Fences & pool enclosures — Dawson Creek, British Columbia
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the City of Dawson Creek, British Columbia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Zoning Bylaw No. 4625, 2026, verified 2026-08-28. Max height front: 1.2 m. Max height rear side: 1.8 m. Sight triangle: No fencing... erected to a height greater than 1.0 m above the established grade of the street within the space indicated in blue in Figure 9.
Zoning Bylaw No. 4625, 2026
adopted bylaw
max height rear side
1.8 m
s. 5.12.5(b)
max height front
1.2 m
s. 5.12.5(a)
sight triangle
No fencing... erected to a height greater than 1.0 m above the established grade of the street within the space indicated in blue in Figure 9.
s. 5.10.1
scout note
Fence height limits by area use: residential front yard 1.2 m / rear yard 1.8 m; commercial/public 1.8 m; industrial/agricultural up to 2.4 m; dumpster screening also min 1.8 m.