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Fences & pool enclosures — Richmond, British Columbia: Zoning Bylaw No. 8500 - Landscaping and Screening (Section 6)

In the City of Richmond, British Columbia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Zoning Bylaw No. 8500 - Landscaping and Screening (Section 6), verified 2026-08-28. Max height front: 1.2 m. Max height rear side: 2.0 m (residential), 2.4 m (other zones). Sight triangle: No obstruction between 0.9 m and 3.0 m height within 7.5 m of intersection.

Zoning Bylaw No. 8500 - Landscaping and Screening (Section 6) adopted bylaw

max height rear side	2.0 m (residential), 2.4 m (other zones)	s. 6.8.1; s. 6.9.2
max height front	1.2 m	s. 6.8.1
sight triangle	No obstruction between 0.9 m and 3.0 m height within 7.5 m of intersection	s. 6.1.1
prohibited materials	barbed wire, electrified wire, razor wire and barbed tape obstacles	s. 6.8.5

scout note

Fence height max 2.0m in residential zones (2.4m along certain abutting lot lines/other zones), max 1.2m masonry front-yard fence on arterial-fronting lots; no barbed/electrified/razor wire fencing; outdoor child-care play spaces need 1.2-2.0m solid fencing.