Fences & pool enclosures — Duncan, British Columbia

How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?

In the City of Duncan, British Columbia, max height rear side: 2 m; max height front: 1.2 m (Residential/Community Use), Not permitted (Commercial); pool enclosure: Fence between 1.5 m and 1.8 m high, no climbing, self-closing gates with latch, openable only from inside.; sight triangle: No visual obstruction by buildings, structures or vegetation between 1 m and 3 m above grade within 6 m of intersection.. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 3166, 2017 (Consolidated to August 24, 2026), verified 2026-08-28.

Zoning Bylaw No. 3166, 2017 (Consolidated to August 24, 2026) adopted bylaw
max height rear side 2 m s. 3.8.4
max height front 1.2 m (Residential/Community Use), Not permitted (Commercial) s. 3.8.4
pool enclosure Fence between 1.5 m and 1.8 m high, no climbing, self-closing gates with latch, openable only from inside. s. 3.7.1
sight triangle No visual obstruction by buildings, structures or vegetation between 1 m and 3 m above grade within 6 m of intersection. s. 3.15.1
prohibited materials Barbed wire, razor wire, electric wire, ultra-barrier, or material intended to deter trespass by threat or cause injury. s. 3.8.9
scout note

Max fence height 1.2 m front/exterior side yard, 2 m rear/interior side yard in residential zones; swimming pools must be enclosed by a self-closing-gate fence 1.5-1.8 m high.

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: https://duncan.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities