{
 "answer": "In the Town of South River, Newfoundland and Labrador, permit required: True. Source: Town of South River Fence Regulations 1987 (Consolidated Regulations), verified 2026-08-29.",
 "municipality_id": "gx-003455",
 "municipality": "South River",
 "status_type": "Town",
 "jurisdiction": "Newfoundland and Labrador",
 "country": "CA",
 "topic": "fences",
 "label": "Fences & pool enclosures",
 "status": "found",
 "last_verified": "2026-08-29",
 "official_website": "http://townofsouthriver.ca/",
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   "primary": true,
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   "title": "Town of South River Fence Regulations 1987 (Consolidated Regulations)",
   "category": "fences",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "1987-01-06",
   "document_url": "https://townofsouthriver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Consolidated-Regulations.pdf",
   "summary": "1987 fence bylaw: written Council permit and approved materials required to erect a fence; setback 20ft from centre line of main roads, 15ft from secondary roads; owners must keep fences repaired; Council may order removal of unsafe or non-compliant fences.",
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   "captured_at": "2026-08-29T15:31:19+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
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   "facts": {
    "permit_required": true
   },
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    "permit_required": "s. 3"
   },
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  {
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   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Town of South River Development Regulations 2017-2027",
   "category": "fences",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2017-11-15",
   "document_url": "https://townofsouthriver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DevelopmentRegulations-Dec17.pdf",
   "summary": "Bars front-yard fences from being erected closer to the street than the front property line, and prohibits shrubs, plants, trees, buildings or structures within 7 metres of a street intersection that would obstruct sightlines.",
   "discovered_by": "nl-newcats",
   "discovered_at": "2026-08-29",
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   "captured_at": "2026-08-29T15:31:19+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/ecd2d395ecc05c57bc658e889bfacde1bae12bbcefc4a7cb00f1c43099573fb8.pdf",
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 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/nl/south-river/fences/"
}