Fences & pool enclosures — Highlands, British Columbia
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the District Municipality of Highlands, British Columbia, max height rear side: 2.5 metres (within 10 metres of any lot line); max height front: 2.5 metres (within 10 metres of any lot line); pool enclosure: Totally enclosed. Fence min 1.5m high. Self-closing gate with self-latching device locking at least 1.0m above grade.; sight triangle: Corner lot vision unimpeded 0.75m-3.0m height within 10m triangular area from intersecting street right of way lines (M1/M2 Zones).. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28.
Totally enclosed. Fence min 1.5m high. Self-closing gate with self-latching device locking at least 1.0m above grade.
s. 3.4(3)(a)
sight triangle
Corner lot vision unimpeded 0.75m-3.0m height within 10m triangular area from intersecting street right of way lines (M1/M2 Zones).
s. 11.1.5(1)(j), s. 11.2.5(1)(j)
scout note
Fences generally max 2.5m within 10m of a lot line, 5m beyond; residential zones cap fences/walls at 2.4m (8ft). Swimming pools must be enclosed by a fence at least 1.5m high with a self-closing, self-latching gate.