Fences & pool enclosures — Lewisporte, Newfoundland and Labrador

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In the Town of Lewisporte, Newfoundland and Labrador, max height rear side: 1.8 meters (6) in height; max height front: 0.9 meters (3) in height; permit required: True; pool enclosure: Min 1.52m (5') max 1.8m (6') high, rear yard only. Gates self-closing and locking.. Source: Town of Lewisporte Fence Regulations, 2020, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Lewisporte Fence Regulations, 2020 adopted bylaw
max height rear side 1.8 meters (6) in height Fences in Residential Zones f
max height front 0.9 meters (3) in height Fences in Residential Zones e
permit required True s. 4.a
pool enclosure Min 1.52m (5') max 1.8m (6') high, rear yard only. Gates self-closing and locking. s. 7.b, 7.d
sight triangle No fence shall obscure a clear view of street intersection, pedestrian pathways, driveways or access points. s. 4.c
prohibited materials barbed wire, single strand wire, electrified wire and barbed top obstacle Fences in Residential Zones b
scout note

Requires a Council-issued permit, with plans, before any fence is erected, extended or repaired, and prohibits any fence that obscures a clear view of a street intersection, pathway or driveway. In residential zones, a fence at the front building line is capped at 0.9 m (3 ft) and must sit at least 1.2 m (4 ft) inside the front property

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: https://www.lewisportecanada.com/ · Last verified 2026-08-29 · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities