Town of Smithers Zoning Bylaw
24 zone definitions. 24 with development rules (height, FAR, setbacks).
Town of Smithers has 24 zone definitions in its zoning bylaw, spanning 6 commercial, 5 industrial, 5 residential zones. Maximum building heights range from 6 m to 12 m. Minimum lot sizes start at 460 m². To check how these zones apply to a specific property in Smithers, 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-1 | Agricultural | agricultural | 9.0m | -- | 7.5m | 7.5m | 7.5m | 16.0 ha | -- | A-1 Bylaw |
| AP-1 | Airport One | other | 12.0m | -- | 3.0m | 3.0m | 4.5m | 558 m² | -- | AP-1 Bylaw |
| AP-2 | Airport Industrial | industrial | 12.0m | -- | 3.0m | 3.0m | 4.5m | 558 m² | -- | AP-2 Bylaw |
| C-1 | Town Centre Commercial | commercial | 12.0m | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | C-1 Bylaw |
| C-1A | Downtown Commercial | commercial | 12.0m | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | C-1A Bylaw |
| C-1A RO | C-1A Residential Overlay Zone | residential | 12.0m | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | C-1A RO Bylaw |
| C-2 | Service Commercial | commercial | 12.0m | -- | 3.0m | -- | 3.5m | 1,050 m² | -- | C-2 Bylaw |
| C-3 | Tourist Commercial | commercial | 12.0m | -- | 3.0m | -- | 2.0m | 1,050 m² | -- | C-3 Bylaw |
| C-4 | Service Station Commercial | commercial | 6.0m | -- | 6.0m | -- | 3.5m | 1,100 m² | -- | C-4 Bylaw |
| C-5 | Large Scale Retail Commercial | commercial | 11.0m | -- | 7.5m | -- | 7.5m | 1.2 ha | -- | C-5 Bylaw |
| CD-1 | Comprehensive Development Zone 1 | mixed | 12.0m | -- | 0.0m | 0.0m | 0.0m | -- | -- | CD-1 Bylaw |
| LDR-1 | Low Density Residential | residential | 9.0m | -- | 4.0m | 6.0m | 1.2m | 460 m² | -- | LDR-1 Bylaw |
| M-1 | Light Industrial | industrial | 12.0m | -- | 3.0m | 0.0m | 4.5m | 1,050 m² | -- | M-1 Bylaw |
| M-2 | Medium Industrial | industrial | 12.0m | -- | 3.0m | 0.0m | 4.5m | 1,700 m² | -- | M-2 Bylaw |
| M-3 | Heavy Industrial | industrial | 12.0m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 6.0m | 2.0 ha | -- | M-3 Bylaw |
| M-3A | Limited Heavy Industrial | industrial | 12.0m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 6.0m | 2.0 ha | -- | M-3A Bylaw |
| P-1 | Public Amenity | park | 12.0m | -- | 6.0m | 3.0m | 3.0m | 1,120 m² | -- | P-1 Bylaw |
| P-1A | Public Utility | institutional | 12.0m | -- | 6.0m | 3.0m | 3.0m | 1,120 m² | -- | P-1A Bylaw |
| P-2 | Public Use Two | institutional | 12.0m | -- | 6.0m | 3.0m | 3.0m | 1,120 m² | -- | P-2 Bylaw |
| P-3 | Public Use Three | institutional | 12.0m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 6.0m | 1,100 m² | -- | P-3 Bylaw |
| P-4 | Central Park | park | 12.0m | -- | 6.0m | 3.0m | 3.0m | 1,120 m² | -- | P-4 Bylaw |
| R-4 | Manufactured Home Park Residential | residential | 9.0m | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | R-4 Bylaw |
| R-6 | Rural Residential | residential | 9.0m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 1.2m | 580 m² | -- | R-6 Bylaw |
| R-7 | Rural Residential Hobby Farm | residential | 9.0m | -- | 7.5m | 7.5m | 7.5m | 2.0 ha | -- | R-7 Bylaw |
Zoning data extracted from official Town of Smithers bylaw documents. Development rules may not reflect the most recent amendments. Always verify with Town of Smithers before making land use or building decisions.