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City of Terrace Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
(and Amendments thereto up to and including Bylaw #2345-2026)
CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE
All persons making use of this consolidated version of City of Terrace Bylaw No.2069-2014 are
advised that it has no legislative sanction; that the amendments have been embodied for
convenience of reference only and that the original bylaw must be consulted for all purposes of
interpreting and applying the law.
Subsections or sections of the original bylaw and/or amendments which have been repealed have
not been included in this consolidation.
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
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List of Amendments to City of Terrace Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014
Bylaw
No.
Date of
Adoption
Amendment
Type
Location
Purpose of Amendment
2080
Apr 27/15
Map
4921 Halliwell Ave
Zone property to R3 from R1
2086
Apr 27/15
Text
4402 & 4421
Keith Ave
Floodplain Exemption
2090
Aug 10/15
Map
3725 Thomas St
Zone property to R3 from R1
2091
Aug 24/15
Text
3306 Griffith St
M1 Zone amend Site Specific Permitted Uses to permit Education
Facility use
2092
Sep 28/15
Text
4714 Park Ave
R5 Zone amend Site Specific Permitted Uses to permit Day Care use
2104
Mar 29/16
Text
4305 Lakelse Ave
Various amendments to the R6 zone
2109
Jun 13/16
Map
4622 Haugland Ave
Zone property to R4 from R3
2111
Jul 11/16
Map
4643 Graham Ave
Zone property to R3 from AR1
2114
Jul 25/16
Map
4905 Keith Ave
Zone property to C3 from M1
2116
Aug 22/16
Text & Map
4606 Haugland Ave
Zone property to C5 from R2; amend Site Specific Permitted Uses to
permit Manufacturing Light use specific to sign manufacturing
2117
Aug 22/16
Text
2701 Kalum St
C5 zone amend Site Specific Permitted Uses to permit Manufacturing
Light use specific to sign manufacturing
2124
Jan 9/17
Map
4830 Highway 16
Zone property to R4 from C3
2125
Feb 14/17
Text
District Lots
930 &997
AR1 zone amend Site Specific Permitted Uses to permit
manufacturing of explosives
2127
Mar 13/17
Map
4606 Loen Ave
Zone property to R1-A from R2
2134
Jul 24/17
Text
3227 & 3229
Sparks St
C1-A zone amend Site Specific Permitted Uses to permit Place of
Worship use
2137
Aug 14/17
Text
4407 Sparks St
Floodplain Exemption
2141
Dec 11/17
Map
4519 & 4523
Olson Ave
Zone property to R5 from P1
2143
Feb 26/18
Text & Map
Various text and mapping changes throughout the bylaw
2148
Sept 24/18
Text
Added Storefront Cannabis Retail Sales
2157
Jan 14/19
Map
3800 Jack Talstra
Way
Zone property from M2 (Heavy Industrial) to M4 (Industrial Office
Park)
2158
Jan 14/19
Text
4645 Graham Ave
R3 zone amend Site Specific Permitted Uses to permit single
detached dwelling
2161
May 13/19
Map
4012 Thomas Street
Zone property from R3 (Low Density Multi-Family Residential) to
R1 (Single Detached Residential)
2168
Jun 10/19
Map
5350 Mountain
Vista Drive
Rezone from R5 (High Density Multi-Family Residential) to R2
(Semi-Detached Residential)
2170
Jun 10/19
Text
Addition of RB1 Bare Land Strata Single Detached Residential Zone
2172
Jun 10/19
Map
4921 Halliwell
Avenue
Rezone from R3 (Low Density Multi-Family Residential) to RB1
(Bare Land Strata Single Detached Residential)
2181
Nov 25/19
Map
5136 McConnell
Avenue
Rezone from RS1 (Rural Suburban Residential) to R1 (Single
Detached Residential)
2183
Dec 9/19
Map
5013 Halliwell Ave
Rezone from AR2 to R2
2187
Mar 9/20
Text
4443 Keith Avenue
C3 zone amend Site Specific Permitted Uses to permit Wholesale
Establishment
2190
Apr 27/20
Map
5117 Halliwell Ave
Zone property from AR2 to R1
2193
May
11/20
Text
2413 Kerr Street
Floodplain Specific Exemption
2197
May
25/20
Text
3222 Munroe Street
C5 zone amending Site Specific Permitted Uses to permit Health
Services Facility as a Primary Use & Dwelling Unit as a Secondary
Use
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2199
June 8/20
Map
2702 Kalum Str
Rezone from R5 (High Density Multi-Family Residential) to R2
(Semi-Detached Residential)
2201
June 8/20
Map
2704 Kalum Str
Rezone from R5 (High Density Multi-Family Residential) to R2
(Semi-Detached Residential)
2203
June 8/20
Map
2406 Kenney Str
Rezone from R3 (Low Density Multi-Family Residential) to R1-A
(Single Detached Residential)
2206
July 27/20
Map
4820 Halliwell Ave
Rezone from C4 (Neighbourhood Commercial) to R2 (Semi-
Detached Residential)
2208
Aug 24/20
Text
N/A
Adding Microbreweries and Craft Distilleries as Permitted Uses in
Specified Zones
2210
Sept 14/20
Map
4819 & 4823
Lazelle Avenue
Rezone from C3 (Service Commercial) to R5 (High Density Multi-
Family Residential)
2211
Sept 14/20
Text
5506 Highway 16
West
C3 Zone Amend Site Specific Permitted Uses to Permit Industrial
Equipment Sales, Leasing, and Services and Welding, Machine or
Metal Fabrication
2212
Oct 13/20
Text
3309 Kalum Street
C4 Zone Amend Site Specific Permitted Uses to Permit
Microbrewery/Craft Distillery as a Primary Use
2215
Nov 9/20
Map
5108 Jolliffe
Avenue
Rezone from R3 (Low Density Multi-Family Residential) to R1
(Single Detached Residential)
2217
Jan 11/21
Map
5106 Jolliffe
Avenue
Rezone from R3 (Low Density Multi-Family Residential) to R2
(Semi-Detached Residential)
2219
Mar 8/21
Text
5008 Agar Avenue
C5 Zone Amend Site Specific Permitted Uses to add "Office" on the
South ½ of the property, and to add "Technical Consulting Firm" and
"Trade Contractor" on the North ½ of the property
2228
May
25/21
Map
2703 Braun Street
Rezone from RS1 (Rural Suburban Residential) to R2 (Semi-
Detached Residential)
2231
July 12/21
Map & Text
3725 Thomas Street
Rezone from R3 (Low Density Multi-Family Residential) to C5
(Local Commercial); amend Site Specific Permitted Uses of the C5
zone to permit Restaurant and Retail Store
2233
July 12/21
Map
4214 Sparks Street
Rezone from AR2 (Rural) to R1 (Single Detached Residential)
2234
Aug 23/21
Text
N/A
Add M2A - Heavy Industrial Zone
2235
Aug 23/21
Map
4800 & 4760 Keith
Avenue
Rezone a portion from M1 (Light Industrial) to M2A (Heavy
Industrial), and a 0.2 ha portion from M1 (Light Industrial) to P2
(Park and Recreation)
2251
Mar 14/22
Text
5430 Highway 16
C3 Zone Amend Site Specific Permitted Uses to add "Technical
Consulting Firm" and "Laboratory and Research Facilities" to the
property, Being All that Portion Lying to the West of a Straight Line
Bisecting the North and South Boundaries Thereof (5430 Highway
16).
2253
May 9/22
Map
5414 Highway 16
West
Rezone from C3 (Service Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial)
2258
Aug 8/22
Text
4423 Eby Street
AR2 Zone Amend Site Specific Permitted Uses to add "Intensive
Agriculture, limited to an egg production facility with a maximum
capacity of 80,000 egg laying chicken hens"
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2259
Aug 8/22
Map
4007 Thomas Street
& 5013 Halliwell
Avenue
Rezone 2.57 acres from R1 (Single Detached Residential) to R1-A
(Single Detached Residential), and RB1 (Bareland Strata Single
Detached Residential)
Rezone from R2 (Semi-Detached Residential) to RB1 (Bareland
Strata Single Detached Residential)
2263
Sept 26/22
Map
5021 & 5023
Halliwell Avenue
Rezone from AR2 (Rural) to RS1 (Rural Suburban Residential)
2272
Mar 27/23
Map
4301 & 4305
Munroe Street
Rezone 4305 & a portion of 4301 from RS1 (Rural Suburban
Residential) to R1 (Single Detached Residential)
2279
Apr 24/23
Text
3504 Kalum Street
C4 Zone Amend Site Specific Permitted Uses to Permit "Health
Services Facility with no overnight accommodations"
2282
July 24/23
Map & Text
4645 Graham
Avenue
Rezone from R3 (Low Density Multi-Family Residential) to R6
(Manufactured Home Residential)
Amend the R3 - Low Density Mult-Family Residential zone, section
11/;4/2 - Site Specific Permitted Uses, by deleting the following: a.
