No. A building permit is not required to build a standard residential fence.
Yes! The respective Municipal Zoning By-laws limit the maximum height of a standard residential fence.
Front yard is 1m (3.2 ft)
Rear yard is 2m (6.5 ft)
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Hedges or other plantings which create a fence effect are subject to the same regulations as fences.
Materials such as wood, brick, concrete and metal are permitted. However, barbed wire and electric fences are not permitted in residential areas.
If the fence complies with the respective Zoning By-law regulations, it would be a civil matter that would have to be resolved between you and your neighbour.
A fence may be erected along and up to a property line but within the property limits. However, when costs and maintenance of a fence are shared by adjoining neighbours, it may be built right on the property line.
To accurately locate property lines requires a Manitoba Land Surveyors Building Location Certificate or there may be pins located on your property which indicate the property lines.
Check your records. Most property owners already have this document, it usually comes with the property purchase. Otherwise, the services of a qualified Land Surveyor should be obtained. Using a Certificate as reference is the best way to avoid disputes between neighbours.
No. The only way these regulations can be altered is through a variance application. Refer to the brochure on Variation Applications.
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As illustrated below, the front yard is the area from the front wall of the dwelling to the front property line. Side and rear yards are the areas behind the front wall of the dwelling to the rear property line.
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No. You are not obligated to share the costs although cooperation between neighbours often results in cost-shared projects. Disputes arising out of fence construction or location can only be resolved through civil litigation.
Except for fences to private pools, the respective By-laws do not regulate or restrict construction style or colour of fences, including which side of the fence should face out. Such matters are normally determined through the cooperation of neighbours. Certain styles of fences (see below) face both directions and are often used when costs are shared.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this page. However, in case of a discrepancy between this information and the respective By-laws, the By-law will take precedence.
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