Fences & pool enclosures — Nelson, British Columbia
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the City of Nelson, British Columbia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Zoning Bylaw No. 3652, 2026, verified 2026-09-24. Max height front: 1 m. Max height rear side: 2 m (residential/CD/C1); 3 m (other zones). Sight triangle: height greater than 1 m within 6 m of the corner of the intersection of two streets.
Zoning Bylaw No. 3652, 2026
adopted bylaw
max height rear side
2 m (residential/CD/C1); 3 m (other zones)
s. 10(b); s. 11
max height front
1 m
s. 10(a)
sight triangle
height greater than 1 m within 6 m of the corner of the intersection of two streets
s. 9
scout note
Fence height limits in residential/comprehensive development/C1 zones: 1 m between front lot line and building facade, 2 m at rear/interior side, 1 m on exterior side; up to 3 m in mixed-use/industrial/institutional/commercial zones.