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Fence permits and property limits in Moncton
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Obtain a Development Permit before installing a Moncton fence. In residential zones, the required front yard permits up
Key information
Obtain a Development Permit before installing a Moncton fence. In residential zones, the required front yard permits up to 1 m height; side, flankage and rear yards permit up to 2 m. The fence must remain wholly on the property.
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Location and easements
The bylaw does not impose a general minimum fence setback, but the whole fence must be inside the lot. Do not treat that as permission to build across the boundary.
Check registered easements and watercourse/wetland protections. Utility easements require NB Power consent; municipal easements go to Design and Construction. Provincial WAWA approval may be needed in a protected buffer.
Sources: Building and development rules, checklists and 2026 fees
Prepare the sketch
Submit the Development Permit application and a site sketch showing boundaries, buildings, fence location, lengths, heights and materials. Add easement consent or WAWA documents when applicable.
State whether the fence encloses a pool or swim spa capable of holding over 1 m of water. If it does, the separate pool-enclosure standards apply rather than only the ordinary fence guide.
Sources: Building and development rules, checklists and 2026 fees
Submission and fees
Submit at Planning on the second floor of 655 Main Street, by mail or through info.plans@moncton.ca. Call 506-856-4375 about application questions.
The project-specific section posts $43 for single/two-unit/semi-detached property development applications. The 2026 general schedule distinguishes new dwellings from accessory structures. Have staff confirm the actual fence fee and project category rather than using a new-house fee.
Sources: Building and development rules, checklists and 2026 fees
Key details at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Required front-yard height | Up to 1 m |
| Side/flankage/rear height | Up to 2 m |
| Boundary condition | Entirely within property |
| Permit | Development Permit before installation |
| Project-section residential fee | $43;confirm category with staff |
Sources: Building and development rules, checklists and 2026 fees
Steps to follow
- Check boundaries and protected areas
Review lot, easements and watercourse limits.
- Draw the proposal
Show every height, length, material and location.
- Apply before installing
Include required consents and pool status.
Sources: Building and development rules, checklists and 2026 fees
Named service locations
Maps use the official address or named site. They do not confirm a particular accessible entrance, current opening status or available parking.
Moncton Planning and Development
655 Main Street, second floor
Submit development-permit documents here or through the official email route. Ask staff to confirm the fence fee category.
- Telephone
- 506-856-4375
City Hall’s main entrance is closed for renovations from September 2, 2026 until about year-end. Use Commerce Place at 633 Main Street or the rear entrance by Orange Lane. Follow signs for the temporary Customer Service Centre on the second floor.
Sources: Building and development rules, checklists and 2026 fees · City Hall entrance closure and temporary customer service access, August 31, 2026
Useful questions and answers
Does a residential fence need a permit?
Yes. A Development Permit is required before installation.
Source: Building and development rules, checklists and 2026 fees
How high can a front-yard fence be?
Up to 1 m in the required front yard.
Source: Building and development rules, checklists and 2026 fees
How high can a side or rear fence be?
Up to 2 m in the side, flankage or rear yard.
Source: Building and development rules, checklists and 2026 fees
Can a fence sit outside my boundary?
No. It must be wholly within the property.
Source: Building and development rules, checklists and 2026 fees
Is there a general minimum fence setback?
The city says its zoning bylaw does not outline one, while still requiring it inside the lot.
Source: Building and development rules, checklists and 2026 fees
Who handles a utility-easement consent?
NB Power on 1-800-663-6272.
Source: Building and development rules, checklists and 2026 fees
Who handles a municipal easement?
City Design and Construction on 506-853-3525.
Source: Building and development rules, checklists and 2026 fees
Who advises on a protected watercourse buffer?
The provincial environment department on 506-856-2374;WAWA may be needed.
Source: Building and development rules, checklists and 2026 fees
What must the site sketch show?
Boundaries, buildings, and fence location, height, length and material.
Source: Building and development rules, checklists and 2026 fees
Can an ordinary fence application cover a deep pool enclosure without extra rules?
No. The pool/swim-spa enclosure requirements must be addressed.
Source: Building and development rules, checklists and 2026 fees