Fences & pool enclosures — Lake Cowichan, British Columbia
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Town of Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, max height rear side: 2.0 metres; max height front: 1.2 metres; sight triangle: no structure shall be allowed at a height greater than 1.0 metre... within an area... 6.0 metres from the corner parcel. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 1055-2021 (Consolidated 2026-02-24), verified 2026-08-28.
no structure shall be allowed at a height greater than 1.0 metre... within an area... 6.0 metres from the corner parcel
Part IV, Height
scout note
Zoning bylaw caps fence height at 2.0m generally (1.2m front yard in residential zones, 2.0m sides/rear); corner lots require a sight triangle with structures under 1.0m within 6m of the corner.