Fences & pool enclosures — North Cowichan, British Columbia
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the District Municipality of North Cowichan, British Columbia, max height rear side: 2.0 m (varies by zone); max height front: 1.2 m (varies by zone); pool enclosure: Enclosed by structure or fence 1.5 m to 1.8 m high; gates locked/openable from inside only.; sight triangle: No obstruction above 1.1 m (3.60') at road junctions within triangular area 6 m (19.69') from intersection.. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 2950 (1997), verified 2026-08-28.
Zoning Bylaw No. 2950 (1997)
adopted bylaw
max height rear side
2.0 m (varies by zone)
s. 37.1(8)
max height front
1.2 m (varies by zone)
s. 37.1(8)
pool enclosure
Enclosed by structure or fence 1.5 m to 1.8 m high; gates locked/openable from inside only.
s. 38
sight triangle
No obstruction above 1.1 m (3.60') at road junctions within triangular area 6 m (19.69') from intersection.
s. 36
scout note
Fence height determined by zone (no max unless specified); front-yard fences generally 1.2 m in residential zones. This bylaw repealed the former 'Swimming Pool Fence Bylaw 1975', folding pool enclosure rules into the zoning bylaw.