Fences

A Development Permit is NOT required for the following:

• A fence that is six (6) feet or less in height from the front of the house to the rear of your lot
• A fence that is three (3) feet or less from the front of the house to the front of the lot

A Development Permit is required for the following:

• A fence that exceeds six (6) feet in the rear of the property
• A fence that exceeds three (3) feet in the front of the property

Building permits are not required for fences. Note that properties on a corner lot may require a corner cut-off to ensure sightlines are maintained.

The following is required for construction of fencing on non-residential properties:

• A completed Development Permit Application
• Professional plot plan
• Application fee as set out in the fees and charges schedule

Upon review of an application, further information may be requested prior to the application being processed. Building permits are not required for fences.