Max fence height 1.2 m front yard / 1.85 m side-rear (agricultural/residential); 1.2/1.85-3.0 m commercial-industrial-public; bans barbed/electrified wire except agricultural containment; bans razor/ribbon/ultra-barrier wire citywide.
Fences & pool enclosures — Terrace, British Columbia
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the City of Terrace, British Columbia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by City of Terrace Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014 (Consolidated) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-24. Pool enclosure: fence not less than 1.5 m in height with no openings greater than 100 mm, self-closing gates designed to return to a locked position.
| pool enclosure | fence not less than 1.5 m in height with no openings greater than 100 mm, self-closing gates designed to return to a locked position. | s. 2.1 a), 2.1 c) |
scout note
Requires every private outdoor pool over 9 m2/600 mm deep to be enclosed by a fence at least 1.5 m high with openings under 100 mm and self-closing, self-locking gates; building permit required.