How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Town of Oliver, British Columbia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Town of Oliver Building Bylaw No. 1404 (consolidated to March 2025), Part 14 Swimming Pool Permit and Fencing and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-26. Pool enclosure: Fence not less than 1.22 m high, bottom gap ≤100 mm; access only through self-closing, self-latching gate secured on pool side.
| permit required | no | s. 3.3(a) |
| pool enclosure | Fence not less than 1.22 m high, bottom gap ≤100 mm; access only through self-closing, self-latching gate secured on pool side. | s. 14.2–14.3 |
Pool/spa must be enclosed by a fence at least 1.22 m high, max 100 mm ground gap, no climbable footholds, chain link mesh max 38 mm, pickets max 100 mm apart. Self-closing, self-latching gate; spa locking lid alternative; building permit required. Amended by 1404.01 (10 Mar 2025).
s.6.6 Fence and Retaining Wall Heights: max 1.2 m in front setback, 1.8 m elsewhere; AG/AGX 1.8 m (deer fences unlimited, see-through); CS2/M1 2.4 m. Barbed and electric wire banned except A, AGX, M1, AP; razor wire banned. Retaining walls 1.2 m in setbacks, 3.0 m outside.