Fences & pool enclosures — Richmond, British Columbia
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the City of Richmond, British Columbia, max height rear side: 2.0 m (residential), 2.4 m (other zones); max height front: 1.2 m; sight triangle: No obstruction between 0.9 m and 3.0 m height within 7.5 m of intersection; prohibited materials: barbed wire, electrified wire, razor wire and barbed tape obstacles. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 8500 - Landscaping and Screening (Section 6), verified 2026-08-28.
No obstruction between 0.9 m and 3.0 m height within 7.5 m of intersection
s. 6.1.1
prohibited materials
barbed wire, electrified wire, razor wire and barbed tape obstacles
s. 6.8.5
scout note
Fence height max 2.0m in residential zones (2.4m along certain abutting lot lines/other zones), max 1.2m masonry front-yard fence on arterial-fronting lots; no barbed/electrified/razor wire fencing; outdoor child-care play spaces need 1.2-2.0m solid fencing.