HomeMy WebLinkAboutBrochure-FencesCOUNTY OF NEWELL
Planning & Development Department
FENCES
Agricultural, Hamlet, Acreage Residential,
& Grouped Rural Residential
If you require assistance locating your
property line, please contact an
Alberta Land Surveyor.
For more information, please contact:
County of Newell
Planning & Development Department
(403) 362-3266
www.countyofnewell.ab.ca
This brochure is not a legal document
and is only intended to be
used as a guideline.
DO NOT rely solely on this brochure.
The County of Newell has no
restrictions on the style or colors used
for a fence; however, developers of
certain areas may require that certain
guidelines be followed.
For development information,
including building, road, and irrigation
setbacks; accessory building; access;
contact the County of Newell Planning
& Development Department.
Our Land Use Bylaw is available on
our website:
www.countyofnewell.ab.ca
Copyright County of Newell Planning & Development Department 2013
7 Foot Fence
Rear Yard
7FootFence7FootFenceFront Yard
3FootFence3FootFence3 Foot Fence
SideYard SideYardHOUSE
ROAD
HOUSE
7 Foot Fence
Rear Yard
7FootFenceFront Yard
3FootFence3FootFence3 Foot Fence
SideYard
ROAD ROADSideYard3 Feet
7 Foot Fence
7FootFenceFront Yard
3FootFence3 Foot Fence
HOUSE 7FootFence3FootFence30Feet30FeetROAD
7 Foot Fence
7FootFenceFront Yard
3Ft.Fence3 Foot Fence
HOUSE 7FootFenceRear Yard
3Ft.FenceSide Yard Side Yard
ROAD
HAMLETS
Non-Corner Lot
Corner Lot
GROUPED COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL
Scenario #1
(House further than 30 feet from property line)
Scenario #2
(House closer than 30 feet from property line)
Hamlet (see diagram):
Barbed wire is not permitted fencing material
Fences in the front yard must be no taller than 3 feet (see
diagram)
Grouped Country Residential Subdivision (see diagram):
Fences within 30 feet of the property line must be less
than 3 feet tall
Fences further than 30 feet from the road may be taller
than 3 feet, but must be shorter than 7 feet.
Agricultural Land/Single Lot CR
Fences, hedges, and shelterbelts cannot be placed within
the County road right of way
No fence, hedge, or shelterbelt shall be erected that
would unduly restrict the vision of approaching traffic
Barbed wire is an acceptable fencing material in
agricultural areas.
LEGEND
Property Line
Fence
Building
Road
NO PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR:
Fences, hedges, and shelterbelts further than
30 feet from the Right of Way of the road AND
Less than 7 feet high