Fences & pool enclosures — Summerland, British Columbia

How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?

In the District Municipality of Summerland, British Columbia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by District of Summerland Zoning Bylaw 2000-4501 (fencing provisions), verified 2026-08-28. Max height front: 1.2m. Max height rear side: 1.8m. Sight triangle: 0.9m within the Site Triangle.

District of Summerland Zoning Bylaw 2000-4501 (fencing provisions) adopted bylaw
max height rear side 1.8m s. 5.5.6(a)
max height front 1.2m s. 5.5.6(b)
sight triangle 0.9m within the Site Triangle s. 5.5.6(c)
prohibited materials Barbed wire (except agricultural/industrial zones) and razor wire. s. 5.5.6(e), s. 5.5.6(f)
scout note

Fences in residential zones capped at 1.8m unless meeting principal-building height/yard rules; 1.0m at corner-lot sight triangles; barbed wire barred outside ag/industrial zones, razor wire barred outright; fence must sit 1.8m from a swimming-pool edge.

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: https://www.summerland.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Fences & pool enclosures across British Columbia · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities