Fences & pool enclosures — Clearwater, British Columbia
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the District Municipality of Clearwater, British Columbia, max height rear side: 2 metres (6.5 feet); max height front: 1.2 metres (4 feet); sight triangle: landscaping, building or structure exceeding 1 metre (3.3 ft) in height within a triangular plane 6 metres (20 ft). Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 133, 2016 (Consolidated to April 1, 2025), verified 2026-08-28.
Zoning Bylaw No. 133, 2016 (Consolidated to April 1, 2025)
adopted bylaw
max height rear side
2 metres (6.5 feet)
s. 5.11.1(b)
max height front
1.2 metres (4 feet)
s. 5.11.1(a)
sight triangle
landscaping, building or structure exceeding 1 metre (3.3 ft) in height within a triangular plane 6 metres (20 ft)
s. 5.10
scout note
Fence height max 1.2m in front yard, 2m in side/rear yard in R-1/R-2/R-3 zones. Barbed wire permitted only in Commercial/Industrial zones, and only ≥2.1m above grade.