Fences & pool enclosures — East Hants, Nova Scotia

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

In the District municipality of East Hants, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Municipality of East Hants Land Use Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: 1 m. Max height rear side: 2 m.

Municipality of East Hants Land Use Bylaw adopted bylaw
max height rear side 2 m s. 3.10(h)
max height front 1 m s. 3.10(h)
permit required no s. 3.1(e)(iv)
sight triangle No fence, sign, tree, or other vegetation shall be constructed or permitted to grow to a height greater than 0.6 m above the grade of the abutting streets within the daylighting triangle. s. 3.25
scout note

Fences: max 1m in front yard, 2m in back/side yards (accessory structure). Daylighting Triangle (Sec 3.25): no fence/sign/tree over 0.6m within a corner-lot sight triangle. Outdoor pools must sit 2.4m off property lines, not in the front yard.

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: https://www.easthants.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Fences & pool enclosures across Nova Scotia · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities