Building a Fence

No building permit is required for a fence; however, the fence must be in compliance with the Zoning Bylaw. Information on fences can be found in the Fence Building Regulation Guide. Note:

• ornamentation and barbwire is included in fence height
• retaining walls are regulated by fence height regulations
• railings are included in retaining wall height
• hedges/trees/landscaping are not regulated by fence height regulations

Be sure when you are constructing your fence that you are on your own property and are not building over any right-of-ways or easements.

• Fence Building Regulation Guide (PDF)
• Zoning Bylaw - Part 6 (PDF)

Building a Retaining Wall

A building permit may or may not be required for a retaining wall. Generally, a building permit is required when a retaining wall is over 5' in height, but other factors may influence whether a building permit is needed or not. Please refer to the Retaining Wall Guide for more information.

• Retaining Wall Guide (PDF)
• Zoning Bylaw - Part 6 (PDF)

Required information

• Building Permit Application
• Appointment of Agent (PDF) - if you are not the registered owner

And documents as listed in:

• Retaining Wall Guide (PDF)

Professional Practice Guidelines

Professional Practice Guidelines - Engineers & Geoscientists of BC