Fences & pool enclosures — Municipality of WestLake – Gladstone, Manitoba

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

In the Municipality of WestLake – Gladstone, Manitoba, max height rear side: Varies by zone (2m to 3m); max height front: Varies by zone (1m to 3m); permit required: True; pool enclosure: fence with lockable gates and a minimum height of 1.8 meters (6 feet) to prevent unauthorized entry. The fence and gate must be constructed so as to prevent a child from crawling underneath;. Source: Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone Zoning By-law No. 2020-02, verified 2026-08-28.

Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone Zoning By-law No. 2020-02 adopted bylaw
max height rear side Varies by zone (2m to 3m) s. 2.10
max height front Varies by zone (1m to 3m) s. 2.10
permit required True s. 5.3; s. 5.5(c)(i)
pool enclosure fence with lockable gates and a minimum height of 1.8 meters (6 feet) to prevent unauthorized entry. The fence and gate must be constructed so as to prevent a child from crawling underneath; s. 2.19(b)
prohibited materials Electrified, barbed wire, razor wire, scrap metal, industrial waste, chain link (front yard RS/GD/CC). s. 2.9
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Sets max fence heights by zone (1-3m front yard, 1-3m side/rear, up to 2.5m industrial); bans electrified/barbed-wire fences outside farm zones, razor wire everywhere, chain-link in front yards. Swimming pools require a 1.8m fence with self-locking gate.

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: https://www.westlake-gladstone.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities