Fences

Jasper National Park

All fences in Jasper National Park require a Development Permit and must comply with the Architectural Motif Guidelines for the Town of Jasper.

This page outlines fence requirements and explains the two available permitting options: automatic permits for eligible residential projects and permits reviewed by a Development Officer. There is currently no fee for a Development Permit application.

Please note: There is currently no fee for a Development Permit application.

Fence requirements

The following standards apply to all fences, whether approved automatically or through development staff review.

Location

A fence may be built along and up to your property line but must remain within leasehold boundaries.
If the fence is shared along a property line, you must obtain consent from the neighbouring lessee prior to construction.
Property lines must be confirmed before construction.

Determining property lines

Hire a surveyor or use an existing Real Property Report from a registered surveyor.

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Materials

Permitted materials include natural elements such as:

Wood pickets
Logs
Stone

If installing a wood fence, ensure there is at least a 1.5 m non-combustible break between the wood portion of the fence and the main structure (for example, by installing a metal gate).

Industrial materials such as chain link fencing are generally not suitable.

FireSmart alternatives are encouraged, such as galvanized “Hog Wire” or “Lawn Fence” panels framed with wood or fire-resistant composite materials.

Fence colours must blend with natural earth tones (browns, greens, greys, blacks, whites).

Height

Rear yard: Maximum 2.4 m (8 ft)
Front yard: Maximum 1.8 m (6 ft)

For front yard fences, the top 0.46 m (1.5 ft) must be visually transparent (e.g., lattice or wrought iron; chain link and barbed wire are not permitted).

“Front yard” means the area extending from the front property line to the main structure across the full width of the lot.

For corner lots, the same front yard height limits apply along both street-facing sides.

Neighbour disputes

Shared fence disputes are civil matters to be resolved between neighbours.

How to apply for a permit

1. Automatic Development Permit (Residential Only)

You can apply for an automatic permit if:

The project is in-town residential; and
The project fully complies with all regulations with no variances required.

Commercial, industrial, or institutional developments, as well as out of town developments, are not eligible and must apply through the standard review permit process.

Automatic Permit

If eligible, you can apply here and receive your permit instantly:

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Privacy Notice

Land Use Planning Permits and Authorizations

The information you provide is collected under the authority of subsection 8(1) of Canada National Parks Act and section 7 of the National Parks of Canada Land Use Planning Regulations to review and process land use planning proposals / applications towards the issuance of planning permits and authorizations located on leased or licenced lands under the control and management of Parks Canada.

Participation in the land use planning permitting process is voluntary; however, refusal to provide the personal information required will prevent you from obtaining a permit in order to authorise your project.

The information you provide may be matched to the land use agreement record in the Parks Canada National Integrated Realty System to verify the land use agreement holder and project consistency with the terms of the land use agreement.

Personal information may be shared with :

Parks Canada’s finance administration for the purpose of service fee collection and remission in accordance with the Service Fees Act.
Parks Canada’s Law Enforcement Branch in the event of a non-compliance matter for enforcing the Canada National Parks Act to resolve administrative issues.
Provincial authorities for the purpose of land assessment and tax collection.
The Municipality of Jasper.

The information you provide may also be used or disclosed for policy analysis, research and evaluation purposes. However, these additional uses and disclosures of your personal information will not result in an administrative decision being made about you.

Your personal information is administered in accordance with the Canada National Parks Act, the Privacy Act and other applicable laws. You have the right to the protection of, access to, and correction of your personal information, which is described in institution-specific Personal Information Bank Land Use Planning Permits and Authorizations PC PPU 100. Instructions for obtaining this information are outlined in the government publication entitled Info Source, which is available at the following web site:Info Source

You have the right to file a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada regarding the institution’s handling of your personal information atFile a privacy complaint about a federal institution.

Projects that do not meet these requirements must be submitted through the standard development permit application process for review by a development officer.

Click Submit to send your information to Parks Canada and receive your permit. Please allow up to 30 minutes for your permit to arrive in your inbox.

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2. Standard development permit (staff review required)

You must apply for a standard development permit if:

The project is commercial, industrial, or institutional
The proposal varies from Land Use Policy and/or Architectural Motif requirements

Please submit the following to jasperdevelopment@pc.gc.ca:

1. Parks Canada Development Permit Application

Please submit the signed Parks Canada development permit application (in the Jasper Townsite) (PDF, 168 KB). Include the property address, lessee name, applicant name, and contact information.

2. Fence checklist

Submit the completed fence checklist (PDF, 134 KB). Include a short description of the proposed colour, materials and height.

3. Site plan

Provide a scaled site plan (in metres) showing all existing structures and the proposed fence location.

4. Elevation plan

Provide a sketch or photo of a similar fence panel showing the style and height.

After review, you will be notified if the permit is approved or if revisions are needed.

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact the Jasper Development Office at jasperdevelopment@pc.gc.ca or 780-852-6123.

The information above is intended to assist with your application. In the event of any conflict between this information and the Town of Jasper Land Use Policy, the Policy takes precedence.

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