"Single Detached Dwelling, only when constructed within a Phased
Strata Subdivision with 10 or more dwelling units, on Lot B, District
Lot 360, Range 5, Coast District, Plan EPP79448" and replacing with:
"Currently no site specific permitted uses."
2285
Oct 23/23
Map & Text
4702, 4704, 4706,
4708, 4710, 4712,
4714, 4716, 4718,
4720 & 4722 Keith
Avenue
Amend the C3 - Service Commercial Zone, Section 12.4.2 Site
Specific Permitted Uses for the property shown hatched on Appendix
"A" hereto, and forming part of this Bylaw, by adding the following:
"Health Services Facility" to the properties legally described as: Strata
Lots 1 to 11, Strata Plan PRS55, Lot 1, District Lot 361, Range 5, Coast
District, Plan PRP13455 (4702, 4704, 4706, 4708, 4710, 4712, 4714,
4716, 4718, 4720 and 4722 Keith Avenue).
2287
Nov 14/23
Map & Text
Site Specific
Permitted Uses in
the M2A-Heavy
Industrial Zone
Amend Site Specific Permitted Uses to include Bulk Fueling Station,
Major, limited to one tank with a maximum volume capacity of
150,000 litres, on the property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot
361 and 362, Range 5, Coast District, Plan EPP105420 (4900 Keith
Avenue) in section 13.3.2.
2290
Jan 22/24
Map & Text
2903 Kalum Street
and 2902 Evergreen
Street
Add "Industrial Equipment Sales, Leasing and Service" as Site Specific
Permitted Uses.
2298
Feb 12/24
Map
2404 and 2406
Kenney Street
Rezone from R1-A (Single Detached Residential) to R4 (Medium
Density Multi-Family Residential)
2299
Apr 8/24
Map & Text
2507 Skeena Street
Add 4.7 Property Specific Exemptions: f. The setback from the natural
boundary of the Skeena River shall be 4.0 metres on Lot 7, District Lot
615, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 4539
2303
May
27/24
Map & Test
4905 Keith Avenue
Amend Schedule 'B' (Future Land Use) from General Commercial to
Industrial. Schedule C (Development Permit Areas) is amended to
show 4905 Keith Avenue and is removed from DVP Area No. 5 -
Commercial, and added to DVP Area No. 6 - Industrial.
2304
June
24/24
Map & Text
5130 Highway 16
West
C3-Service Commercial Zone amend Site Specific Permitted Uses to
permit Manufacturing, Light, limited to the assembly of light duty
electric vehicle conversion kits and the research and development of
electric vehicle systems.
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2305
June
24/24
Map & Text
Small Scale Multi-
Unit Housing
Adding SSMUH amendments per Bill 44 provincial legislation.
Removal of "Schedule B" map.
Note: For the zoning map changes listed in this consolidated bylaw
refer to the City of Terrace on-line mapping site, TerraMap at
https://www.terrace.ca/business-development/maps-zoning/terramap.
2306
August
12/24
Map
3328 Earle Street
Rezone from M1 (Light Industrial) to M2 (Heavy Industrial).
2311
November
25/24
Map
3304 Munroe Street
Rezone from R1 (Low Density Residential) to R4 (Medium Density
Multi-Family Residential)
2319
March
10/25
Map
4826 Straume
Avenue
Rezone from R1 (Low Density Residential) to P2 (Parks and
Recreation)
2321
March
10/25
Map
3406 Eby Street
Rezone from R1 ( Low Density Residential) to R4 (Medium Density
Muli-Family Residential)
2322
March
10/25
Map
3224 Kalum Street
Rezone from C7 (Downtown Cultural) to C1 (Central Business
Commercial) (Lot 25, Block 6 District Lot 369, Range 5, Coastal
District Plan 972)
Rezone from C7 (Downtown Cultural) to C1 (Central Business
Commercial) (Lot 26, Block 6 District Lot 369, Range 5, Coastal
District Plan 972)
2333
November
24/25
Map & Text
4617 Greig Avenue
Rezone from C1 (Central Business Commercial) to C1-A (Urban
Commercial)
Amend the C1-A - Urban Commercial Zone, S 12.2.2 Site Specific
Permitted Uses to add .b and .c.
2342
April
13/26
Map & Text
4519 Lakelse
Avenue
Amend the C1-A - Urban Commercial Zone to Recreational Facility
2345
April
27/26
Map
4404 Thomas Street
Rezone from AR2(Rural) to RS1(Rural Suburban Residential)
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Table of Contents
1.0
ADMINISTRATION
5
2.0
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
7
3.0
GENERAL REGULATIONS
23
3.1
Permitted and Prohibited Uses
23
3.2
Utility Structures
23
3.3
Urban Agriculture
23
3.4
Principal Buildings per Parcel
23
3.5
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Use
24
3.6
Fences
25
3.7
Height Exceptions
26
3.8
Permitted Projections into Setbacks
27
3.9
Visual Clearance at Intersections
28
3.10
Density Bonus Provisions
29
3.11
Storefront Cannabis Retail Sales
30
3.12
Microbrewery/Craft Distillery
30
4.0
FLOODPLAIN SPECIFICATIONS
30
5.0
SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING
34
6.0
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES
34
7.0
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS FOR CERTAIN USES OR CIRCUMSTANCES
36
7.1
Home Occupation
36
7.2
Shipping Containers
38
7.3
Secondary Suites
38
7.4
Temporary Use Permits
39
8.0
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
40
9.0
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES
48
10.0
AGRICULTURAL ZONES
50
11.0
RESIDENTIAL ZONES
56
12.0
COMMERCIAL ZONES
84
13.0
INDUSTRIAL ZONES
103
14.0
PUBLIC ZONES
111
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CITY OF TERRACE
"A Bylaw of the City of Terrace to Provide for Zoning Regulations within the City of Terrace."
WHEREAS Council wishes to enact a Zoning Bylaw for the City of Terrace;
AND WHEREAS Council wishes to repeal Zoning Bylaw No. 1431-1995 and wishes to adopt a Zoning
Bylaw pursuant to planning and land use management powers under Part 26 of the Local Government
Act;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Terrace in an open meeting assembled hereby enacts as
follows:
1. This Bylaw will be cited as the "City of Terrace Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014".
2. Severability
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Bylaw is for any reason held to
be invalid by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion will be
omitted and the decision that it is invalid must not affect the validity of the remaining portion
of this Bylaw.
3. The following schedules attached hereto are hereby made part of this Bylaw and adopted as
the Zoning Bylaw for the City of Terrace:
a. Schedule A (Zoning Bylaw Text)
b. Schedule B (Zoning Bylaw Map - City of Terrace)
4. This Bylaw repeals Zoning Bylaw No. 1431-1995 and Downtown Parking Bylaw No. 1469-
1995 and amendments thereto.
READ a first time this 29th day of September, 2014.
READ a second time this 29th day of September, 2014.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD on this 14th day of October, 2014.
READ a third time on this 14th day of October, 2014.
APPROVED UNDER THE TRANSPORTATION ACT this 19th day of November, 2014.
Signed
for Ministry of Transportation
ADOPTED this 24th day of November, 2014.
___________________________ _____________________________
Mayor Deputy Clerk
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1.0
ADMINISTRATION
1.1
Application
This Bylaw applies to all land, buildings and structures including the surface of water
within the boundaries of the City of Terrace.
1.2
Prohibitions
.1
Land, including airspace and the surface of water, must not be used and buildings
and structures must not be constructed, altered, located or used except as
specifically permitted in this Bylaw.
.2
No subdivision may be approved, in particular to create parcels less than the
minimum permissible parcel area and other regulations, as identified in this Bylaw.
.3
Every use of land, building, and structure permitted in each zone must conform to
all of the regulations of the applicable zone and all other regulations of this Bylaw.
.4
No land, building or structure may be used or occupied, or left with no use, except
in conformity with this Bylaw.
1.3
Inspection
Subject to the provisions of the Community Charter, any official of the City of Terrace duly
authorized by Council is hereby authorized to enter on or into property, in the case of an
emergency or at all reasonable times, any day of the week, on any parcel that is subject
to regulation under this Bylaw or for any matter which Council has exercised legislated
authority to regulate, prohibit and impose requirements.
