City of Grand Forks Zoning Bylaw
21 zone definitions. 21 with development rules (height, FAR, setbacks).
City of Grand Forks has 21 zone definitions in its zoning bylaw, spanning 7 residential, 6 industrial, 5 commercial zones. Maximum building heights range from 8 m to 18 m. Minimum lot sizes start at 485 m². To check how these zones apply to a specific property in Grand Forks, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP | Airport Industrial | industrial | 10.0m | -- | -- | -- | 4.6m | -- | -- | AP Bylaw |
| AUC | Adaptive Use Commercial | commercial | 10.5m | -- | 6.0m | 7.6m | 1.5m | 700 m² | -- | AUC Bylaw |
| CC | Core Commercial | commercial | 18.0m | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | CC Bylaw |
| CU | Community Use | institutional | 10.0m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 1.5m | -- | -- | CU Bylaw |
| HC | Highway Commercial | commercial | 18.0m | -- | -- | -- | 1.5m | -- | -- | HC Bylaw |
| I-1 | Light Industrial | industrial | 18.0m | -- | -- | 1.5m | -- | -- | -- | I-1 Bylaw |
| I-2 | General Industrial | industrial | 18.0m | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | I-2 Bylaw |
| I-3 | Value Added Industrial | industrial | 18.0m | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | I-3 Bylaw |
| I-4 | Gravel/Mineral Processing | industrial | 18.0m | -- | 4.6m | 4.6m | 4.6m | -- | -- | I-4 Bylaw |
| LF | Landfill | industrial | 18.0m | -- | 4.6m | 4.6m | 4.6m | -- | -- | LF Bylaw |
| NC | Neighbourhood Commercial | commercial | 18.0m | -- | -- | -- | 1.5m | -- | -- | NC Bylaw |
| R-1 | Residential - Single & Two Family | residential | 9.75m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 1.5m | 697 m² | -- | R-1 Bylaw |
| R-1A | Residential - Single Family | residential | 9.75m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 1.5m | 697 m² | -- | R-1A Bylaw |
| R-1B | Residential Care | residential | 9.75m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 1.5m | 697 m² | -- | R-1B Bylaw |
| R-2 | Residential - Small Lot | residential | 9.75m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 1.5m | 485 m² | -- | R-2 Bylaw |
| R-3 | Multi-Family Residential | residential | 18.0m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 1.5m | 1,000 m² | -- | R-3 Bylaw |
| R-3A | Compact Multi-Family Residential | residential | 9.75m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 1.5m | 485 m² | -- | R-3A Bylaw |
| R-4 | Rural Residential | rural | 10.0m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 3.0m | 1,400 m² | -- | R-4 Bylaw |
| R-4A | Rural Residential | rural | 10.0m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 3.0m | 1,400 m² | -- | R-4A Bylaw |
| R-5 | Mobile Home Park | residential | 7.5m | -- | 4.6m | 4.6m | 4.6m | 4,000 m² | -- | R-5 Bylaw |
| TC | Tourist Commercial | commercial | 18.0m | -- | -- | -- | 1.5m | -- | -- | TC Bylaw |
Zoning data extracted from official City of Grand Forks bylaw documents. Development rules may not reflect the most recent amendments. Always verify with City of Grand Forks before making land use or building decisions.