Fences & pool enclosures — Lake Cowichan, British Columbia
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Town of Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Zoning Bylaw No. 1055-2021 (Consolidated 2026-02-24), verified 2026-08-28. Max height front: 1.2 metres. Max height rear side: 2.0 metres. Sight triangle: no structure shall be allowed at a height greater than 1.0 metre... within an area... 6.0 metres from the corner parcel.
no structure shall be allowed at a height greater than 1.0 metre... within an area... 6.0 metres from the corner parcel
Part IV, Height
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Zoning bylaw caps fence height at 2.0m generally (1.2m front yard in residential zones, 2.0m sides/rear); corner lots require a sight triangle with structures under 1.0m within 6m of the corner.