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Fences & pool enclosures — Courtenay, British Columbia

In the City of Courtenay, British Columbia, max height rear side: 2.0 m; max height front: 1.25 m (residential zones), 2.0 m (other zones); pool enclosure: Sturdy, non-climbable fence not less than 1.5 m in height, openings max 0.1 m, self-closing gate locked >=1.0 m above grade.; sight triangle: On corner lots, vision between 1.0 m and 3.0 m height must not be impeded within 6.0 m of street intersection.. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 3203, 2026 - Part 8 Fences, verified 2026-08-28.

Zoning Bylaw No. 3203, 2026 - Part 8 Fences adopted bylaw

max height rear side	2.0 m	s. 6.8.1
max height front	1.25 m (residential zones), 2.0 m (other zones)	s. 6.8.1, 6.8.2
pool enclosure	Sturdy, non-climbable fence not less than 1.5 m in height, openings max 0.1 m, self-closing gate locked >=1.0 m above grade.	s. 6.8.6, 6.8.7
sight triangle	On corner lots, vision between 1.0 m and 3.0 m height must not be impeded within 6.0 m of street intersection.	s. 6.7.1, 6.8.3
prohibited materials	Electrical, barbed or razor wire fencing prohibited in all Residential and Multi-residential zones.	s. 6.8.5

scout note

Residential fence max 1.25 m in front yard, 2 m side/rear; electric, barbed or razor wire prohibited in residential/multi-residential zones. Private pools require a non-climbable fence at least 1.5 m high with a self-closing, self-latching gate.