Fences & pool enclosures — Lantzville, British Columbia
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the District Municipality of Lantzville, British Columbia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by District of Lantzville Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020 (Consolidated to Aug. 21, 2024), verified 2026-09-24. Pool enclosure: Fully enclosed by perimeter fence at least 1.2 m in height, designed so it does not facilitate climbing, with self-closing gates openable only from inside. Sight triangle: No visual obstruction in area bounded by centreline of intersecting parcel lines and a line adjoining each 6 m from intersection. Prohibited materials: Barbed wire, razor wire, electric wire, ultra-barrier, or material intended to deter trespass by threat or cause personal injury.
District of Lantzville Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020 (Consolidated to Aug. 21, 2024)
adopted bylaw
pool enclosure
Fully enclosed by perimeter fence at least 1.2 m in height, designed so it does not facilitate climbing, with self-closing gates openable only from inside.
s. 2.4(6), s. 2.4(7)
sight triangle
No visual obstruction in area bounded by centreline of intersecting parcel lines and a line adjoining each 6 m from intersection.
s. 2.10(1)
prohibited materials
Barbed wire, razor wire, electric wire, ultra-barrier, or material intended to deter trespass by threat or cause personal injury.
s. 2.4(5)
scout note
Fence height limited to 1.8-2.0m depending on zone (1.2m front yard in some zones); bars barbed/razor/electric wire except in Agriculture/Light Industry zones; swimming pools need a fully-enclosed 1.2m perimeter fence with self-closing, self-latching gate.