The City-hosted zoning source was reviewed October 11, 2026; the City’s August 2026 variance notice also corroborates the 1.2 m front-yard baseline. Confirm the applicable zoning, amendments and exceptions for your parcel.
Duncan fence limits in the current zoning bylaw
The City-hosted consolidated Zoning Bylaw 3166, showing amendments through August 24, 2026, sets yard-specific residential fence maxima in section 3.8.4: 1.2 m for front/exterior-side yards and 2.0 m for rear/interior-side yards. Section 3.8.1 measures from natural or finished grade, whichever is lower; retaining walls count as fences for section 3.9. Pool enclosure sections 3.7 and special Centennial Heights and intersection conditions require separate review.
A site-specific variance notice does not establish every zoning category, side/rear limit, or other lots’ entitlements. This is guidance, not a permit or survey.
Can I build a fence in Duncan?
First establish the property zoning, actual yard classification, grade, corner visibility, nearby retaining walls and whether the fence encloses a pool. A standard residential planning starting point is 1.2 m on street-facing yards and 2.0 m on rear/interior sides, not an approval for every lot. The consolidated text is a municipal convenience copy; obtain certified text or City confirmation if legal precision is needed.
Open the municipal zoning source ↗Check the correct property situation
For Duncan, first identify whether the proposed fence is in a front, rear, interior-side or street-side yard. Corner lots, driveway sightlines, sloped land, retaining walls and easements can change the measurement rule. Find your lot survey and municipal zoning category rather than relying on a neighbouring address.
Pool and boundary fencing
Pool barriers may have their own minimum enclosure requirements, gate rules and construction details. A fence on a shared boundary can also raise ownership and cost questions; the exact municipal bylaw and any applicable provincial dispute procedure are separate from the question of who owns the land.
What to ask Duncan before installation
- Which fence or zoning bylaw and section applies to this property and yard?
- Is height measured from finished grade, natural grade, top of a retaining wall or another datum?
- Is a permit required for an ordinary fence, a swimming-pool barrier or a retaining structure?
- Does a corner sightline, drainage easement, heritage district or strata rule restrict placement?
- Does the boundary need to be located by a surveyor before construction?
Official sources
Official municipal source checked October 11, 2026. Current full rule not yet certified. Property-specific zoning, pool, corner and permit checks still apply.