H7 - Exterior Structure Plans - LT #3

Question 1

What type of regulation governs fence heights?

Answer 1

Municipal By-Laws

Question 2

What is a flanking side yard?

Answer 2

In far corner lots, only one lot is designated as the front. The other line line abutting a street becomes the flanking side.

Question 3

Why do corner lots have special fence height restrictions?

Answer 3

For visibility

Question 4

Does making a shed movable or using fabric for a roof structure exempt a shed from requiring a building permit?

Answer 4

No.

Question 5

What type of fencing should be used in exposed high-wind areas?

Answer 5

A fence cladding that allows wind to pass through.

Question 6

Most fence Lumber is treated with:

Answer 6

(ACQ) Alkaline Copper quaternary

Question 7

For corner lots, only one lot line is designated as the front, and the other lot line abutting a street becomes:

Answer 7

Flanking side lot line

Question 8

How is fence height determined?

Answer 8

By measuring vertically from grade shown on final lot grading plan as approved by subdivision approving officer, or finished grade on the low side of the retaining wall or fence.

Question 9

Insurance companies may require a fence around pools whether or not there is a bylaw:

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is a Building provisions scheme?

Answer 10

CC and R

Question 11

Besides By Laws, CC&R can:

Answer 11

Set requirements for fences.

Question 12

When Building a fence:

Answer 12

Check the PROPERTY LAND TITLE for styles, finishes, materials or heights of Fence

Question 13

Even though Code may not apply to fences and some accessory buildings: There is still a need to plan for:

Answer 13

High Wind Loads and Snow loads