Victorian Repealed Regulations

This legislation has been repealed.

Building Regulations 1994 - SECT 4.25.

Fence setbacks from side and rear boundaries

4.25. Fence setbacks from side and rear boundaries



(1) A fence exceeding 2m in height associated with a dwelling must be set back
from a side or rear boundary not less than the distance specified in respect
of that boundary in Table 4.25.

TABLE 4.25-SIDE AND REAR SETBACKS

Fence height at any point Minimum setback from side or rear boundary at that
point More than 2×0m but not more than 3×6m 1m More than 3×6m but not more
than 6×9m 1m plus an additional distance calculated at the rate of 300mm for
every metre of height over 3×6m More than 6×9m 2m plus an additional distance
calculated at the rate of 1m for every metre of height over 6×9.m

(2) This regulation does not apply to a fence that complies with regulation
4.26.

(3) The consent and report of the relevant council must be obtained to an
application for a building permit in relation to a design which does not
comply with this regulation.