City of Dawson Creek Zoning Bylaw
24 zone definitions. 24 with development rules (height, FAR, setbacks).
City of Dawson Creek has 24 zone definitions in its zoning bylaw, spanning 9 residential, 4 commercial, 3 park zones. Maximum building heights range from 9 m to 17 m. Minimum lot sizes start at 262 m². To check how these zones apply to a specific property in Dawson Creek, use the interactive map tool or order a site intelligence report for a full analysis including terrain, water, and environmental data.
| Zone Code | Zone Name | Category | Max Height | FAR | Front Setback | Rear Setback | Side Setback | Min Lot Size | Secondary Suite | Bylaw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Agricultural Zone | agricultural | 17.0m | -- | 7.5m | 7.5m | 3.0m | 4.0 ha | -- | A Bylaw |
| AV-1 | Aviation Use Zone | other | 17.0m | -- | 3.0m | 3.0m | 3.0m | 4,350 m² | -- | AV-1 Bylaw |
| C-1 | Local Commercial Zone | commercial | 10.5m | -- | 7.5m | 6.0m | 3.0m | 280 m² | -- | C-1 Bylaw |
| C-2 | General Commercial Zone | commercial | 17.0m | -- | 0.0m | 3.0m | 0.0m | 280 m² | -- | C-2 Bylaw |
| C-3 | Highway Commercial Zone | commercial | 17.0m | -- | 6.0m | 3.0m | 0.0m | 280 m² | -- | C-3 Bylaw |
| C-4 | Service Commercial Zone | commercial | 17.0m | -- | 6.0m | 3.0m | 0.0m | 555 m² | -- | C-4 Bylaw |
| CD-1 | Comprehensive Development One Zone | mixed | 16.0m | -- | 7.5m | 9.0m | 2.5m | 555 m² | -- | CD-1 Bylaw |
| CD-2 | Comprehensive Development Two Zone | residential | 12.0m | -- | 7.5m | 7.5m | 1.2m | 400 m² | -- | CD-2 Bylaw |
| CD-3 | Comprehensive Development Three Zone | mixed | 10.5m | -- | 7.5m | 7.5m | 1.2m | 350 m² | -- | CD-3 Bylaw |
| INS-1 | Institutional Zone | institutional | 17.0m | -- | 7.5m | 10.5m | 3.0m | 835 m² | -- | INS-1 Bylaw |
| INS-2 | Municipal Use Zone | institutional | 17.0m | -- | 3.0m | 3.0m | 1.5m | 835 m² | -- | INS-2 Bylaw |
| M-1 | Light Industrial Zone | industrial | 17.0m | -- | 3.0m | 3.0m | 0.0m | 555 m² | -- | M-1 Bylaw |
| M-2 | Heavy Industrial Zone | industrial | 17.0m | -- | 3.0m | 3.0m | 0.0m | 555 m² | -- | M-2 Bylaw |
| P-1 | Parks and Natural Areas Zone | park | -- | -- | 7.5m | 10.5m | 7.5m | 8,350 m² | -- | P-1 Bylaw |
| P-2 | Recreation and Culture Zone | park | 17.0m | -- | 7.5m | 10.5m | 7.5m | 835 m² | -- | P-2 Bylaw |
| P-3 | Exhibition Grounds Zone | park | 17.0m | -- | 7.5m | 10.5m | 7.5m | 835 m² | -- | P-3 Bylaw |
| R-1 | Residential One | residential | 9.0m | 0.5 | 6.0m | 7.5m | 1.5m | -- | -- | R-1 Bylaw |
| RM-1 | Residential – Low Density Multiple Housing Zone | residential | 11.0m | -- | 7.5m | 7.5m | 1.5m | 262 m² | -- | RM-1 Bylaw |
| RM-2 | Residential – Medium Density Multiple Housing Zone | residential | 17.0m | -- | 7.5m | 7.5m | 1.2m | 262 m² | -- | RM-2 Bylaw |
| RM-3 | Residential – High Density Multiple Housing Zone | residential | 17.0m | -- | 7.5m | 7.5m | 1.5m | 262 m² | -- | RM-3 Bylaw |
| RMH-1 | Residential – Manufactured Home Park Zone | residential | -- | -- | 7.5m | 4.5m | 7.5m | 1.0 ha | -- | RMH-1 Bylaw |
| RS-1 | Single Detached | residential | 11.0m | -- | 7.5m | 7.5m | 1.2m | -- | -- | RS-1 Bylaw |
| RS-2 | Residential – Single Detached and Duplex Zone | residential | 11.0m | -- | 7.5m | 7.5m | 1.2m | 300 m² | -- | RS-2 Bylaw |
| RS-3 | Residential – Single Detached Manufactured Housing Zone | residential | 11.0m | -- | 4.5m | 2.1m | 1.2m | 300 m² | -- | RS-3 Bylaw |
Zoning data extracted from official City of Dawson Creek bylaw documents. Development rules may not reflect the most recent amendments. Always verify with City of Dawson Creek before making land use or building decisions.