1.4
Violations
Every person who undertakes any of the following shall be deemed to be guilty, upon
summary conviction, of an offense under this Bylaw:
.1
Violates any of the provisions of this Bylaw;
.2
Causes or permits any act or thing to be done in contravention or violation of any
provisions of this Bylaw;
.3
Neglects or omits to do anything required under this Bylaw;
.4
Carries out, causes or permits to be carried out any development in a manner
prohibited by or contrary to any provisions of this Bylaw;
.5
Fails to comply with an order, direction or notice given under this Bylaw; or
.6
Prevents or obstructs or attempts to prevent or obstruct the authorized entry of an
officer onto a parcel under Section 1.3;
1.5
Offences and Penalties
.1
Each day's continuance of an offence under Section 1.4 constitutes a new and
distinct offense.
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.2
Every person who violates any provisions of this Bylaw or who suffers or permits
any act or thing to be done in contravention of this Bylaw, or who refuses, omits, or
neglects to fulfill, observe, carry out, or perform any duty of obligation imposed by
this Bylaw is liable, to penalty and cost of prosecution.
.3
Every person who commits an offence under Section 1.4 is liable on summary
conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 and the costs of prosecution, as provided
for in the Community Charter.
.4
This Bylaw may be enforced by means of a municipal ticketing information system.
2.0
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
2.1.
Applicable Regulations
.1
Where this Bylaw sets out two or more regulations that could apply to a situation,
the most stringent regulation will apply.
.2
Where this Bylaw sets out competing general and specific regulations that could
apply to a situation, the specific regulation will apply.
2.2.
Metric Units
Metric units are used for all measurements in this Bylaw.
2.3
Definitions
In this Bylaw:
ACCESSIBLE HOUSING means dwelling units that are physically adapted to the needs of
individuals intended to occupy the units, including those who are disadvantaged by age,
physical or mental disability or medical condition, and those who are victims of a natural
disaster.
ACCESSORY means clearly incidental and subordinate, and on the same parcel.
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT means a self-contained residence with cooking, sleeping and
bathroom facilities that is secondary to a Primary Use located on the same property.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING means dwelling units that are available at a cost that does not
compromise an individual's ability to meet other basic needs, including food, clothing and
access to education. The cost of a rental dwelling unit or the cost to purchase a residential
dwelling unit should consume no more than 30% of the annual household gross, pre-tax
income.
AGRICULTURE means the use of land, buildings and structures for the growing, rearing,
cultivating, producing and harvesting of agricultural products, poultry and livestock,
including the storage on an individual farm of products harvested, reared or produced on
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Amended by
Bylaw 2305-2024
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that farm, and the storage of farm machinery, implements and supplies, and the repair to
farm machinery and implements used on that farm.
AGRICULTURE, INTENSIVE means the use of land, buildings and structures for:
-
the keeping of more than 10 agricultural units of poultry, livestock or fur bearing
animals,
-
the growing of mushrooms, where composting is part of the operation,
-
the slaughtering and processing of animals reared on the premises provided the
premises are licensed for that purpose in accordance with the Provincial Meat
Inspection Regulation,
-
the use of greenhouses where the total gross floor area of all greenhouses on a
parcel is 500 m² or greater.
AGRICULTURAL UNIT is equivalent to any one of the following:
-
25 poultry (1 poultry = 0.04 Ag Units);
-
20 fur bearing animals (1 fur bearing animal = 0.05 Ag Units);
-
0.66 of a cow or bull (1 cow = 1.5 Ag Units);
-
1 swine;
-
1 horse, donkey, mule, domestic ungulate or other farmed game animal;
-
3 sheep or goats (1 sheep or goat = 0.33 Ag Units).
For the purposes of this definition a mothering animal and its pre-weaned offspring are
counted as one animal.
AMENITY AREA means a space on the site of a multi-family dwelling to provide for the enjoyment
and recreational needs of residents. Such spaces may include, but are not limited to
landscaped open spaces, rooftop gardens, child play areas, outdoor recreational facilities,
and other similar features. Amenity areas must exclude areas used for off-street parking,
off-street loading, service driveways, required front yards and roof areas.
APARTMENT means a multi-family building containing five or more dwelling units for residential
use which has its principal access from an entrance common to the dwellings.
ARTISAN SHOP means a facility for small-scale, on-site production and sale of goods
including, but not limited to, such uses as bakeries, craft shops, art and sculpture studios,
and furniture makers.
BASEMENT means that habitable portion of a building between two floor levels which has more
than one half of its height from finished floor to finished ceiling below grade.
BED AND BREAKFAST means a Level 2 home occupation conducted as a short-term rental within
the principal dwelling and operated by the occupying resident of the principal dwelling,
providing temporary overnight accommodations and breakfast to guests.
BICYCLE PARKING, LONG-TERM means bicycle parking that is provided for residents, students or
employees for all-day or overnight parking in a secure enclosed area, and includes bicycle
lockers, compounds or rooms specifically provided and equipped for bicycle storage.
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Bylaw 2305-2024
Amended by
Bylaw 2305-2024
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BICYCLE PARKING, SHORT-TERM means bicycle parking that is provided for patrons or visitors for
temporary parking, and includes racks or other structurally sound devices designed to
secure one or more bicycles in an orderly fashion.
BOARDER means an individual not regularly a member of the household who pays for and takes
regular lodging within a dwelling unit.
BUILDING means a structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.
BULK FUELING STATION, MAJOR means any building or land used or intended to be used for the
sale of fuels or lubricants to commercial vehicles and industrial equipment, either through
the use of keys, cards or service attendance, with tanks greater than 2000 gallons, but
does not include a service station or gas bar.
BULK FUELING STATION, MINOR means any building, structure or land used or intended to be
used for the sale of fuels or lubricants to commercial vehicles and industrial equipment,
either through the use of keys, cards or service attendance, with tanks less than 2000
gallons and does not include a gas bar.
CAMPGROUND means the use of land for the provision of seasonal and short-term
accommodation for tents, tent trailers, travel trailers, recreational vehicles and
campers. Occupancy of the campground must be limited to a maximum stay of 150 days
per calendar year.
CANNABIS means cannabis as defined by the Government of Canada (in the Cannabis Act) and
includes any products containing cannabis.
CITY means the City of Terrace.
COMMERCIAL means a category of zone, building or use that provides for the sale or provision of
goods and professional or personal services.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE means any motor vehicle that is:
(1) A truck or truck tractor with a licensed gross vehicle weight of 5,500 KG or greater;
(2) A truck or truck tractor with a height in excess of 2.25 m;
(3) A bus with seating capacity greater than nine people; or
(4) Defined as such in the Commercial Transport Act.
COMMUNITY CARE FACILITY means the use of lands and residential buildings operated as a
community care facility by a licensee under Provincial legislation to provide residential
care to persons not related by blood or marriage to the licensee, or if the licensee is a
corporation, to any director, officer or member of the corporation.
CONFINED LIVESTOCK/POULTRY AREA means an outdoor area where livestock or poultry is
confined by fences or other structures and includes feedlots, paddocks, corrals, coops,
exercise yards and holding areas but does not include a seasonal grazing area.
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Amended by
Bylaw 2148-2018
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CONTRACTING EQUIPMENT means, but is not limited to, equipment such as enclosed and flat-
bed trailers with an overall length greater than 7.5 meters, skid steers, mini-excavators,
backhoes and hydraulic lifts. This does not include recreational vehicles such as travel
trailers or fifth wheel campers or other recreational camping trailers used solely for
personal use.
CONTRACTOR VEHICLE means a vehicle used in conjunction with a general contractor,
subcontractor or trade contractor, which exceeds 7.5 metres in overall length.
CONVENIENCE STORE means a store that sells goods to meet the day to day needs of residents
such as snacks, magazines and limited groceries.
COOKING FACILITIES means any appliance used to prepare food and includes but is not limited
to, ovens, stoves, microwaves, hotplates, electric frying pans or any appliance used to
heat food.
COUNCIL means the Council of the City of Terrace.
DAYCARE CENTRE means a group day care centre and other related facilities licensed and in
compliance with provincial legislation.
DENSITY means, in relation to land, parcel of land or an area:
(1) The density of use of the land, parcel or area; or
(2) The density of use of any building and other structures located on the land or parcel, or
in the area.
DRY CLEANING means a facility that uses a chemical product in the process of cleaning clothing
or textiles.
DWELLING UNIT means a self-contained residence exclusively occupied by no more than one
household and containing only one kitchen.
ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY means the use of lands, buildings or structures for the provision of
entertainment to the public and includes such uses as auditoriums, movie theatres, bingo
halls, and pool and billiard facilities.
FAMILY CHILD CARE means the provision of care in a licensee's place of residence with the
licensee personally providing the care for up to eight children.
FENCE means a constructed barrier erected to enclose or screen a use or parcel. As shown in
Figure 1, fence height is the vertical distance between the ground level and the top of
the fence at any given point.
