These points come from the City of Surrey. Rules change, so confirm with the City before you order.
Height limits in Zoning By-law 12000
Part 4 (General Provisions), “Fencing”, of Surrey’s Zoning By-law 12000 says a fence, wall or similar structure in a residential zone may not be higher than 1.8 m unless it meets the height and yard restrictions for principal buildings in that zone. In a required front yard or street side yard the limit is 1.2 m. The by-law gives no separate figure for rear and side yards. The City’s web page and the by-law PDF letter this section differently, so look for the “Fencing” item in Part 4 rather than a section letter. Some zones may allow more under the principal-building rule, which we have not checked zone by zone. The consolidation we read includes amendments to September 21, 2026.
Source: City of Surrey, Zoning By-law 12000
Corner areas, retaining walls and exemptions
The same Fencing item limits a fence to 1.0 m in the area bounded by the lot lines at a highway corner and a straight line joining points 9 m along those lot lines from where they meet. When a fence stands on a retaining wall, the wall’s height counts toward the fence height, and if the combined height is over 1.8 m the fence on its own may be no more than 1.0 m. Hedges, and open mesh or chain link fences that do not restrict vision, are exempt from these restrictions. The by-law also excludes fences and poles from its rule keeping accessory structures out of required setbacks.
Source: City of Surrey, Zoning By-law 12000
No building permit, but stay off City land
The City’s residential building permits page says a building permit is not required for a fence. It adds that a fence cannot be located on City property or on any City right-of-way or easement area, and that the City has no authority over neighbour disputes about fences.
Source: City of Surrey, Residential building permits
Pool enclosures fall under a separate by-law
Surrey’s Private Swimming Pool Fencing Regulation By-law, 1975, No. 4450, requires a private pool to be enclosed in a sturdy fence at least 4 ft high, with no opening whose smallest dimension is over 4 in. The gate must be self-closing and return to a locked position, with a spring lock at least 3 ft 6 in above grade. The by-law covers pools with a surface area over 150 sq ft and a depth over 18 in. The City’s consolidated text says it may not be current, and the City’s pool permit page asks for a non-climbable fence, so confirm the current rule with the City before you order.
Source: City of Surrey, Private Swimming Pool Fencing Regulation By-law, 1975, No. 4450
Six communities, from Whalley to South Surrey
The City of Surrey lists six communities: Cloverdale, Fleetwood, Guildford, Newton, South Surrey and Whalley (City Centre). It describes Whalley as one of Surrey’s oldest neighbourhoods, now becoming a walkable, transit-oriented downtown core, and Fleetwood as its newest town centre, primarily residential. Cloverdale mixes historic and newer neighbourhoods, Guildford is a growing residential neighbourhood, Newton is the most populous town centre, and South Surrey includes Crescent Beach and two border crossings to the United States.
Source: City of Surrey, Our communities
How an order reaches Surrey
Panels ship to Surrey from our one showroom in Mississauga, Ontario, which is about 3,328 km from Surrey City Hall measured in a straight line, not by road. PrimeAlux has no Surrey branch or install crew, so installation is up to you or your installer. Our sales team confirms delivery options, dates and fees. Because the showroom is in Ontario, seeing the panels in person means travelling there; free samples are available.
Source: OpenStreetMap Nominatim geocoder (coordinates used for the straight-line distance)
