Fences & pool enclosures — Alberton, Prince Edward Island

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

In the Town of Alberton, Prince Edward Island, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Alberton Development Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Pool enclosure: A 6 ft (1.83 m) fence shall be constructed to impede unauthorized persons from entering over or under; any gate shall be capable of being locked.

Town of Alberton Development Bylaw adopted bylaw
permit required yes without first applying for, and receiving a permit
pool enclosure A 6 ft (1.83 m) fence shall be constructed to impede unauthorized persons from entering over or under; any gate shall be capable of being locked. s. 4.26.2-3
sight triangle On a corner lot, a fence, sign, hedge, shrub, bush or tree or any other structure or vegetation shall not be erected or permitted to grow to a height greater than two feet above grade of the streets which abut the lot within the triangular area indicated by the street boundary lines for a distance of 20 ft (6.10 m) from their point of intersection. s. 4.21
scout note

Development bylaw bans fences, hedges, signs or trees over 0.9 m on corner-lot sight triangles, caps yard fences at 4 ft (6 ft with Council approval), and requires a lockable 6 ft fence or equivalent barrier around outdoor swimming pools.

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: http://www.townofalberton.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Fences & pool enclosures across Prince Edward Island · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities