Fences & pool enclosures — Tofino, British Columbia
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the District Municipality of Tofino, British Columbia, max height rear side: 1.8 metres (6 feet) Residential/Commercial/Parks; 2.4 metres (8 feet) Industrial; 3.7 metres (12 feet) for open mesh/chain link in specific zones; max height front: 1 metre (3.3 feet); pool enclosure: Pools and hot tubs must be located within a separate fenced enclosure fitted with a safety gate.; sight triangle: On corner lots, fencing 1.2 metres or less; no structure within triangular area bounded by points 9 metres from street intersection or 6 metres from lane intersection.. Source: District of Tofino Zoning Bylaw No. 770, 1997 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28.
District of Tofino Zoning Bylaw No. 770, 1997 (Consolidated)
adopted bylaw
max height rear side
1.8 metres (6 feet) Residential/Commercial/Parks; 2.4 metres (8 feet) Industrial; 3.7 metres (12 feet) for open mesh/chain link in specific zones
Part 7.4.1, 7.4.4
max height front
1 metre (3.3 feet)
Part 7.4.1
pool enclosure
Pools and hot tubs must be located within a separate fenced enclosure fitted with a safety gate.
Part 4.2 Site Layout Table
sight triangle
On corner lots, fencing 1.2 metres or less; no structure within triangular area bounded by points 9 metres from street intersection or 6 metres from lane intersection.
Part 7.4.3
scout note
Fence/wall height limited to 1 m front yard, 1.8 m side/rear yards (residential). Uncovered pools/hot tubs must be located within a separate fenced enclosure fitted with a safety gate.