Proposed Changes to Zoning Bylaw: Fences
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ZONING BYLAW: FENCES
Existing: SECTION 37 FENCES
(1) There is no maximum height for fences unless otherwise specified in a zone as set out in this Bylaw.
(2) Fence height shall be determined measuring vertically from the average natural grade level within 1 m (3.28') of both sides of the fence to the highest part of the fence.
Proposed: SECTION 37.1 FENCES
Fence height determined by zone
(1) There is no maximum height for fences unless otherwise specified in a zone as set out in this Bylaw and summarized in Section 37.1 (8).
Measuring height
(2) The height of a fence shall be measured vertically from grade starting at the base of the fence to the highest part of the fence.
Fence additions
(3) Fence additions (e.g. barbed wire or ornamentation) shall be included in the calculation of total fence height.
(4) For the purpose of calculating fence height, any arch, arbor, trellis or pergola affixed to or supported by a fence shall be deemed part of the fence.
Front yard fence
(5) Where a fence on the side of a property is also located within the setback of the front lot line, the “front” fence height restriction shall take precedence for that portion of the side fence.
Vision clearance
(6) Fences are subject to vision clearance provisions of Section 36.
Fences located near retaining walls
(7) Fence height for any fence located within 1.2 m of a retaining wall is regulated under Section 37.2.(4).
Fence Height Restrictions by zone and yard location
(8) The maximum fence heights in each zone are as follows:
ZONE |
NAME |
MAXIMUM FENCE HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS |
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YARD, FRONT |
YARD, SIDE |
YARD, REAR |
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A1 |
Agriculture |
No restrictions |
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A2 |
Rural |
No restrictions |
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A3 |
Rural Restricted |
1.2 m |
2.0 m |
2.0 m |
A4 |
Rural Resources |
No restrictions |
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A5 |
Rural Residential |
1.2 m |
2.0 m |
2.0 m |
A6 |
Rural Market |
No restrictions |
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R1 |
Residential Rural |
1.2 m |
2.0 m |
2.0 m |
R2 |
Residential Restricted |
1.2 m |
2.0 m |
2.0 m |
R2-A |
Residential Restricted Properties |
1.2 m |
2.0 m |
2.0 m |
R3 |
Residential One and Two Family |
1.2 m |
2.0 m |
2.0 m |
R3-S |
Residential Small Lot Single Family |
1.2 m |
2.0 m |
2.0 m |
R3-CH |
Residential Two-Family Detached |
1.2 m |
1.8 m |
1.2 m |
R3-MF |
Residential Medium Density Multi-Family |
1.2 m |
1.8 m |
1.2 m |
R4 |
Residential Small Lot Mobile Home |
1.2 m |
2.0 m |
2.0 m |
Conditions as per Section 39.1 | ||||
R5 |
Residential Mobile Home Park |
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Conditions as per Section 39.1 | ||||
R6 |
Residential Townhouse |
1.2 m |
2.0 m |
2.0 m |
Conditions as per Section 39.1 | ||||
R7 |
Residential Multi-Family |
1.2 m |
2.0 m |
2.0 m |
Conditions as per Section 39.1 | ||||
R7-A |
Residential Ground-Oriented Multi-Family |
1.2 m |
2.0 m |
2.0 m |
Conditions as per Section 39.1 | ||||
R8 |
Residential Multi-Family Apartment |
1.2 m |
2.0 m |
2.0 m |
Conditions as per Section 39.1 | ||||
W1 |
Private Residence Water Lot |
No restrictions |
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W2 |
Light Commercial Water Lot |
No restrictions |
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W3 |
Mixed Use Commercial Water Lot |
No restrictions |
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MA1 |
Upland Tourist Commercial Marine |
No restrictions |
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MA2 |
Upland Tourist Commercial/Residential Marine |
No restrictions |
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C1 |
Commercial Local |
Conditions as per Section 39.2 |
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C2 |
Commercial General |
Conditions as per Section 39.2 |
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C3 |
Commercial Service |
Conditions as per Section 39.2 |
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C4 |
Commercial Recreational |
Conditions as per Section 39.2 |
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C6 |
Commercial Professional |
Conditions as per Section 39.2 |
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C7 |
Commercial Rural Hospitality |
Conditions as per Section 39.2 |
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C8 |
Commercial Rural Recreation |
Conditions as per Section 39.2 |
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C9 |
Chemainus Commercial |
Conditions as per Section 39.2 |
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I1 |
Industrial Light |
Conditions as per Section 39.3 |
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I2 |
Industrial Heavy |
Conditions as per Section 39.3 |
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PI |
Private Institutional |
No restrictions |
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PU |
Public Use |
No restrictions |
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PC |
Public Conservation |
No restrictions |
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CD1 |
Cliffs CDZ |
1.2 m |
2.0 m |
2.0 m |
CD2 |
Chemainus Quay CDZ |
No restrictions |
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CD4 |
CDZ – Mixed Family |
1.2 m |
2.0 m |
2.0 m |
CD5 |
CDZ - Low Density Family |
1.2 m |
2.0 m |
2.0 m |
CD6 |
Chemainus Artisan Village CDZ - Areas 1 and 2 |
1.2 m |
1.2 m |
2.0 m |
CD6 |
Chemainus Artisan Village CDZ - Area 3 |
1.2 m |
1.2 m |
1.5 m |
CD7 |
Stonehill CDZ |
1.2 m |
1.2 m |
1.8 m |
CD8 |
Maple Bay School Site CDZ |
No restrictions |
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CD9 |
Multi-Family CDZ |
1.2 m |
2.0 m |
2.0 m |
CD10 |
Urban Medium Density CDZ |
No fences over 1.2 m in any yard that abuts public property, a highway or lane |
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No fences over 1.8 m in any other yard | ||||
CD11 |
Community Services (Health Care) CDZ |
No restrictions |
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CD12 |
Residential Two-Family CDZ |
1.2 m |
1.8 m |
1.2 m |
CD13 |
Ground-Oriented Urban Residential CDZ |
1.2 m |
2.0 m |
2.0 m |
CD14 |
University Village Mid-Rise Residential CDZ |
1.2 m |
2.0 m |
2.0 m |
CD15 |
Mixed Use Residential |
1.2 m |
2.0 m |
2.0 m |
CD16 |
Mixed Use Commercial Core |
No restrictions |
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CD17 |
Congregate Housing CDZ |
1.2 m |
1.2 m |
2.0 m |
Fencing along Friendship Trail must not exceed 2.0 m | ||||
CD18 |
Kingsview CDZ |
1.2 m |
2.0 m |
2.0 m |
CD19 |
University Village |
No restrictions |
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CD20 |
The Commons CDZ |
1.2 m |
2.0 m |
2.0 m |
CD21 |
Motorsport Circuit CDZ |
No restrictions |
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Consultation has concluded
