City of Port Alberni Zoning Bylaw
30 zone definitions. 30 with development rules (height, FAR, setbacks).
City of Port Alberni has 30 zone definitions in its zoning bylaw, spanning 11 residential, 10 commercial, 5 industrial zones. Maximum building heights range from 6 m to 18 m. Minimum lot sizes start at 540 m². To check how these zones apply to a specific property in Port Alberni, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Agriculture | agricultural | 10.0m | -- | 7.5m | 9.0m | 4.0m | -- | -- | A1 Bylaw |
| C1 | Neighbourhood Commercial | commercial | 9.0m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 1.5m | -- | -- | C1 Bylaw |
| C2 | General Commercial | commercial | 9.0m | -- | 0.0m | 3.0m | 1.5m | -- | -- | C2 Bylaw |
| C3 | Service Commercial | commercial | 10.0m | -- | 0.0m | 3.0m | 0.0m | -- | -- | C3 Bylaw |
| C4 | Highway Commercial | commercial | 9.0m | -- | 7.5m | 6.0m | 6.0m | -- | -- | C4 Bylaw |
| C5 | Transitional Office | commercial | 9.0m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 1.5m | -- | -- | C5 Bylaw |
| C6 | Gaming Centre | commercial | 12.5m | -- | 9.0m | 9.0m | 9.0m | -- | -- | C6 Bylaw |
| C7 | Core Business | commercial | 16.0m | 3.0 | 0.0m | 3.0m | 0.0m | -- | -- | C7 Bylaw |
| C8 | Commercial Recreation | commercial | -- | -- | 9.0m | 9.0m | 9.0m | -- | -- | C8 Bylaw |
| C9 | Commercial Guest House | commercial | 10.5m | 0.6 | 7.5m | 9.0m | 1.5m | -- | -- | C9 Bylaw |
| CD2 | Comprehensive Development – Multi-Family Residential Infill – 4738 Athol Street | residential | 13.7m | 1.34 | 3.5m | 5.0m | 1.5m | -- | -- | CD2 Bylaw |
| CD3 | Comprehensive Development – Multi Family Residential Infill – 4835 & 4825 Burde St. and 3614 & 3618 5th Ave. | residential | 12.5m | 1.0 | 3.0m | 8.0m | 5.0m | -- | -- | CD3 Bylaw |
| CD5 | Comprehensive Development – 3045, 3053, 3063 Kingsway Avenue | residential | 18.0m | -- | 1.8m | 5.9m | 2.8m | 1,151 m² | -- | CD5 Bylaw |
| FD | Future Development | rural | 10.0m | -- | 7.5m | 9.0m | 1.5m | -- | -- | FD Bylaw |
| M1 | Light Industry | industrial | 12.5m | -- | 6.0m | 3.0m | 6.0m | -- | -- | M1 Bylaw |
| M2 | Medium Industry | industrial | 12.5m | -- | 6.0m | 3.0m | 6.0m | -- | -- | M2 Bylaw |
| M3 | Heavy Industry | industrial | -- | -- | 6.0m | 3.0m | 6.0m | 1,000 m² | -- | M3 Bylaw |
| M4 | Utilities | industrial | 7.5m | -- | 7.0m | 3.0m | 3.0m | -- | -- | M4 Bylaw |
| MH1 | Mobile and Modular Homes | residential | 6.0m | -- | 7.5m | 7.5m | 7.5m | 8,000 m² | -- | MH1 Bylaw |
| P1 | Institutional | institutional | 12.5m | -- | 7.5m | 9.0m | 1.5m | 540 m² | -- | P1 Bylaw |
| P2 | Parks and Recreation | institutional | 8.0m | -- | 6.0m | 9.0m | 1.5m | -- | -- | P2 Bylaw |
| R | Primary Residential | residential | 11.0m | -- | 3.0m | 5.0m | 1.5m | -- | -- | R Bylaw |
| R-1 | Residential One | residential | 9.0m | 0.5 | 6.0m | 7.5m | 1.5m | -- | -- | R-1 Bylaw |
| RM1 | Low Density Multi-Residential | residential | 10.0m | 0.5 | 7.5m | 9.0m | 1.5m | -- | -- | RM1 Bylaw |
| RM2 | Medium Density Multi-Residential | residential | 12.5m | 0.8 | 6.0m | 9.0m | 5.0m | -- | -- | RM2 Bylaw |
| RM3 | High Density Multi-Residential | residential | 14.0m | -- | 6.0m | 9.0m | 5.0m | 1,120 m² | -- | RM3 Bylaw |
| RR | Rural Residential | residential | 11.0m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 1.5m | -- | -- | RR Bylaw |
| TH1 | Townhouse Multi-Family | residential | 10.0m | 1.0 | 6.0m | 6.0m | 2.0m | -- | -- | TH1 Bylaw |
| W1 | Waterfront Commercial | commercial | 8.0m | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | W1 Bylaw |
| W2 | Waterfront Industrial | industrial | 12.5m | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | W2 Bylaw |
Zoning data extracted from official City of Port Alberni bylaw documents. Development rules may not reflect the most recent amendments. Always verify with City of Port Alberni before making land use or building decisions.