Figure 1: Fence Height
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FINANCIAL INSTITUTION means a bank, trust company, investment dealer, credit union,
mortgage broker, insurance company, financial planner or similar establishment.
FIRST STOREY means the storey with its floor closest to grade, having its floor not more than 2.0 m
above grade.
FLOOD CONSTRUCTION LEVEL means the required minimum elevation associated with a design
flood or where a design flood has not been determined, a specified height above a natural
boundary.
FLOOR AREA means the area of a storey or a basement measured to the inside of the exterior
walls.
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) means the figure obtained by dividing the gross floor area of all storeys
in all buildings on a parcel by the parcel area, as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Calculation
FOOTPRINT means the area of the first storey of a building, measured to the outer extent of the
exterior walls, including all parts of the first storey with a permanent roof structure such
as living space, attached garages, attached carports and covered patios.
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FUNERAL HOME means a premises used for the preparation of the dead for burial or cremation
and the holding of funeral services; includes an accessory crematorium and areas for the
display, storage and sale of caskets and other related funeral supplies.
GARDEN CENTRE means a facility for the sale, growing, and storage of ornamental plants and
trees, and includes the supplementary retail sale of fertilizers, garden chemicals, garden
implements and associated products.
GAS BAR means a retail fueling facility with no more than two pump islands.
GRADE means the lowest of the average levels of finished grade adjoining each exterior wall of a
building, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3: Sample Grade Calculation
GROSS FLOOR AREA means the total floor area of each storey in each building including exterior
walls but, excluding areas used exclusively for parking purposes in an apartment building
or mixed use building.
HEALTH SERVICES FACILITY means any lands or buildings used for the provision of a physical or
mental health service on an out-patient basis. Services may be of a preventative,
diagnostic, treatment, therapeutic, rehabilitative or counselling nature such as medical
and dental offices, chiropractors, massage therapists, acupuncture clinics, reflexology,
health clinics and counselling services.
HEIGHT means the vertical distance from the grade to the highest point of any building or
structure.
HIGHWAY means a street, road, lane, pathway, walkway, bridge, viaduct and any other way open
to public use, other than a private right-of-way on privately owned parcels.
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HOME OCCUPATION means a profession that is carried out in a residential dwelling unit or
accessory building on a residential zoned parcel where such profession is secondary to
the use of the parcel for residential purposes.
HOUSEHOLD means one of the following residential occupancies in one dwelling unit:
(1) A person;
(2) Two or more persons related by blood, marriage, adoption or foster parenthood; or
(3) Not more than five unrelated persons living together.
HOSTEL means the use of a building with a common entrance lobby and shared corridors, which
provides sleeping units for the public, but does not provide public facilities.
HOTEL means the use of land and buildings with a common entrance lobby and shared corridors,
which provides accommodation for the public. It may include public facilities such as
restaurants; banquet, beverage, meeting and convention rooms; recreation facilities,
laundry room and personal service establishments for the convenience of guests.
INDUSTRIAL WORK CAMP ACCOMODATIONS means one or more modular buildings and
structures established for the purpose of providing residential accommodations and
supports to workers whose employment is temporary in nature, arranged to provide
individual sleeping units (1 person per unit) with or without individual bathrooms, meals
in communal dining areas, and communal areas for recreation, laundry and other basic
living essentials.
INSTITUTIONAL FACILITY means land and buildings that provide for civic and other public
functions such as hospitals, courts of law and protective services.
KITCHEN means a room in a dwelling with cooking facilities used for the preparation of food and
includes any appliance used to cook food, as well as cabinets, a refrigerator, sink or
dishwasher and the applicable electrical and plumbing service lines.
KITCHEN, SECONDARY means a room in a single detached dwelling unit, that is secondary to the
kitchen, is used only by the primary occupants of the dwelling for the preparation of food,
is not part of a secondary suite and is on the same floor as the kitchen. It may include
appliances for cooking food, cabinets, a refrigerator, sink or dishwasher.
LANDSCAPING means a vegetated area, garden or combination thereof, which has a mix of
ground cover, plants, shrubs, trees, hard surfaces such as brick or stone and other
landscape elements such as walkways, seating areas, water features and public art.
LANE means a highway that provides only a secondary means of access to a parcel at the side or
rear.
LAUNDROMAT means a primarily self-service coin-operated laundry facility for use by the public
where household clothing and linens are cleaned. It may include providing pressing,
repairing and clothing alteration services to individuals and the pickup of articles to be
cleaned and delivering cleaned articles. It does not include a dry cleaning facility.
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LAUNDROMAT, INDUSTRIAL means a facility primarily engaged in operating mechanical laundries
and plants which launder or dry clean apparel and fabrics in a central location for
industrial or commercial clients, includes garment rental, pickup and delivery services.
LIVESTOCK means but is not limited to cattle, sheep, goats, swine, horses, donkeys, mules,
domestic ungulates or other farmed game animals, rabbits and other fur bearing animals.
MAJOR ROADWAY means an arterial or collector road as identified in the Official Community
Plan.
MANUFACTURING, GENERAL means land or buildings for the manufacturing, processing,
production, assembly and packaging of materials, goods or products.
MANUFACTURING, LIGHT means land or buildings for the manufacturing, processing, production,
assembly and packaging of materials, goods or products, which does not generate
significant smoke, noise, vibration, dirt, glare, odour or electrical interference.
MANUFACTURED HOME (MOBILE) means a dwelling built under CSA standard Z240, whether
ordinarily equipped with wheels or not, that is designed, constructed or manufactured to
be moved from one place to another by being towed or carried. Mobile manufactured
homes include single-wide and double wide mobile manufactured homes, but not
modular homes built under CSA standard A277, travel trailers, recreational vehicles or
campers.
MANUFACTURED HOME (MODULAR) means a multiple section single family manufactured
dwelling unit, factory built and certified to conform to Canadian Standards Association
(CSA) Standard A277 and amendments thereto and is situated on a permanent
foundation.
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK means a parcel on which two or more manufactured homes built
under CSA standard Z240 may be installed and occupied as dwelling units.
MEDIA STUDIO means lands and buildings equipped for sound recording, the transmission of
radio and television programs, or the production of motion pictures, television programs,
videos, music or video games.
MEDICAL MARIHUANA means marihuana produced for medical use pursuant to a license issued
under the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations to the Controlled Drugs and
Substances Act.
MICROBREWERY / CRAFT DISTILLERY means a premises licensed under the Liquor Control and
Licensing Act which manufactures beer, cider, ale, or spirits for sale to customers on or
off the premises and is classified by the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch as a small (micro)
brewery or craft distillery.
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MINI STORAGE FACILITY means lands and buildings consisting of storage units that are available
for rent for temporary storage of personal property.
MIXED USE BUILDING means a building that contains one or more commercial uses on its lower
storeys and a multi-family dwelling for residential use on upper storeys.
MOTEL means the use of land and buildings which provides accommodation for the public, with
each unit having a separate exterior entrance and direct access to on-site parking. It may
include public facilities such as restaurants; banquet, beverage, meeting and convention
rooms; recreation facilities and personal service establishments for the convenience of
guests.
MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING means any building consisting of five or more dwelling units for
residential use, each of which is occupied or intended to be occupied as the permanent
home or residence of one household.
NATURAL BOUNDARY means the visible high watermark of any lake, river, stream, or other body
of water where the presence and action of the water are so common and usual and so
long continued in all ordinary years as to mark upon the soil of the bed of the lake, river,
stream, or other body of water a character distinct from that of the banks thereof, in
respect to vegetation, as well as in respect to the nature of the soil itself, as defined in
Section 1 of the Land Act, and also includes the edge of dormant side channels of any lake,
river, stream, or other body of water.
NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB means an establishment licensed as a neighborhood public house in
accordance with the Liquor Control and Licensing Act.
NIGHTCLUB means an establishment where entertainment is provided to patrons and is licensed
in accordance with the Liquor Control and Licensing Act.
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN (OCP) means a community plan that is adopted by the Council of
the City of Terrace under the authority of Section 472 of the Local Government Act.
PAD means one of the following:
(1) A paved surface on which blocks, posts, runners or strip footings are placed for the
purpose of supporting a manufactured home (mobile); or
(2) A concrete pad, slab or floor supporting a building, structure or space (e.g. patio).
PARCEL means any lot, block or other area in which land is held or into which it is subdivided but
does not include a highway.
PARCEL AREA means the total area of the parcel expressed in square metres or hectares.
PARCEL, CORNER means the parcel at the intersection or junction of two or more highways other
than a lane.
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PARCEL COVERAGE means the percentage of the parcel covered by the footprint of all buildings
and structures, as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4: Parcel Coverage Calculation
PARCEL LINE means the legally defined limits of any parcel.
