Fences & pool enclosures — West Vancouver, British Columbia
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the District Municipality of West Vancouver, British Columbia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010 - Section 130 General Regulations for Residential Zones, verified 2026-09-24. Max height front: 1.2 m (RS5, RS9, RD1, RD2, RD3 zones); 1.8 m (all other residential sites). Max height rear side: 1.8 m (RS5, RS9, RD1, RD2, RD3 zones); 2.4 m (all other residential sites). Prohibited materials: barbed or razor wire.
Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010 - Section 130 General Regulations for Residential Zones
adopted bylaw
max height rear side
1.8 m (RS5, RS9, RD1, RD2, RD3 zones); 2.4 m (all other residential sites)
s. 130.17(1)
max height front
1.2 m (RS5, RS9, RD1, RD2, RD3 zones); 1.8 m (all other residential sites)
s. 130.17(1)
prohibited materials
barbed or razor wire
s. 130.17(3)
scout note
Max fence height 1.2m front yard/1.8m elsewhere in some low-density zones, 1.8m front/2.4m elsewhere in other residential zones (higher near retaining walls in some cases). No barbed or razor wire fencing permitted in any zone.