Merritt Zoning Bylaw
26 zone definitions. 24 with development rules (height, FAR, setbacks).
Merritt has 26 zone definitions in its zoning bylaw, spanning 8 commercial, 7 residential, 3 mixed zones. Maximum building heights range from 4 m to 25 m. Minimum lot sizes start at 120 m². To check how these zones apply to a specific property in Merritt, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR1 | Agricultural | agricultural | 14.0m | -- | 6.0m | 9.0m | 3.0m | -- | -- | AR1 Bylaw |
| C1 | Recreational Commercial | commercial | 14.0m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 1.2m | 450 m² | -- | C1 Bylaw |
| C2 | Tourist Commercial | commercial | 22.0m | -- | 0.0m | 3.0m | 1.2m | 375 m² | -- | C2 Bylaw |
| C3 | Regional Commercial | commercial | 22.0m | -- | 0.0m | 3.0m | 1.2m | 750 m² | -- | C3 Bylaw |
| C4 | Corridor Commercial | commercial | 22.0m | -- | 0.0m | 0.0m | 0.0m | -- | -- | C4 Bylaw |
| C5 | Neighbourhood Commercial | commercial | 18.0m | -- | 0.0m | 3.0m | 1.2m | -- | -- | C5 Bylaw |
| C6 | City Centre District | commercial | 25.0m | -- | 0.0m | 0.0m | 0.0m | 120 m² | -- | C6 Bylaw |
| C7 | Service Commercial | commercial | 18.0m | -- | 0.0m | 1.2m | 1.2m | 450 m² | -- | C7 Bylaw |
| C8 | Airport Commercial | commercial | 18.0m | -- | 3.0m | -- | 0.0m | -- | -- | C8 Bylaw |
| CD | Comprehensive Development | comprehensive | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | CD Bylaw |
| CD1-RC | Comprehensive Development – Residential Commercial | mixed | -- | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 4.5m | 8,000 m² | -- | CD1-RC Bylaw |
| CD2-XX | Comprehensive Development – Gateway 286 | mixed | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4,000 m² | -- | CD2-XX Bylaw |
| CD3-GW | Comprehensive Development – Gateway 286 | mixed | 22.0m | -- | 0.0m | 3.0m | 1.2m | 375 m² | -- | CD3-GW Bylaw |
| FD | Future Development | other | 11.0m | -- | 9.0m | 9.0m | 3.0m | 2.0 ha | -- | FD Bylaw |
| M1 | Light Industrial | industrial | 22.0m | -- | 3.0m | 3.0m | 3.0m | -- | -- | M1 Bylaw |
| M2 | Heavy Industrial | industrial | 18.0m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 6.0m | -- | -- | M2 Bylaw |
| P1 | Park and Cemetery | public | 16.0m | -- | 3.0m | 3.0m | 1.2m | -- | -- | P1 Bylaw |
| P2 | Institutional and Public Use | institutional | 22.0m | -- | 0.0m | 3.0m | 1.2m | 450 m² | -- | P2 Bylaw |
| P3 | Post-Secondary Educational | institutional | 22.0m | -- | 0.0m | 3.0m | 3.0m | 450 m² | -- | P3 Bylaw |
| R1 | Low Density Residential | residential | 10.0m | 0.5 | 6.0m | 7.5m | 1.5m | -- | -- | R1 Bylaw |
| R3 | Small Parcel Residential | residential | 4.27m | -- | 3.0m | 3.0m | 1.2m | -- | -- | R3 Bylaw |
| R4 | Residential Modular Home | residential | 14.0m | -- | 5.0m | 3.0m | 1.2m | 160 m² | -- | R4 Bylaw |
| R5 | Mobile Home Park | residential | 7.6m | -- | 3.0m | 3.0m | 1.2m | 2,500 m² | -- | R5 Bylaw |
| R7 | Medium Density Residential | residential | 18.0m | -- | 3.0m | 3.0m | 1.2m | 360 m² | -- | R7 Bylaw |
| R8 | High Density Residential | residential | 22.0m | -- | 0.0m | 0.9m | 1.2m | -- | -- | R8 Bylaw |
| RC1 | Residential Care Housing | residential | 14.0m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 3.0m | -- | -- | RC1 Bylaw |
Zoning data extracted from official Merritt bylaw documents. Development rules may not reflect the most recent amendments. Always verify with Merritt before making land use or building decisions.