Fences & pool enclosures — Rural Municipality of Ritchot, Manitoba

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

In the Rural Municipality of Ritchot, Manitoba, max height rear side: 6.5 feet (1.98m); max height front: 3.5 feet (1.07m); permit required: False; pool enclosure: fence with lockable gates and a minimum height of five (5) feet (1.52m) to prevent unauthorized entry; must prevent a child from climbing over or crawling underneath. Source: R.M. of Ritchot Zoning By-law No. 9-2019, verified 2026-08-28.

R.M. of Ritchot Zoning By-law No. 9-2019 adopted bylaw
max height rear side 6.5 feet (1.98m) s. 3.25(b)(ii)
max height front 3.5 feet (1.07m) s. 3.25(b)(i)
permit required False s. 1.10(a)(i)
pool enclosure fence with lockable gates and a minimum height of five (5) feet (1.52m) to prevent unauthorized entry; must prevent a child from climbing over or crawling underneath s. 5.9(b)
sight triangle located on the street side of a corner site or abutting a sidewalk shall not exceed a height of 3.5 feet, unless setback a distance of fifteen (15) feet s. 3.25(d)
prohibited materials electric fences or barbed wire fences s. 3.25(a)
scout note

Residential fences max 3.5 ft in a front yard, 6.5 ft in a side/rear yard; no electric or barbed-wire fences; reduced to 3.5 ft on the street side of a corner lot unless set back 15 ft.

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