PARCEL LINE, EXTERIOR means a parcel line, other than a front or rear parcel line, which abuts a
highway on a corner parcel, as shown in Figure 5.
PARCEL LINE, FRONT means any parcel line common to a parcel and one highway as shown in
Figure 5. Where a parcel has frontages on more than one highway, the front parcel line is
the shortest parcel line adjacent to a highway. If a parcel has frontages on more than one
highway and the frontages are the same length, then any frontage may be the front parcel
line, provided it is opposite and not connected to the rear parcel line.
PARCEL LINE, INTERIOR means a side parcel line between two or more parcels or a lane, other
than a front or rear parcel line, as shown in Figure 5.
PARCEL LINE, REAR means the boundary of a parcel which is opposite to and is not connected to
the front parcel line, as shown in Figure 5. In the case of a triangular shaped lot, a rear
parcel line is a line 3.0m in length that is entirely within the lot and is parallel to and at a
maximum distance from the front lot line.
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Figure 5: Parcel Lines
PARCEL WIDTH means the width of a parcel between the two side parcel lines as measured at the
minimum setback distance from the front parcel line along a line perpendicular to the
centre of the front parcel line. In the case of the panhandle lot the panhandle will not be
considered as part of the calculation for minimum parcel width.
PARKING FACILITY means a structure or land, consisting of parking spaces, aisles and driveways,
designed or intended for parking of motor vehicles.
PARKING SPACE means a space of the size and dimensions to park one motor vehicle and does
not include aisle space and other areas providing access to the parking space.
PERSONAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT means an establishment that provides personal goods or
services to persons involving the health, beauty, or grooming of a person, such as barber
shops, hairdressers, tailors, and shoe repair shops. Personal service establishments do not
include health services facilities.
PLACE OF WORSHIP means the use of land or buildings for religious worship such as churches,
chapels, synagogues, temples, monasteries and convents.
POULTRY means, but is not limited to, any of the following; chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys,
pigeons or other domestic fowl.
PRINCIPAL BUILDING means a building within which the primary use on a parcel occurs.
PRINTING SERVICES means the use of equipment for binding, duplicating, photographic
processing, printing, publishing or bookbinding.
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RECREATIONAL FACILITY - INDOOR means land or buildings for the provision of recreation and
sports activities primarily conducted indoors such as arcades, arenas, fitness clubs,
racquet courts, gymnasia, dance studios, swimming pools and bowling alleys.
RECREATIONAL FACILITY - OUTDOOR means land or buildings for the provision of recreation and
sports facilities primarily conducted outdoors such as a stadium, golf course, driving
range, waterslide, mini golf, theme park and go-cart track.
RESIDENTIAL means a category of zone, building or use that provides for dwelling units for human
habitation.
RETAINING WALL means a structure constructed to hold back, stabilize or support a bank as a
result of changes in elevation on a parcel.
SCHOOL PROPERTY means property that is:
a) In whole or in part, owned or leased by, or operated under the authority of, an education
authority; and
b) Used for the purposes of delivering educational programs or other learning programs.
SCREENING means a fence, wall, compact evergreen hedge, berm or combination, supplemented
with landscape planting that would effectively screen the use, parcel or portion of the
parcel it encloses from adjacent parcels and highways.
SECONDARY SUITE means a self-contained, dwelling unit located inside a principal residential
building. A secondary suite is ancillary to a primary unit in the building, has its own
separate cooking, sleeping and bathing facilities, and has separate access to the outside,
which may pass through a common vestibule.
SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING means a building that may be divided horizontally or vertically into
two separate dwelling units for residential use as shown in Figure 6 below. Each dwelling
unit has an independent entrance either directly from the outside or through a common
vestibule, and independent utility connections.
Figure 6: Semi-Detached Dwelling
SERVICE STATION means land and buildings used principally for the retail sale of motor fuels,
lubricating oils, and motor vehicle accessories and the servicing of motor vehicles.
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SETBACK means:
(1) The minimum permitted distance between a building or structure and the related parcel
lines; or
(2) The required minimum distance from a watercourse, or other body of water to the
building or structures or any landfill or structural support required to elevate a floor
system or pad above the Flood Construction Level; or
(3) The minimum separation between buildings or structures on a parcel.
SHIPPING CONTAINER means an industrial intermodal shipping or cargo container being a
standardized steel storage container or box which can be easily transferred between
different modes of transportation and constructed for the transportation of goods by rail,
ship or truck.
SHORT TERM RENTAL means commercial accommodations in a residential dwelling unit provided
to members of the public for a period of less than 30 consecutive days.
SINGLE-DETACHED DWELLING means a building that contains one dwelling unit for residential
use and is separate on all sides from any other structure. Where specially permitted in
this Bylaw, a single-detached dwelling may contain one additional dwelling unit in the
form of a secondary suite for residential use.
SLEEPING UNIT means a habitable room used or intended to be used for sleeping and living
purposes, and which do not include a sink or cooking facilities. A bathroom containing a
water closet, sink and a bath or shower may be shared between two or more rooms.
STORE means the use of land and buildings for retail sales.
STOREFRONT CANNABIS RETAIL USE means the business of selling cannabis and permitted
accessory products (as regulated by the Province of BC) to consumers who attend the
premises.
STOREY means the portion of a building, excluding a basement, cellar or crawl spaces that are
situated between the top of any floor and the top of the floor next above it, or the ceiling
above it where there is no floor above the ceiling.
STRUCTURE means any building or construction fixed to, supported by or sunk into land or water
such as swimming pools, satellite dishes, parkade and retaining walls.
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES means structural or technological elements designed to
decrease the carbon footprint of a building or structure. These are structures such as
photovoltaic cells, roof-mounted micro wind turbines, solar thermal collectors, and
infrastructure needed to access and maintain a green roof.
TECHNICAL CONSULTING FIRM means a consulting practice that may contain office space or lab
space that regularly conducts field work as part of its business activities such as surveying,
engineering, mining, forestry and environmental consulting firms.
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TEMPORARY STRUCTURE means an accessory building as referred to in the BC Building Code,
used for seasonal storage, and includes but is not limited to portable fabric covered
structures.
TOWNHOUSE means a building divided into three or more dwelling units for residential use,
where each dwelling unit has an independent entrance.
TRANSPORTATION USE means the use of land, buildings and structures for passenger
transportation services such as bus depots, railway stations and courier operations;
includes areas for ticket sales, waiting rooms and passenger loading/unloading.
TRUCK/RAIL TRANSLOADING FACILITY means a transportation facility or terminal providing a
break-of-bulk and/or assembly point for a variety of commercial and industrial
commodities which enter or leave the site by rail, common carrier truck lines or freight
forwarders; and may include accessory uses such as offices, repair of related vehicles,
trailers, materials-handling equipment, and rolling stock.
URBAN AGRICULTURE means the use of lands, buildings or structures for agricultural purposes in
a manner that coexists compatibly with adjacent land uses by minimizing noise and odour.
USE means the purposes for which land or a building is arranged or intended, or for which either
land, a building, or structure is, or may be, occupied and maintained.
USE, PRIMARY means the main purpose for which land, buildings or structures are used.
USE, SECONDARY means a use that is accessory to a primary use on the same parcel.
UTILITY means a system, work, building, plant, equipment or resource for the provision and
maintenance of infrastructure such as water, sewer, drainage, gas, electricity,
transportation, communication, or municipal works services.
VACATION ACCOMMODATION means a use that provides up to six sleeping units of guest
accommodations, either in one principal dwelling or in accessory buildings providing
tourists/visitors temporary accommodations and providing meals in the principal dwelling
unit.
WAREHOUSE means the use of buildings and structures for shipping, receiving and storage of
goods.
WATERCOURSE means any natural or constructed channel with well-defined banks that gives
direction to a current of flowing water for at least 6 months of the year.
WHOLESALE ESTABLISHMENT means the use of buildings and structures for the storage and sale
of goods to the public, retailers, contractors, manufacturers or wholesale operators
for resale.
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YARD, FRONT means part of a parcel lying between the front parcel line and the front of the
principal building and extended across the full width of the parcel, as shown in Figure 7.
YARD, REAR means part of a parcel lying between the rear parcel line and the rear of the principal
building and extended across the full width of the parcel, as shown in Figure 7.
YARD, SIDE means part of a parcel extending from the front yard to the rear yard and lying
between the interior or exterior parcel line and the closest side of the principal building,
as shown in Figure 7:
Figure 7: Front, Rear and Side yards
ZONE means a zone established by this Bylaw.
