Fences & pool enclosures — Valemount, British Columbia

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In the Village of Valemount, British Columbia, max height rear side: 1.8 m (6.0 ft.) for most zones; 2.4 m (8.0 ft.) in M1; max height front: 1.2 m (4.0 ft.) for most zones; 1.8 m (6.0 ft.) in M1, P1, P2; pool enclosure: Fenced yard or surrounded by fence/barrier >= 1.8 m height with gate closure and latch.; sight triangle: Max height 1.1 m in visibility corner triangle (excl. C1, C2) bounded by intersecting parcel lines and 6.0 m along side parcel lines.. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 847, 2021, verified 2026-08-28.

Zoning Bylaw No. 847, 2021 adopted bylaw
max height rear side 1.8 m (6.0 ft.) for most zones; 2.4 m (8.0 ft.) in M1 s. 1.7
max height front 1.2 m (4.0 ft.) for most zones; 1.8 m (6.0 ft.) in M1, P1, P2 s. 1.7
pool enclosure Fenced yard or surrounded by fence/barrier >= 1.8 m height with gate closure and latch. s. 2.12(c)
sight triangle Max height 1.1 m in visibility corner triangle (excl. C1, C2) bounded by intersecting parcel lines and 6.0 m along side parcel lines. s. 1.8(i)
prohibited materials Railroad ties. s. 1.7
scout note

Fence/screening height capped at 1.2 m front yard, 1.8 m side/rear yard for most residential and commercial zones (1.8/2.4 m in industrial); 1.1 m limit within corner sight-triangles.

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