Fences & pool enclosures — Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia

How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?

In the District Municipality of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, max height rear side: 1.8 m (R, C1); 2.5 m (C2, C3, P); chain link 2.5 m (M1); max height front: Prohibited (R, C1, unless corner); 1.8 m (C2, C3, P); pool enclosure: fence height no less than 1.5 metres, self-closing gate, spring lock not less than 1m above grade opening from inside; sight triangle: Max 1 m height in sight triangle; prohibited in required setback portion of sight triangle. Source: District of Tumbler Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2025, verified 2026-08-28.

District of Tumbler Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2025 adopted bylaw
max height rear side 1.8 m (R, C1); 2.5 m (C2, C3, P); chain link 2.5 m (M1) s. 4.14.5(a), s. 4.14.7, s. 4.14.8(b)
max height front Prohibited (R, C1, unless corner); 1.8 m (C2, C3, P) s. 4.14.5(b), s. 4.14.8(a)
pool enclosure fence height no less than 1.5 metres, self-closing gate, spring lock not less than 1m above grade opening from inside s. 5.3.4
sight triangle Max 1 m height in sight triangle; prohibited in required setback portion of sight triangle s. 4.14.4, s. 4.23.1
prohibited materials razor wire, spire tip; chain link, poured concrete (R/C1 zones) s. 4.14.3, s. 4.14.6
scout note

No permit required for fences under 2.0 m in height; razor wire/spire tips banned (barbed wire allowed on C2/M zoned parcels above 1.8 m); fences may be located within required setbacks.

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: https://www.districtoftumblerridge.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities