Fences & pool enclosures — Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, max height rear side: 2.4 metres (8 ft.); max height front: 1.07 metres (3 ft. 6 in.); sight triangle: within any driveway or corner visibility triangle including a neighbour's driveway. Source: Town of Stephenville Permit Guidelines, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Stephenville Permit Guidelines adopted bylaw
max height rear side 2.4 metres (8 ft.) -2.4 metres (8 ft.) high: ... - in the rear yard
max height front 1.07 metres (3 ft. 6 in.) -1.07 metres (3 ft. 6 in.) high: - in the front yard
sight triangle within any driveway or corner visibility triangle including a neighbour's driveway - within any driveway or corner visibility triangle including a neighbour's driveway.
scout note

The Town's Permit Guidelines cap fence height at 3 ft 6 in (1.07 m) within 25 ft of the edge of the road reserve, and at 8 ft for all other fences without specific approval of Council; both limits are stated except on a corner lot. On a corner lot, the maximum is 1.07 m (3 ft 6 in) in

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