How high can a fence be in Gatineau?

The rules, in short

• At most 1.2 m high in the front yard and 1.5 m in a side yard facing a street. (art. 417, para. 1° and 2°)
• At most 2 m high in the other yards (side and rear) for a 1- to 4-unit house; 2.5 m for a building with more than 4 units. (art. 417, para. 3° and 4°)
• The fence must be entirely on private land, at least 1 m from the sidewalk (1.5 m from the curb if there is no sidewalk) and 1.5 m from a fire hydrant. (art. 410)
• It may be placed on a side or rear lot line, except a line along a street. (art. 410)
• In the front yard, an uncoated chain-link fence must be hidden over at least 60% of its length by a hedge or climbing plants. (art. 411)
• Hedges are allowed in all yards. (art. 183, table, row 1)

Summary by Radar Foncier, in our own words: the official French text of the by-law, linked above, prevails.

Applying in Gatineau

• Processing time: No set processing time: applications are reviewed as soon as possible, depending on volume, once complete and paid
• Cost: Set by the By-law on the administration of urban planning by-laws 501-2005 (s. 103.1 to 110); shown when you apply online
• Urban planning department: 311
• Permits on the municipality's website