Fences & pool enclosures — Cumberland, British Columbia

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In the Village of Cumberland, British Columbia, max height rear side: 2.0 m; max height front: 1.2 m; sight triangle: 6.0 metres along edge of two adjoining property boundaries from highway intersection; prohibited materials: barbed wire, razor wire, or plywood. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 1238, 2025 (Consolidated July 27, 2026), verified 2026-08-28.

Zoning Bylaw No. 1238, 2025 (Consolidated July 27, 2026) adopted bylaw
max height rear side 2.0 m Table 7.4(3)
max height front 1.2 m Table 7.4(3)
sight triangle 6.0 metres along edge of two adjoining property boundaries from highway intersection s. 7.6(1)
prohibited materials barbed wire, razor wire, or plywood Table 7.4(3) Conditions 1
scout note

Max fence height 1.2 m in front yard, 2.0 m in other residential yards (2.5-3.5 m industrial); no barbed/razor wire or plywood fences outside Industrial Refuse zone.

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