Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 2000, Division 500 s.501 Fence and Retaining Wall Heights
Parksville, British Columbia
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DIVISION 500
SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING
501
FENCE AND RETAINING WALL HEIGHTS
1.
Unless otherwise specified within a specific zone or provision of this bylaw, where a Single
Family Dwelling or Duplex Dwelling is the principal building on a lot, the height of fences
and/or retaining walls shall not exceed the following:
(a)
Fences within the front lot line setback:
1.2 m
(b)
Fences within all other lot line setbacks:
2.0 m
(c)
Fences outside of a lot line setback:
2.5 m
(d)
Retaining Walls within all lot line setbacks:
1.0 m
(e)
Retaining Walls outside of a lot line setback:
1.5 m
(f)
Fences and Retaining Walls within the same lot line setback:
2.0 m
(g)
Fences and Retaining Walls outside of a lot line setback that are
within 3.0 m of each other:
2.5 m
(h)
Fences and/or Retaining Walls within the Sight Triangle setback:
0.5 m
2.
Unless otherwise specified within a specific zone or provision of this bylaw, where
Multiple Family Residential is the principal use on a lot, the height of fences and/or
retaining walls shall not exceed the following:
(a)
Fences within a front lot line setback; except, where access to
individual units is provided by an internal private road and
Townhouse or Cluster Housing is the predominant use:
1.2 m
(b)
Fences within all other lot line setbacks or where access to individual
units is provided by an internal private road and Townhouse or
Cluster Housing is the predominant use:
2.0 m
(c)
Fences outside of a lot line setback:
2.5 m
(d)
Retaining Walls within all lot line setbacks:
1.0 m
(e)
Retaining Walls outside of a lot line setback:
1.5 m
(f)
Fences and Retaining Walls within the same lot line setback:
2.0 m
(g)
Fences and Retaining Walls outside of a lot line setback that are
within 3.0 m of each other:
2.5 m
(h)
Fences and/or Retaining Walls within the Sight Triangle setback:
0.5 m
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3.
Unless otherwise specified within a specific zone or provision of this bylaw, the height of
fences and/or retaining walls shall not exceed the following:
(a)
Fences within all lot line setbacks:
2.0 m
(b)
Fences outside of a lot line setback:
2.5 m
(c)
Retaining Walls within all lot line setbacks:
1.0 m
(d)
Retaining Walls outside of a lot line setback:
1.5 m
(e)
Fences and Retaining Walls within the same lot line
setback:
2.5 m
(f)
Fences and Retaining Walls outside of a lot line setback that
are within 3.0 m of each other:
2.5 m
(g)
Fences and/or Retaining Walls within the Sight Triangle
setback:
0.5 m
502
REQUIREMENTS IN MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
ZONING DISTRICTS
On commercial, industrial and multifamily residential lots which are regulated by zoning
district schedules I-1, C-1, C-2, C-3, CS-1, CS-2, CS-3, CS-4, CS-5, RS-2, RS-3, and CD, the
following shall apply:
1.
Along all property lines separating the developed portion of the site from any
residential zoned property, except where a building abuts the property line,
screening shall be provided comprised of:
(i)
landscaping at least 1.5 metres high in a strip at least 1.5 metres wide; or
(ii) a solid decorative fence at least 1.5 metres high but not higher than 2.0
metres.
2.
Along the developed portion of each side of the site which abuts a public highway,
continuous landscaping not less than 1.5 metres in width shall be provided. This
landscaping may be interrupted at boulevard crossings.
3.
Loading areas or trucking yards shall be screened from adjacent residential zoned
property to a height of at least 2.5 metres by buildings, a landscaping screen, a
solid decorative fence, or a combination thereof.
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503
LANDSCAPING OF OUTDOOR STORAGE AREAS AND REFUSE REMOVAL AREAS
1.
Outdoor storage areas shall be screened from adjacent lots by a solid decorative
fence or landscaping of a minimum height of 2 metres.
2.
Refuse removal areas shall be screened on three sides by a fence or wall of a
minimum height of 2.0 metres.
504
REQUIREMENTS OF THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN
Reference must be made to the current Official Community Plan Bylaw and supplementary
regulations appended thereto for screening and landscaping requirements on properties
which have been designated as Development Permit Areas.