Fences & pool enclosures — Port Hardy, British Columbia
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the District Municipality of Port Hardy, British Columbia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Zoning Bylaw No. 1010-2013 (Consolidated December 2025), verified 2026-09-24. Max height front: 1.23 metres (4.04 feet) in a front yard in a Residential Zone or Commercial Zone, and 2.5 metres (8.2 feet) in a front yard in an Industrial Zone. Max height rear side: 2.5 metres (8.2 feet). Sight triangle: no fence... shall be greater than 1.0 metre (3.28 feet) in height, within the sight triangle bounded by the intersecting parcel lines.
Zoning Bylaw No. 1010-2013 (Consolidated December 2025)
adopted bylaw
max height rear side
2.5 metres (8.2 feet)
s. 3.18(a)(2)
max height front
1.23 metres (4.04 feet) in a front yard in a Residential Zone or Commercial Zone, and 2.5 metres (8.2 feet) in a front yard in an Industrial Zone
s. 3.18(a)(1)
sight triangle
no fence... shall be greater than 1.0 metre (3.28 feet) in height, within the sight triangle bounded by the intersecting parcel lines
s. 3.18(b)
scout note
Fences/retaining walls max 1.23m in a front yard (2.5m industrial), 2.5m in all other yards; within a 6m corner sight triangle, fences/hedges/trees max 1.0m high.