Fences & pool enclosures — Lantzville, British Columbia
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the District Municipality of Lantzville, British Columbia, pool enclosure: Fully enclosed by perimeter fence at least 1.2 m in height, designed so it does not facilitate climbing, with self-closing gates openable only from inside.; sight triangle: No visual obstruction in area bounded by centreline of intersecting parcel lines and a line adjoining each 6 m from intersection.; prohibited materials: Barbed wire, razor wire, electric wire, ultra-barrier, or material intended to deter trespass by threat or cause personal injury.. Source: District of Lantzville Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020 (Consolidated to Aug. 21, 2024), verified 2026-08-28.
District of Lantzville Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020 (Consolidated to Aug. 21, 2024)
adopted bylaw
pool enclosure
Fully enclosed by perimeter fence at least 1.2 m in height, designed so it does not facilitate climbing, with self-closing gates openable only from inside.
s. 2.4(6), s. 2.4(7)
sight triangle
No visual obstruction in area bounded by centreline of intersecting parcel lines and a line adjoining each 6 m from intersection.
s. 2.10(1)
prohibited materials
Barbed wire, razor wire, electric wire, ultra-barrier, or material intended to deter trespass by threat or cause personal injury.
s. 2.4(5)
scout note
Fence height limited to 1.8-2.0m depending on zone (1.2m front yard in some zones); bars barbed/razor/electric wire except in Agriculture/Light Industry zones; swimming pools need a fully-enclosed 1.2m perimeter fence with self-closing, self-latching gate.