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3.0
GENERAL REGULATIONS
3.1
Permitted and Prohibited Uses
.1
No land, building or structure may be used for a use that is not specifically listed
under the heading "Permitted Use" in the Zone that the land, building or structure
is located, and no building or structure may be placed, constructed, sunk into,
erected, moved, sited, altered or enlarged for any use other than a specifically
permitted use in that Zone. Furthermore:
a.
A use listed under "Secondary Uses" is only permitted if a use under "Primary
Uses" is lawfully established and ongoing.
b.
A use listed under "Site Specific Permitted Uses" is only permitted on the
specific parcels identified.
.2
A use is only permitted if lawfully established and ongoing in accordance with:
a.
Any applicable "Special Regulations", as identified in each Zone; and
b.
Such further general regulations applicable to the use, as identified
throughout this Bylaw.
.3
A use not specifically permitted in a Zone is prohibited from that Zone.
3.2
Utility Structures
Utility structures for transmission of water, sewage, electrical power, telephone, natural
gas, cable television and other similar services (but not including sewage treatment plants
or electrical substations) are permitted in all zones and individual parcels and the facilities
are exempt from minimum parcel size requirements.
3.3
Urban Agriculture
.1
The keeping of backyard hens and bees is a permitted use in the City of Terrace, as
set out in the City's Animal Control Bylaw.
.2
The sale of Urban Agriculture products in the AR1 zone are subject to the Agriculture
Land Commission Act and the Agricultural Land Reserve Use, Subdivision and
Procedure Regulations.
.3
The sale of Urban Agriculture products are permitted in the AR2, R1, and RS1 zones
subject to the following:
a.
The following items may be cultivated, harvested, kept, sorted cleaned,
packaged and sold as part of Urban Agriculture.
i.
Fruits
ii.
Vegetables
iii.
Flowers
iv.
Herbs
v.
Honey
vi.
Plant cuttings
vii.
Seedlings
viii.
Seeds
ix.
Nuts
x.
Eggs
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b.
The sale of products from Urban Agriculture is permitted subject to the
following.
i.
Only products produced from Urban Agriculture may be sold on the
parcel of land from which they are produced.
ii.
Only raw, unprocessed products are permitted to be sold
iii.
Sales must only occur within a foodstand in the front yard subject to
Section 3.3.3.c
c.
Foodstands are limited to the following:
i.
No more than one foodstand is permitted per parcel
ii.
Must not be greater than 1.85 m² in area
iii.
Must not exceed a height of 3.1 m
iv.
Cannot be fully enclosed
v.
Is permitted to remain in the front yard without Urban Agriculture
items for sale for eight consecutive days.
vi.
Must be located within 6.0 m of the front parcel line
d.
Notwithstanding Section 3.3.3.a. Urban Agriculture does not include products
regulated by the Controlled Drug and Substances Act of Canada.
3.4
Principal Buildings per Parcel
Only one principal building may be located on any one parcel, except as otherwise
permitted in this Bylaw.
3.5
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Use
The following apply to accessory buildings and structures:
.1
No accessory building, structure or use is permitted on any parcel unless the
principal building to which the building, structure or use is an accessory has been
erected or will be erected simultaneously with the accessory building, structure or
use.
.2
Where accessory buildings or structures are permanently attached to the principal
building, they shall be considered part of the principal building and must comply in
all respects with the requirements of the Bylaw applicable to principal buildings.
.3
No accessory building or structure will be located in a front yard.
.4
A minimum setback of 1.5 m is required between an accessory building and a
principal residential building or another accessory building on the same parcel.
.5
A portion of a principal use building is considered permanently attached when it has
a continuous foundation or shared supporting wall with a minimum connecting roof
width of 4.9 m. Without such attachments, the portion constitutes an accessory
building (See Figure 8).
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Figure 8: Connecting Roof Minimum Width
.6
Temporary structures such as portable or temporary fabric structures are permitted
only in a side or rear yard, and are subject to the gross floor area, height and
setbacks required for accessory buildings/structures in the applicable zone.
3.6
Fences
.1
Subject to the visual clearance requirements of Section 3.9, fences must comply
with Table 1 and Figure 9.
Table 1 - Maximum Fence Height
Zones
Maximum Fence Height
Front Yard
Side and Rear Yard
Agricultural and Residential
1.2 m
1.85 m
Commercial, Industrial and Public
1.2 m
(1.8 m open mesh)
1.85 m
(3.0 m open mesh)
Figure 9: Fence Height
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.2
Notwithstanding Section 3.6.1:
a.
Where the front parcel line is adjacent to an arterial roadway as identified in
the OCP, the maximum height of a fence in the Agricultural and Residential
zones may be increased to 1.85 m in the front yard; and
b.
For a parcel within a Public zone where an open mesh fence is provided, the
maximum height of the fence may be increased to 3.6 m.
.3
No fence is to be constructed using barbed wire except:
a.
In an Agricultural zone and only for the containment of livestock; and
b.
In Industrial or Public zones, or in the C3, ASC and GSC zones, if the barbed
wire is kept above a height of 1.85 m.
.4
No fence is to be constructed using electrified wire except in an Agricultural zone
and only for the containment of livestock.
.5
No fence in any zone is to be constructed using razor wire, ribbon wire, ultra-barrier
wire, or any similar materials.
3.7
Height Exceptions
.1
Where a zone includes a regulation entitled "Maximum Height", or where this may
be placed, constructed, sunk into, erected, moved, sited, altered or enlarged in a
manner that permits the exceeding of the height specified for the zone in which the
building or structure is located. For certainty, maximum height in any zone may vary
according to the use of the building or structure.
.2
Any of the following may exceed the maximum height regulations of this Bylaw:
a.
Chimney stacks;
b.
Church spire, belfry;
c.
Communication towers;
d.
Dome, cupola;
e.
Hose and fire alarm tower;
f.
Flag pole, lighting pole;
g.
HVAC equipment;
h.
Industrial cranes;
i.
Mechanical appurtenance on rooftops, including satellite dishes or other
telecommunications apparatus used for domestic or commercial purposes;
j.
Monument, sculpture;
k.
Radio and television tower or antenna;
l.
Stadium bleachers;
m. Storage silos;
n.
Skylights;
o.
Transmission tower; and
p.
Water tower.
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.3
Any communication tower, radio and television tower or similar structure that is
self-supporting or is supported by guy wires must be setback from any parcel line a
minimum distance of 25 m or the height of the tower, whichever is less.
3.8
Permitted Projections into Setbacks
.1
The following may project a maximum of 0.6 m in to the minimum required
setbacks:
a.
Eaves, cornices, belt courses and other similar architectural features.
b.
Windows and sills.
.2
Structural features such as chimneys and cantilevered floor spaces, with a maximum
length of 2.4 m, may project a maximum of 0.6 m into the minimum required
setbacks as shown in Figure 10.
.3
The following may project a maximum of 1.2 m or 50%, whichever is less, into the
required interior and exterior side parcel line setbacks and 3.0 m or 50%, whichever
is less, into the required front and rear parcel line setbacks:
a.
Steps, covered or uncovered, with a maximum length of 2.5 m;
b.
Balconies, patios or decks, covered or uncovered, that are no more than 40%
of the length of the wall from which they are projecting;
c.
Fabric canopies, sunshades or awnings supported only by the wall of the
building from which they are projecting, that are no more than 40% of the
length of the wall from which they are projecting;
d.
None of the allowable projections in this section may be enclosed.
.4
The following may project into a front yard or side yard provided that that they are
located no closer than 4.5 m to a parcel line in an Industrial zone and 6.0 m to a
parcel line in a Commercial zone:
a.
Fuel pump island.
Figure 10: Permitted Projections into Setbacks (Chimney Example)
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3.9
Visual Clearance at Intersections
In all zones, no fence, wall or structure is to be erected to a height greater than 1.0 m and
no hedge, bush, shrub, tree or other growth will be maintained or allowed to grow so as
to obstruct vision in the area bounded by the intersecting parcel lines at a street, lane or
roadway corner, or driveway corner and a line joining points along the parcel line edge
6.0 m from their point of intersection as illustrated in Figure 11.
Figure 11: Vision Clearance at Intersections
3.10
Density Bonus Provisions
.1
The maximum density of apartments in the R4 and R5 zones, and the maximum
density of mixed use buildings in the C1, C1-A and C7 zones, may be increased by
the amount indicated in the additional regulations section of the respective zone, if
one or more density bonus amenities are provided in accordance with Table 2
below. In Table 2, Column I sets out the density bonus amenity to be provided and
Column II sets out the added density assigned for the provision of each amenity.
