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

YARD, FRONT

YARD, SIDE

YARD, REAR

A1

Agriculture

No restrictions

A2

Rural

No restrictions

A3

Rural Restricted

1.2 m

2.0 m

2.0 m

A4

Rural Resources

No restrictions

A5

Rural Residential

1.2 m

2.0 m

2.0 m

A6

Rural Market

No restrictions

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

Subject to “Mobile Home Park Bylaw 1978", No. 1775.

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

W2

Light Commercial Water Lot

No restrictions

W3

Mixed Use Commercial Water Lot

No restrictions

MA1

Upland Tourist Commercial Marine

No restrictions

MA2

Upland Tourist Commercial/Residential Marine

No restrictions

C1

Commercial Local

Conditions as per Section 39.2

C2

Commercial General

Conditions as per Section 39.2

C3

Commercial Service

Conditions as per Section 39.2

C4

Commercial Recreational

Conditions as per Section 39.2

C6

Commercial Professional

Conditions as per Section 39.2

C7

Commercial Rural Hospitality

Conditions as per Section 39.2

C8

Commercial Rural Recreation

Conditions as per Section 39.2

C9

Chemainus Commercial

Conditions as per Section 39.2

I1

Industrial Light

Conditions as per Section 39.3

I2

Industrial Heavy

Conditions as per Section 39.3

PI

Private Institutional

No restrictions

PU

Public Use

No restrictions

PC

Public Conservation

No restrictions

CD1

Cliffs CDZ

1.2 m

2.0 m

2.0 m

CD2

Chemainus Quay CDZ

No restrictions

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

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

No fences over 1.8 m in any other yard

CD11

Community Services (Health Care) CDZ

No restrictions

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

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

CD20

The Commons CDZ

1.2 m

2.0 m

2.0 m

CD21

Motorsport Circuit CDZ

No restrictions



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