Fences & pool enclosures — Nanaimo, British Columbia
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the City of Nanaimo, British Columbia, max height rear side: 2.4m (R1 to R10, R14, R15); max height front: 1.2m (R1 to R10, R14, R15); pool enclosure: Swimming pools shall be enclosed in a structure or shall be enclosed or surrounded by a fence, as specified in the Building Bylaw.; sight triangle: no obstruction to the line of vision between 1.2m and 3m within 7m of the intersection of lot lines. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 4500 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28.
Swimming pools shall be enclosed in a structure or shall be enclosed or surrounded by a fence, as specified in the Building Bylaw.
s. 6.11.2
sight triangle
no obstruction to the line of vision between 1.2m and 3m within 7m of the intersection of lot lines
s. 6.9.1
scout note
Section 6.10: fence height varies by zone, e.g. 1.2m front/2.4m side-rear in R1-R10; up to 3m for park/rec zones. Section 6.11: swimming pools must be enclosed by structure or fence per Building Bylaw, min 1.5m setback.