Fences & pool enclosures — North Vancouver, British Columbia
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the City of North Vancouver, British Columbia, max height rear side: 3.658 metres (12 feet); max height front: 1.22 metres (4 feet); sight triangle: Structure over 0.914 metres (3.0 feet) in Height shall not be sited within 4.57 metres (15 feet) of the intersection of the Lot lines along two Streets. Source: Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (Consolidated to March 2, 2026), verified 2026-08-28.
Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (Consolidated to March 2, 2026)
adopted bylaw
max height rear side
3.658 metres (12 feet)
s. 412(1)
max height front
1.22 metres (4 feet)
s. 412(2)(a)
sight triangle
Structure over 0.914 metres (3.0 feet) in Height shall not be sited within 4.57 metres (15 feet) of the intersection of the Lot lines along two Streets
s. 412(2)(e)(i)
scout note
In one/two-unit residential zones, accessory structures/fences max 3.658 m (12 ft) overall; fences up to 1.22 m may sit anywhere on the lot, up to 1.829 m behind the front building face, taller fences need principal-building setbacks; sight-triangle rules apply near intersections.