Fences & pool enclosures — Rural Municipality of St. Andrews, Manitoba
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews, Manitoba, max height rear side: Residential: 6.5 ft.; Commercial/Industrial/Parks: 6.5 ft. to 8 ft.; Agricultural: Unlimited; max height front: Residential/Commercial/Parks: 4 ft.; Industrial: 6 ft. to 8 ft.; Agricultural: Unlimited; permit required: False; pool enclosure: Manitoba Building Code requirements shall apply. Source: R.M. of St. Andrews Zoning By-law No. 4066 (consolidation, last updated Nov 14, 2025), verified 2026-08-28.
R.M. of St. Andrews Zoning By-law No. 4066 (consolidation, last updated Nov 14, 2025)
adopted bylaw
max height rear side
Residential: 6.5 ft.; Commercial/Industrial/Parks: 6.5 ft. to 8 ft.; Agricultural: Unlimited
Table 3 - Fence / Hedge Height
max height front
Residential/Commercial/Parks: 4 ft.; Industrial: 6 ft. to 8 ft.; Agricultural: Unlimited
Table 3 - Fence / Hedge Height
permit required
False
s. 3.8.3.7
pool enclosure
Manitoba Building Code requirements shall apply
s. 3.25.4.2.2
scout note
Fences/hedges capped at 4 ft in the front yard and 6.5-8 ft in side/rear yards in residential zones (Table 3). Ponds/excavations deeper than 2 ft must be enclosed by a 5-foot fence unless on a natural watercourse or licensed drain.