Fences & pool enclosures — Whitehorse, Yukon

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

In the City of Whitehorse, Yukon, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by City of Whitehorse Zoning Bylaw 2025-37, verified 2026-09-29. Max height front: 1.2 m. Max height rear side: 2.0 m. Prohibited materials: Barbed wire and razor-wire are prohibited in residential zones.

City of Whitehorse Zoning Bylaw 2025-37 adopted bylaw
max height rear side 2.0 m Table 5, Interior Side Yard and Rear Yard, All Other Zones
max height front 1.2 m Table 5, Front Yard, All Other Zones
permit required no Table 2, item (6)
sight triangle Buildings, structures, fences and landscaping greater than 1.2 m in height shall not be allowed in the corner visibility triangle, measured 3.0 m from the corner of the lot at the intersection of two road rights-of-way. s. 4.21(1)
prohibited materials Barbed wire and razor-wire are prohibited in residential zones. s. 4.12(6)
scout note

Max fence heights: in RC1, RC2, CHY and CIM zones 2.0 m in front and exterior side yards and 2.5 m in interior side and rear yards; in ILT and IHV zones 2.5 m in all yards; in all other zones 1.2 m front, 1.5 m exterior side and 2.0 m interior side and rear; 1.2 m within the corner

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