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Table 2 - Density Bonus Amenity Contributions
COLUMN I
AMENITY TO BE PROVIDED
COLUMN II
DENSITY BONUS
a. Provision of accessible dwelling units which cater
to persons with disabilities (e.g. wheelchair
access)
2 units per hectare (per
accessible dwelling unit
provided)
b. Provision of daycare centre
10 persons
11 - 15 persons
16 or more persons
4 units per hectare
6 units per hectare
8 units per hectare
c. Provision of below grade parking facility for at
least 50% of the required off-street parking
10 units per hectare
d. Provision of affordable rental dwelling units in
accordance with an agreement under Section 905
of the Local Government Act
4 units per hectare (per
affordable rental dwelling
unit provided)
.2
For Industrial Work Camp Accommodations the maximum base density of 500
sleeping units (1 person/unit) may be increased to a density of 3000 sleeping units
(1 person/unit), by provision of amenity contributions in accordance with Table 2a
below.
Table 2a - Density Bonus Amenity Contribution for Industrial Work Camp Accommodation
COLUMN 1
AMENITY TO BE PROVIDED
COLUMN II
DENSITY BONUS
a. The provision of a cash payment of $500 per
sleeping unit, paid as each unit becomes
operational, to the Affordable Housing Fund, to
be used in proximity to the contributing property.
501-1000 sleeping units
b. The provision of a cash payment of $750 per
sleeping unit paid as each unit becomes
operational, to the Affordable Housing Fund, to
be used in proximity to the contributing property.
1001-2000 sleeping units
c. The provision of a cash payment of $1,000 per
sleeping unit paid as each unit becomes
operational, to the Affordable Housing Fund, to
be used in proximity to the contributing property.
2001-3000 sleeping units
3.11
Storefront Cannabis Retail Sales
.1
"Drive thru sales" will not be permitted in relation to a Storefront Cannabis
Retail Use.
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.2
No Storefront Cannabis Retail Use shall be located within a distance of 300
metres from any School Property. This distance is measured in a radius from
the School Property Line to any portion of the Storefront Cannabis Retail Use.
.3
No Storefront Cannabis Retail Use will be established within a 100 metre
distance from another Storefront Cannabis Retail Use. This measurement is
taken in a radius from the primary entrance.
.4
Only one (1) Storefront Cannabis Retail Use will be permitted per parcel.
3.12
Microbrewery/Craft Distillery
.1
All processes, functions, and mechanical equipment associated with the use are
limited to manufacturing activities which are not deemed to be noxious or
offensive to adjacent properties of the general public.
.2
A Microbrewery/Craft Distillery in any commercial zone must include a
dedicated lounge area for customers to purchase alcohol products for onsite
consumption that is endorsed by the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch.
4.0
FLOODPLAIN SPECIFICATIONS
4.1
Floodplain Designation
The following land is designated as floodplain as per Section 910 of the Local Government
Act:
.1
Land designated as floodplain within the boundaries of the City of Terrace and as
shown in the Official Community Plan;
.2
Land lower than the flood levels specified in Section 4.2; and
.3
Land within the setbacks specified in Section 4.3.
4.2
Flood Level
The following elevations are specified as the flood level, except that where more than one
flood level is applicable, the higher elevation is the flood level:
.1
The flood level for a specific parcel, as shown on the floodplain map in the Official
Community Plan;
.2
3.0 m above the natural boundary of Spring Creek;
.3
1.5 m above the natural boundary of Howe Creek and Heek Brook; or
.4
1.5 m above the natural boundary of any nearby water course.
4.3
Setback
The following distances are specified as the setback, except that where more than one
setback is applicable, the greater distance is the setback:
.1
60.0 m from the natural boundary of Skeena River;
.2
30.0 m from the natural boundary of Kitsumkalum River;
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.3
15.0 m from the natural boundary of Spring Creek;
.4
15.0 m from the natural boundary of Howe Creek and Heek Brook;
.5
15.0 m from the natural boundary of any nearby watercourse; or
.6
7.5 m from any dyke right-of-way.
4.4
Application of Floodplain Specifications
Where a flood level or setback has been specified:
.1
No building used for habitation, business or storage of goods damageable by
floodwaters is to be constructed on a parcel with the elevation of the underside of
the floor system below specified flood level.
.2
No area used for habitation, business or storage of goods susceptible to damage by
floodwaters and no furnace, electrical switchgear or other fixed equipment
damageable by floodwaters is to be located within any building, mobile
manufactured home or unit, or modular home or structure at an elevation such that
the underside of the floor system thereof is below specified flood level.
.3
Any landfill required to support a floor system or pad cannot extend within any
setback from a water course or body of water specified by this bylaw.
.4
Structural support or compacted landfill or a combination of both may be used to
elevate the underside of the floor system or the top of the pad above the flood level
specified in Section 4.2. The structural support or landfill is to be protected against
scour and erosion from flood flows, wave action, ice and other debris.
.5
The Building Inspector, or such person appointed by the Council of the City of
Terrace may require that a British Columbia Land Surveyor's certificate be required
to verify compliance with the flood level and setback specified in Sections 4.2 and
4.3. The cost of verification is assumed by the land owner.
4.5
General Exemptions
.1
The following types of development are exempt from the flood level specified in
Section 4.2 of this Bylaw:
a.
A renovation of an existing building or structure that does not involve an
addition thereto;
b.
An addition to a building or structure, at the original non-conforming floor
elevation, that would increase the size of the building or structure by less than
25% of the ground floor area (excluding carports or garages) existing at the
date of adoption of this Bylaw, provided that the degree of nonconformity
regarding setback is not increased;
c.
That portion of a building or structure to be used as a carport, garage or
entrance foyer;
d.
Farm buildings other than dwelling units and closed-sided livestock housing;
and
e.
Industrial uses, other than main electrical switchgear, are exempt from the
flood level specified in Section 4.2 of this Bylaw, provided the use is located
with the underside of a wooden floor system or the top of pad no lower than
0.6 m lower than the specified flood level.
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4.6
Site Specific Exemptions
In accordance with Section 524 of the Local Government Act the City of Terrace may provide an
exemption from the provisions of Sections 4.2 (Flood Level) or 4.3 (Setback) of this Bylaw subject
to the following conditions.
.1
The property owner shall submit a completed application, provided by the City of
Terrace, requesting a site specific exemption from the provisions of Sections 4.2
and/or 4.3 of this bylaw.
.2
The property owner, at their own expense and subject to the terms and conditions
of the City of Terrace, shall provide a certified technical report from a Qualified
Professional, indicating how the land may be safely developed for the intended use.
.3
The property owner, at their own expense and to the satisfaction of the City of
Terrace, shall prepare and register a restrictive covenant under Section 219 of the
Land Title Act in favour of the City of Terrace that includes:
a.
the conditions that enable the land to be safely used for the intended use
according to the terms of a technical report prepared by a Qualified
Professional, which will form part of the restrictive covenant;
b.
that the land be developed in accordance with all requirements and guidelines
set out in a technical report prepared by a Qualified Professional including the
construction or alteration of any buildings or structures on the land;
c.
acknowledgment that there is potential flood or erosion danger to the land,
and;
d.
the release and indemnification of the City of Terrace from liability in the event
any damage is caused by flooding or erosion.
.4
For the purposes of this section a Qualified Professional means an engineer or
geoscientist experienced and trained in geotechnical study and geohazard
assessment and who is registered or licensed under the provisions of the Engineers
and Geoscientists Act.
.5
None of the provisions in this section (Section 4.6) are a substitute for any
requirements under Section 56 of the Community Charter.
4.7
Property Specific Exemptions
.1 Despite the regulations within Section 4.0 Flood Specifications, the following
provisions shall apply:
a. The setback from the natural boundary of the Skeena River shall be 20 m on Lot
1, District Lot 360 and 369, Range 5, Coast District, Plan EPP43728
b. The setback from the natural boundary of the Skeena River shall be 20 m on Lot
B, District Lot 360, Range 5, Coast District, Plan EPP40634
c. The setback from the natural boundary of Heek Brook shall be 7.5 m on Lot B,
District Lot 977, Range 5, Coast District, Plan BCP42100
d. The setback from the natural boundary of the Skeena River shall be 19.9 meters
on Lot 1 of District Lot 360, Range 5 Coast District, Plan BCP6039 only as shown
on Explanatory Plan BCP6042.
e. The setback from the natural boundary of the Skeena River shall be 40.0 metres
on Lot A, District Lot 360, Range 5, Coast District, Plan PRP14815.
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f. The setback from the natural boundary of the Skeena River shall be 4.0 metres
on Lot 7, District Lot 615, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 4539.
5.0
SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING
5.1
Screening and landscaping are required under the following conditions:
.1
All portions of a developed parcel not covered by buildings, structures, or paved
areas must be landscaped.
