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Fences & pool enclosures — Nanaimo, British Columbia: Zoning Bylaw No. 4500 (Consolidated)

In the City of Nanaimo, British Columbia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Zoning Bylaw No. 4500 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28. Max height front: 1.2m (R1 to R10, R14, R15). Max height rear side: 2.4m (R1 to R10, R14, R15). Pool enclosure: Swimming pools shall be enclosed in a structure or shall be enclosed or surrounded by a fence, as specified in the Building Bylaw.

Zoning Bylaw No. 4500 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw

max height rear side	2.4m (R1 to R10, R14, R15)	s. 6.10.2
max height front	1.2m (R1 to R10, R14, R15)	s. 6.10.2
pool enclosure	Swimming pools shall be enclosed in a structure or shall be enclosed or surrounded by a fence, as specified in the Building Bylaw.	s. 6.11.2
sight triangle	no obstruction to the line of vision between 1.2m and 3m within 7m of the intersection of lot lines	s. 6.9.1

scout note

Section 6.10: fence height varies by zone, e.g. 1.2m front/2.4m side-rear in R1-R10; up to 3m for park/rec zones. Section 6.11: swimming pools must be enclosed by structure or fence per Building Bylaw, min 1.5m setback.