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Fences & pool enclosures — Rural Municipality of Lakeshore, Manitoba

In the Rural Municipality of Lakeshore, Manitoba, max height rear side: 7 ft (2.1m) (RR, SR, GD); 10 ft (3.0 m) (AG); max height front: 4 ft (1.2 m); permit required: True; pool enclosure: Fence with lockable gates, min height 6 ft (1.8 m), constructed to prevent child climbing/crawling.. Source: RM of Lakeshore Zoning By-law No. 01-2023, verified 2026-08-28.

RM of Lakeshore Zoning By-law No. 01-2023 adopted bylaw

max height rear side	7 ft (2.1m) (RR, SR, GD); 10 ft (3.0 m) (AG)	s. 2.12(c) Table 1
max height front	4 ft (1.2 m)	s. 2.12(c) Table 1
permit required	True	s. 5.4
pool enclosure	Fence with lockable gates, min height 6 ft (1.8 m), constructed to prevent child climbing/crawling.	s. 4.21(c)
sight triangle	Fences in corner vision triangles must not exceed 3 ft (0.9 m) in height.	s. 2.20(c)
prohibited materials	Electrified, barbed wire, scrap metal, wood palettes, industrial waste material (AG zone exceptions apply).	s. 2.12(b)

scout note

Max fence height 4 ft in front yard, 7 ft side/rear yards (10 ft in AG zone); no barbed wire or electric fencing except AG industrial use; outdoor pools require a 6 ft lockable fence.