Fences & pool enclosures — Prince Rupert, British Columbia
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the City of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, max height rear side: 1.8 metres; max height front: 1.2 metres; sight triangle: Corner parcel shall not obstruct line vision above 0.5 meters of established grade within sight triangle; calculated by extending 8 meter boundary along each edge.. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 3462, 2021, verified 2026-08-28.
Zoning Bylaw No. 3462, 2021
adopted bylaw
max height rear side
1.8 metres
s. 3.7.0
max height front
1.2 metres
s. 3.7.0
sight triangle
Corner parcel shall not obstruct line vision above 0.5 meters of established grade within sight triangle; calculated by extending 8 meter boundary along each edge.
s. 3.6.0
scout note
Fence height limited to 1.8m in rear and side yards, 1.2m in front yards, residential zones. No swimming-pool enclosure or backyard-hen/bee provisions found in this zoning bylaw.