Fences & pool enclosures — North Shore, Prince Edward Island

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

In the Rural municipality of North Shore, Prince Edward Island, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Rural Municipality of North Shore Land Use Bylaw (2021), verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Max height front: 2.5 m (8.2 ft). Max height rear side: 2.5 m (8.2 ft).

Rural Municipality of North Shore Land Use Bylaw (2021) adopted bylaw
max height rear side 2.5 m (8.2 ft) s. 4.2(8)(a)
max height front 2.5 m (8.2 ft) s. 4.2(8)(a)
permit required yes Schedule C; s. 3.4(2)(c)
pool enclosure Fence or gated enclosure at least 1.8 m (5.9 ft) tall to impede unauthorized entry s. 4.22(1)(a)
scout note

Fences are capped at 2.5 m (8.2 ft) in any zone; a fence placed on a lot line requires a licensed survey to confirm it doesn't encroach; swimming pools must have a 1.8 m fence or gated enclosure to block unauthorized entry.

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