Fences & pool enclosures — Salmo, British Columbia
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In the Village of Salmo, British Columbia, max height rear side: 1.83 meters (6 feet); max height front: 1.22 meters (4 feet); sight triangle: No person may place or grow, any tree, shrub, plant, fence or other structure within the site triangle above an elevation such than an eye 1.22 metres (4 feet) above the surface elevation on one street cannot see an object 1.22 metres (4 feet) above the surface elevation of the other street.. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 489, 2001 (Consolidated, as amended by Bylaws 540, 633, 698, 708, 754 and 757), verified 2026-08-28.
Zoning Bylaw No. 489, 2001 (Consolidated, as amended by Bylaws 540, 633, 698, 708, 754 and 757)
adopted bylaw
max height rear side
1.83 meters (6 feet)
s. 3.7(2)
max height front
1.22 meters (4 feet)
s. 3.7(1)
sight triangle
No person may place or grow, any tree, shrub, plant, fence or other structure within the site triangle above an elevation such than an eye 1.22 metres (4 feet) above the surface elevation on one street cannot see an object 1.22 metres (4 feet) above the surface elevation of the other street.
s. 3.8
scout note
Fences/landscape screens up to 1.22m (4ft) permitted on any part of a lot; up to 1.83m (6ft) permitted behind the front face of the principal building. Clear-vision area at street corners restricts fences/trees above eye height.