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

Fences & pool enclosures — Rural Municipality of Francis No. 127, Saskatchewan: Rural Municipality of Francis No. 127 Zoning Bylaw No. 2012-3 (consolidated to Feb 13, 2025)

In the Rural Municipality of Francis No. 127, Saskatchewan, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Rural Municipality of Francis No. 127 Zoning Bylaw No. 2012-3 (consolidated to Feb 13, 2025), verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: 1.2 m (4 feet); 1.0 m in Country Residential Districts. Max height rear side: 2.4 m (8 feet); 2.0 m in rear yards in Country Residential Districts. Sight triangle: On corner lots, portion contiguous to public road allowance considered front yard; screening devices shall not locate within a sight triangle.

Rural Municipality of Francis No. 127 Zoning Bylaw No. 2012-3 (consolidated to Feb 13, 2025) adopted bylaw

max height rear side	2.4 m (8 feet); 2.0 m in rear yards in Country Residential Districts	"No fence or screening device shall exceed 2.4 meters (8 feet) in height within a required side or rear yard"
max height front	1.2 m (4 feet); 1.0 m in Country Residential Districts	"No fence or screening device shall exceed 1.2 meters (4 feet) in height if placed within a required front yard"
sight triangle	On corner lots, portion contiguous to public road allowance considered front yard; screening devices shall not locate within a sight triangle.	"Screening devices shall not locate within a sight triangle as defined in this Bylaw"
prohibited materials	barbed wire or razor wire fences (Country Residential Districts)	"No barbed wire or razor wire fences shall be allowed"

scout note

General fence/screening height capped at 1.2m (4ft) front yard, 2.4m (8ft) side/rear (barbed wire exempt from setbacks in the Agricultural Resource zone); Hamlet Residential District: front yard max 1.0m, rear 2.0m, no barbed/razor wire; pools need a 1.8m (6ft) fence with a self-locking gate.