City of Nelson Zoning Bylaw
51 zone definitions. 13 with development rules (height, FAR, setbacks).
City of Nelson has 51 zone definitions in its zoning bylaw, spanning 17 mixed, 12 other, 10 residential zones. Maximum building heights range from 10 m to 20 m. Minimum lot sizes start at 1,000 m². To check how these zones apply to a specific property in Nelson, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-1 | Core Commercial Zone | commercial | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | C-1 Bylaw |
| C-2 | Service Commercial Zone | commercial | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | C-2 Bylaw |
| C-4 | Railtown Core Commercial Zone | commercial | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | C-4 Bylaw |
| CD-10 | Residential and Recreation Use Zone | other | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | CD-10 Bylaw |
| CD-2 | Comprehensive Development Zone 2 | other | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | CD-2 Bylaw |
| CD-3 | Comprehensive Development Zone 3 | other | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | CD-3 Bylaw |
| CD-4 | Comprehensive Development Zone 4 | other | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | CD-4 Bylaw |
| CD-5 | Comprehensive Development Zone 5 | other | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | CD-5 Bylaw |
| CD-6 | Comprehensive Development Zone 6 | other | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | CD-6 Bylaw |
| CD-7 | Comprehensive Development Zone 7 | other | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | CD-7 Bylaw |
| CD-8 | Comprehensive Development Zone 8 | other | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | CD-8 Bylaw |
| CD-9 | Comprehensive Development Zone 9 | other | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | CD-9 Bylaw |
| CD10 | Residential and Recreation Use Zone | mixed | 18.0m | -- | 0.0m | 0.0m | 0.0m | -- | -- | CD10 Bylaw |
| CD2 | Comprehensive Development Zone 2 | mixed | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | CD2 Bylaw |
| CD3 | Comprehensive Development Zone 3 | mixed | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | CD3 Bylaw |
| CD7 | Commercial/Residential Mixed Use | mixed | 13.5m | -- | 0.0m | 3.0m | 2.5m | -- | -- | CD7 Bylaw |
| CD8 | Multi-Unit Residential | residential | 10.0m | -- | 4.5m | 4.5m | 1.4m | -- | -- | CD8 Bylaw |
| CD9 | Single and Multi-Family Infill Residential | residential | 12.0m | -- | 4.5m | 4.5m | 3.0m | -- | -- | CD9 Bylaw |
| I-1 | Institutional Zone | institutional | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | I-1 Bylaw |
| I1 | Institutional Zone | institutional | 12.0m | -- | 4.5m | 4.5m | 4.5m | -- | -- | I1 Bylaw |
| M-1 | Industrial Zone | industrial | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | M-1 Bylaw |
| M-2 | Transportation Industrial Zone | industrial | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | M-2 Bylaw |
| M1 | General Industrial Zone | industrial | 12.0m | -- | 7.5m | 4.5m | 4.5m | -- | -- | M1 Bylaw |
| M2 | Transportation Industrial Zone | industrial | 12.0m | -- | 7.5m | 4.5m | 4.5m | -- | -- | M2 Bylaw |
| MU-1 | Waterfront Tourist Commercial Zone | mixed | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | MU-1 Bylaw |
| MU-2 | Waterfront Mixed-Use – Residential & Commercial Zone | mixed | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | MU-2 Bylaw |
| MU-3 | Railtown Mixed-Use - Residential and Commercial Zone | mixed | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,000 m² | -- | MU-3 Bylaw |
| MU-4 | Waterfront Mixed-Use – Industrial & Commercial Zone | mixed | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | MU-4 Bylaw |
| MU-5 | Mixed Commercial & Residential Zone | mixed | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | MU-5 Bylaw |
| MU-5 Medical | Mixed Commercial & Residential Zone – Medical | mixed | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | MU-5 Medical Bylaw |
| MU-6 | Downtown Mixed-Use – Residential & Commercial Zone | mixed | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | MU-6 Bylaw |
| MU-7 | City Hall Mixed-Use Zone | mixed | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | MU-7 Bylaw |
| MU-8 | Neighbourhood Mixed-Use Zone | mixed | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | MU-8 Bylaw |
| MU2 | Waterfront Mixed-Use – Residential & Commercial Zone | mixed | 14.0m | -- | 1.5m | 1.5m | 1.5m | -- | -- | MU2 Bylaw |
| MU3 | Railtown Mixed-Use – Residential & Commercial Zone | mixed | 20.0m | -- | 1.5m | 1.5m | 1.5m | -- | -- | MU3 Bylaw |
| MU3-A | Railtown Mixed-Use – Industrial & Commercial Zone | mixed | 20.0m | -- | 0.0m | 0.0m | 0.0m | -- | -- | MU3-A Bylaw |
| MU4 | Waterfront Mixed-Use – Industrial & Commercial Zone | mixed | 20.0m | -- | 1.5m | 1.5m | 1.5m | 1,000 m² | -- | MU4 Bylaw |
| P-1 | Park, Open, and Recreational Space Zone | institutional | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | P-1 Bylaw |
| P-2 | Water Use Zone | other | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | P-2 Bylaw |
| P1 | Park, Open, and Recreational Space Zone | institutional | 12.0m | -- | 4.5m | 4.5m | 4.5m | -- | -- | P1 Bylaw |
| P2 | Water Use Zone | institutional | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | P2 Bylaw |
| R-1 | Low Density Residential Zone | residential | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | R-1 Bylaw |
| R-2 | Medium Density Residential Zone | residential | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | R-2 Bylaw |
| R-2A | Granite Pointe Residential Zone | residential | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | R-2A Bylaw |
| R-3 | Downtown Residential Zone | residential | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | R-3 Bylaw |
| R-4 | High Density Residential Zone | residential | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | R-4 Bylaw |
| R-4A | Medium-High Density Residential Zone | residential | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | R-4A Bylaw |
| R-5 | Manufactured Home Park Residential Zone | residential | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | R-5 Bylaw |
| R-6 | Guest Room and Suite Zone | residential | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | R-6 Bylaw |
| RZ-1 | Reserve Zone | other | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | RZ-1 Bylaw |
| RZ1 | Reserve Zone | other | 12.0m | -- | 4.5m | 4.5m | 4.5m | -- | -- | RZ1 Bylaw |
Zoning data extracted from official City of Nelson bylaw documents. Development rules may not reflect the most recent amendments. Always verify with City of Nelson before making land use or building decisions.