ft) behind the main building's front line and 1.0 m (3.3 ft) in front of it; commercial/industrial lots abutting residential areas must screen with a 2.0 m solid fence; fence electrification requires Development Authority approval (Sec. 7.10).

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