Fences & pool enclosures — Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

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

In the City of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by City of Charlottetown Zoning & Development Bylaw (2018-11), verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: 1.0 m (3.3 ft) in 500 Lot Area; 2.50 m (8.2 ft) in Employment/Industrial Zones; 1.83 m (6.0 ft) in any other Zone. Max height rear side: 2.5 m (8.2 ft). Prohibited materials: Except active farm, no Fence may be electrified or incorporate barbed wire or other dangerous material.

City of Charlottetown Zoning & Development Bylaw (2018-11) adopted bylaw
max height rear side 2.5 m (8.2 ft) s. 4.4.2
max height front 1.0 m (3.3 ft) in 500 Lot Area; 2.50 m (8.2 ft) in Employment/Industrial Zones; 1.83 m (6.0 ft) in any other Zone s. 4.4.2(a)-(c)
permit required no s. 3.2.1
pool enclosure Swimming Pool shall be completely surrounded with a Fence or Structure not less than 1.83 m (6.0 ft) in Height that impedes unauthorized passage through, under, or over. s. 4.3.2
sight triangle No Building or Structure within 6 m (19.7 ft) of triangular space between Street Lot Lines; no Structures or vegetation over 1.0 m (3.3 ft) where it may obstruct view within 6 m (19.7 ft) of intersection. s. 4.10.1 and s. 4.10.2
prohibited materials Except active farm, no Fence may be electrified or incorporate barbed wire or other dangerous material. s. 4.4.3
scout note

Max fence height 2.5 m in any zone; in front/flankage yards 1.0 m in the 500 Lot Area, 2.5 m in Employment/Industrial zones and 1.83 m elsewhere (4.4). No electrified or barbed-wire fences except on active farms. Swimming pools must be fully surrounded by a fence at least 1.83 m high that impedes passage (4.3). Corner-lot sight triangle: no structures

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