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Fences & pool enclosures — Stratford, Prince Edward Island: Town of Stratford Zoning and Development Bylaw 45

In the Town of Stratford, Prince Edward Island, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Stratford Zoning and Development Bylaw 45, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Max height rear side: 1.8 m (6 ft.). Pool enclosure: Minimum 1.8 m (6 ft.) high four-sided fence; gate self-closing and self-latching; Development Officer may allow home/building as fourth wall.

Town of Stratford Zoning and Development Bylaw 45 adopted bylaw

max height rear side	1.8 m (6 ft.)	s. 8.1.7(a)
permit required	yes	s. 7.1.1(i)
pool enclosure	Minimum 1.8 m (6 ft.) high four-sided fence; gate self-closing and self-latching; Development Officer may allow home/building as fourth wall.	s. 8.14.1(b)-(d)
sight triangle	Within triangular area 6 m (20 ft.) back from intersecting Corner Lot lines, no Fence, Sign, hedge, shrubs, bush, tree or other Structure/vegetation greater than 61 cm (2 ft.) above centre line elevation of abutting Streets.	s. 8.22.1

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Max fence height 1.8m (6ft) in residential zones, 2.4m (8ft) in commercial zones. Outdoor pools need a self-closing 1.8m (6ft) fence. Corner-lot sight triangle bars fences, hedges or trees above 61cm (2ft).