Fences & pool enclosures — Miramichi, New Brunswick

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

In the City of Miramichi, New Brunswick, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by City of Miramichi Zoning By-Law No. 110, verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: 1m (except security fence in Commercial, Industrial or Community Use zone). Max height rear side: 2.0m in a Residential zone; 2.5m in any other zone. Prohibited materials: In Residential zones, no fence may be electrified or incorporate barbed wire, razor wire or other dangerous material.

City of Miramichi Zoning By-Law No. 110 adopted bylaw
max height rear side 2.0m in a Residential zone; 2.5m in any other zone s. 3.1.13(c)
max height front 1m (except security fence in Commercial, Industrial or Community Use zone) s. 3.1.13(b)
pool enclosure Swimming pool must be completely surrounded by enclosure at least 1.52m high, including self-latching doors and gates, designed to restrict access and not facilitate climbing. s. 3.1.12(a)
sight triangle On a corner or through lot, except DT, no fence/sign/hedge/shrub/bush/other structure/vegetation may exceed 0.6m above grade within the triangular area 4.6m from the street intersection. s. 3.1.15
prohibited materials In Residential zones, no fence may be electrified or incorporate barbed wire, razor wire or other dangerous material. s. 3.1.13(e)
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Zoning By-law 110 caps fences at 2.0m in Residential zones, 2.5m elsewhere; front-yard fences (except security fences in Commercial/Industrial/Community zones) can't exceed 1m; barbed/razor wire is banned in residential zones. Corner-lot sight triangle (4.6m) limits fence/hedge height to 0.6m. Pools need a 1.52m enclosure.

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