Trail Zoning Bylaw
36 zone definitions. 28 with development rules (height, FAR, setbacks).
Trail has 36 zone definitions in its zoning bylaw, spanning 18 commercial, 11 residential, 2 rural zones. Maximum building heights range from 5 m to 20 m. Minimum lot sizes start at 232 m². To check how these zones apply to a specific property in Trail, 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 | Rural Holding Zone | rural | -- | -- | 7.6m | 7.6m | 7.6m | 1.0 ha | -- | A1 Bylaw |
| A2 | Rural Holding Zone | rural | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 8.0 ha | -- | A2 Bylaw |
| C1 | General Commercial Zone | commercial | 20.0m | -- | -- | -- | -- | 232 m² | -- | C1 Bylaw |
| C10 | Business Enterprise Zone | commercial | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | C10 Bylaw |
| C1A | General Commercial Zone | commercial | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | C1A Bylaw |
| C2 | Major Neighbourhood Commercial Zone | commercial | 12.0m | -- | -- | -- | -- | 232 m² | -- | C2 Bylaw |
| C3 | Neighbourhood Commercial Zone | commercial | 7.6m | -- | -- | -- | -- | 464 m² | -- | C3 Bylaw |
| C3A | Neighbourhood Commercial Zone | commercial | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | C3A Bylaw |
| C4 | Shopping Centre Commercial Zone | commercial | 12.0m | -- | 9.0m | 6.0m | 9.0m | 2.0 ha | -- | C4 Bylaw |
| C4A | Shopping Centre Commercial Zone | commercial | 12.0m | -- | 7.6m | 6.0m | 3.0m | -- | -- | C4A Bylaw |
| C5 | Highway Commercial Zone | commercial | 12.0m | -- | 7.6m | 6.0m | 3.0m | -- | -- | C5 Bylaw |
| C6 | Special Highway Commercial Zone | commercial | 12.0m | -- | 1.2m | -- | -- | -- | -- | C6 Bylaw |
| C6A | Special Highway Commercial Zone | commercial | 12.0m | -- | 1.2m | -- | -- | -- | -- | C6A Bylaw |
| C7 | Service Commercial Zone | commercial | 12.0m | -- | 7.6m | 6.0m | 4.5m | -- | -- | C7 Bylaw |
| C7A | Service Commercial Zone | commercial | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | C7A Bylaw |
| C7B | Service Commercial Zone | commercial | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | C7B Bylaw |
| C7C | Service Commercial Zone | commercial | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | C7C Bylaw |
| C7D | Service Commercial Zone | commercial | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | C7D Bylaw |
| C8 | Tourist Commercial Zone | commercial | 7.6m | -- | 6.0m | 4.5m | 4.5m | 5,000 m² | -- | C8 Bylaw |
| C9 | Business Commercial Zone | commercial | 7.6m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 2.7m | 464 m² | -- | C9 Bylaw |
| M1 | Light Industrial Zone | industrial | 12.0m | -- | 7.6m | 6.0m | 4.5m | 2,000 m² | -- | M1 Bylaw |
| M2 | Heavy Industrial Zone | industrial | -- | -- | 7.6m | 6.0m | 4.5m | 4,000 m² | -- | M2 Bylaw |
| P1 | Institutional Zone | institutional | 12.0m | -- | 7.6m | 4.5m | 4.5m | 464 m² | -- | P1 Bylaw |
| P2 | Parks and Recreation Zone | park | 12.0m | -- | 7.6m | 4.5m | 4.5m | -- | -- | P2 Bylaw |
| P3 | Public Utility Zone | institutional | -- | -- | 7.6m | 4.5m | 4.5m | -- | -- | P3 Bylaw |
| R1 | Large Lot Residential Zone | residential | 13.4m | -- | 5.0m | 3.0m | 1.2m | -- | -- | R1 Bylaw |
| R3 | Small Lot Residential Zone | residential | 16.7m | -- | 1.2m | 1.2m | 1.2m | -- | -- | R3 Bylaw |
| R4 | Three and Four Family Residential Zone | residential | 10.0m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 2.7m | -- | -- | R4 Bylaw |
| R4A | Three and Four Family Residential Zone - R4A | residential | 10.0m | -- | 6.0m | 6.0m | 2.7m | -- | -- | R4A Bylaw |
| R6 | Low Density Multiple Family Residential Zone | residential | 10.0m | -- | 7.6m | 7.6m | 4.5m | -- | -- | R6 Bylaw |
| R7 | Medium Density Multiple Family Residential Zone - R7 | residential | 12.0m | -- | 7.6m | 7.6m | 4.5m | 1,000 m² | -- | R7 Bylaw |
| R7A | Medium Density Multiple Family Residential Zone - R7A | residential | 12.0m | -- | 6.2m | 7.6m | 4.5m | 1,000 m² | -- | R7A Bylaw |
| R8 | High Density Multiple Family Residential Zone - R8 | residential | 20.0m | -- | 7.6m | 7.6m | 6.0m | 2,000 m² | -- | R8 Bylaw |
| R8A | High Density Multiple Family Residential Zone - R8A | residential | 20.0m | -- | 7.6m | 7.6m | 6.0m | 2,000 m² | -- | R8A Bylaw |
| R8B | High Density Multiple Family Residential Zone - R8B | residential | 20.0m | -- | 7.6m | 7.6m | 6.0m | 2,000 m² | -- | R8B Bylaw |
| R9 | Mobile Home Residential Zone - R9 | residential | 5.0m | -- | 4.5m | 3.0m | 1.2m | 350 m² | -- | R9 Bylaw |
Zoning data extracted from official Trail bylaw documents. Development rules may not reflect the most recent amendments. Always verify with Trail before making land use or building decisions.