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

Fences & pool enclosures — Kamloops, British Columbia: Zoning Bylaw No. 55 (2021), Division 5 - Landscaping, Screening and Fencing

In the City of Kamloops, British Columbia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Zoning Bylaw No. 55 (2021), Division 5 - Landscaping, Screening and Fencing, verified 2026-08-28. Max height front: 1.2 m. Max height rear side: 2 m. Sight triangle: no obstruction to line of vision above 1 m level within 25 m of intersection on Corner Lot.

Zoning Bylaw No. 55 (2021), Division 5 - Landscaping, Screening and Fencing adopted bylaw

max height rear side	2 m	5.7.1(c)
max height front	1.2 m	5.7.1(a)
sight triangle	no obstruction to line of vision above 1 m level within 25 m of intersection on Corner Lot	5.9.1(a)
prohibited materials	barbed wire prohibited in Residential Zones except Agricultural/Rural; razor wire prohibited in all residential Zones	5.8.5; 5.8.6

scout note

Fences max 2m in interior side/rear yards (1.2m in CNS/CBD zones; up to 2m in country residential CR zones); automobile wrecking yards need a 2.5-3.5m solid fence. Swimming pool fencing must comply with the City's Building Bylaw.