Fences & pool enclosures — Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador

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In the Town of Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador, max height rear side: 6' in height; max height front: 3'; permit required: True; sight triangle: obscures a clear view of a street, intersection, or pedestrian traffic. Source: Town of Wabush Fence Bylaw 2025, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Wabush Fence Bylaw 2025 adopted bylaw
max height rear side 6' in height s. 7(b)
max height front 3' s. 7(a)
permit required True s. 5(a)
sight triangle obscures a clear view of a street, intersection, or pedestrian traffic s. 6(4)
prohibited materials barbed wire, single strand wire, electrified wire and barbed type obstacle s. 8(b)
scout note

Front-yard fences max 3ft (set back 4ft from property line); rear/side fences max 6ft; corner lots/right-of-way fences set back 6ft; permit required; barbed/electrified wire banned; no more than 2 fencing materials; snow fences banned May 1-Oct 1.

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