.2
Except in the C1, C1-A, C6 and C7 zones, a landscaping strip of a minimum 2.5 m in
width must be provided along the parcel lines which are adjacent to a street.
.3
On all Commercial and Industrial zoned parcels, screening of not less than 1.8 m in
height must be provided between any outdoor storage or off-street parking areas
and any adjacent Residential zoned parcel.
.4
On all Industrial zoned parcels, screening of not less than 1.8 m in height must be
provided between any Industrial buildings or structures and an adjacent
Commercial or Residential zoned parcel.
.5
On all Commercial zoned parcels, screening of not less than 1.8 m in height must be
provided between any commercial buildings or structures and an adjacent Industrial
or Residential zoned parcel.
.6
On Commercial, Industrial and Multi-family zoned parcels screening of not less than
1.8 m in height must be provided for any waste collection or diversion bins by means
of an enclosure structure, fencing or landscape plantings or a combination thereof.
6.0
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES
6.1
Solar Energy Structures
In the AR1, AR2, RS1, and R1 Zones, solar energy structures shall be permitted on or within
a principal or accessory building, under the following conditions:
.1
The structure cannot extend beyond the outermost edge of the roof.
.2
The structure cannot exceed the maximum permitted height of the respective zone.
6.2
Solar Energy Structures - Commercial, Industrial, Public and Multi-Family Residential
Zones
In the Commercial, Industrial and Public zones, and in the R3, R4, R5 and R7 zones, solar
energy structures are permitted on or within a principal or accessory building or under
the following conditions:
.1
In the event a solar energy structure is located on or within a principal building, the
structure must not extend vertically beyond the maximum permitted height of the
respective zone by more than 3.0 m.
.2
In the event a solar energy structure is located on or within a principal building, the
structure cannot extend horizontally beyond the outermost edge of the roof.
6.3
Wind Energy Structures - Small Scale
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Small scale wind energy structures generating up to 10.0 kW are a permitted use in the
Public zones and the AR1 and AR2 zones, under the following conditions:
.1
The parcel on which a small scale wind energy structure is located must be 0.5 ha or
greater in size.
.2
All above-ground parts of the small scale wind energy structure must be subject to
the zoning requirements for an accessory building on a parcel.
.3
Only one small scale wind energy structure is permitted on each parcel.
.4
The maximum height of a small scale wind energy structure (including the blades)
must be 12 m, as measured from the finished grade.
.5
A small scale wind energy structure tower shall be wholly contained on a parcel and
have a minimum separation from any parcel line that is a distance equal to 125% of
the total height of the structure (including support structure and blades).
6.4
Geothermal Energy Structures
Geothermal energy structures are permitted in all zones, under the following conditions:
.1
All above-ground parts of the geothermal energy structure shall be subject to the
zoning requirements for an accessory building or structure on a parcel.
.2
The underground geothermal energy components shall be a minimum 3.0 m away
from all adjacent parcels.
.3
Geothermal energy systems requiring access to any watercourses must be
authorized by the Provincial or Federal Government.
6.5
Renewable Energy Systems and Infrastructure
Renewable and co-generation energy devices are permitted in all zones, under the
following conditions:
.1
There must be an active principal use on a parcel in order to locate a private
renewable energy or co-generation device on the Parcel.
6.6
Building / Structure Type
Sustainable building/structure forms that are purposely designed and constructed for the
efficient use of materials, or to reduce energy needs, shall be permitted in all zones and
include, but are not limited to the following:
.1
Passive, net zero, Manufactured Home (Modular) or other off-site manufactured
structures. This does not include Manufactured Home (Mobile) forms of residential
dwellings, which are only permitted within a Manufactured Home Park.
7.0
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS FOR CERTAIN USES OR
CIRCUMSTANCES
7.1
Home Occupation
The following regulations apply to all levels of home occupations:
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.1
All home occupations shall be secondary to a primary residential use on the same
parcel.
.2
All home occupations shall be wholly contained within the principal dwelling or an
accessory building.
.3
No offensive noise, vibration, traffic, smoke, dust, odour, heat, glare, electrical or
radio disturbance shall be produced by a home occupation.
.4
No exterior alterations are permitted that are not consistent with the residential
character of the buildings.
.5
All home occupations require a City of Terrace Business License.
.6
A dwelling unit may have a maximum of two licensed home occupations, only one
of which may be a Level 2 or Level 3 home occupation.
.7
Signs advertising a home occupation are subject to the City of Terrace Sign Bylaw.
.8
All Level 1 home occupations must comply with the following:
a.
A Level 1 home occupation is permitted within all zones that allow residential
buildings.
b.
The total area of a Level 1 home occupation may not exceed 30% of the gross
floor area of the dwelling unit.
c.
There shall be no outside storage related to the home occupation.
d.
A Level 1 home occupation must be carried on only by a member or members
of the household residing in the dwelling unit in which the home occupation is
carried out.
e.
A Level 1 home occupation shall generate no client visits to the property.
f.
No additional off-street parking is required for a Level 1 home occupation.
g.
Level 1 home occupations may include activities such as the following:
i.
Artist studio;
ii.
Web programming, graphic design or writing; and
iii.
Consulting, bookkeeping or accounting.
.9
All Level 2 home occupations must comply with the following:
a.
A Level 2 home occupation is permitted on parcels with a minimum size of 550
m2.
b.
The total area of a Level 2 home occupation may not exceed 30% of the gross
floor area or 90 m2 of the principal building, whichever is less.
c.
There shall be no outside storage related to the home occupation.
d.
A Level 2 home occupation must be carried on by a member or members of
the household residing in the dwelling unit in which the home occupation is
carried out, and may employ no more than one non-resident employee.
e.
A Level 2 home occupation shall not generate more than twenty client visits
per day and no more than two client visits to the parcel at any given time.
f.
One additional off-street parking space is required for a Level 2 home
occupation.
g.
Level 2 home occupations may include activities such as the following:
i.
Teaching or tutoring;
ii.
Photography studio;
iii.
Personal services such as hairdressing or esthetics;
iv.
Small equipment repair; and
v.
Bed and breakfast.
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1. A bed and breakfast shall operate only within the principal dwelling.
2. A bed and breakfast shall not exceed 4 sleeping units accommodating
a maximum of 2 guests per sleeping unit.
.10 All Level 3 home occupations must comply with the following:
a.
A Level 3 home occupation is permitted only on parcels with a minimum parcel
size of 2,700 m2.
b.
The total area including outdoor storage of a Level 3 home occupation may
not exceed 200 m2.
c.
Outside storage of materials, commodities, or finished products is permitted,
provided that the storage area is screened from adjacent properties and
rights-of-way with solid fencing, landscaping or buildings.
d.
A Level 3 home occupation must be carried on by a member or members of
the household residing in the dwelling unit in which the home occupation is
carried out, and will employ no more than two non-resident employees.
e.
Level 3 home occupations shall not generate more than five client visits to the
site from which the occupation is being operated at any given time.
f.
One additional off-street parking space is required for a Level 3 home
occupation.
g.
Level 3 home occupations may include activities such as the following:
i.
All Level 1 and 2 home occupations;
ii.
Group lessons or counselling, to a maximum of six individuals per session;
iii.
Trade contractor; and
iv.
Vehicle and machinery repair.
.11 Notwithstanding Section 7.1.10, a trade contractor as a Level 3 home occupation
shall be limited to parcels zoned AR1 or AR2, subject to the following regulations:
a.
7.5 m minimum side and rear parcel line setbacks shall be required from all
associated storage and accessory buildings.
b.
A maximum floor area of 90 m2 in accessory building(s) shall be permitted with
this Level 3 home occupation.
c.
A maximum outdoor storage area of 70 m2 shall be permitted with this Level
3 home occupation. Outdoor storage areas shall be screened as per Section 5.0
of this Bylaw.
d.
A maximum of three non-resident (not living in the household) employees
shall be permitted.
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7.2
Shipping Containers
Shipping containers are permitted under the following conditions:
.1
Shipping containers are permitted in the C3, M1, M3, ASC, GSC and AO zones for
storage use only, and in the M2 zone for any of the uses permitted in the zone.
.2
Shipping containers must not be used in the C3, M1, M3, ASC and GSC zones as
workspaces, assembly shops, dwelling units or any other form of accommodation,
including offices.
.3
Shipping containers must not be permanently placed on any zone that is not listed
in Section 7.2.1.
.4
Shipping containers are not permitted within the front yard, or in any areas required
for landscaping or off-street parking.
.5
Shipping containers must not be located on any highway, sidewalk or trail, or in any
location that blocks or interferes with vehicle or pedestrian movement.
.6
Shipping containers must be screened from adjacent properties and rights-of-way
with fencing, landscaping or by being placed behind, between or within buildings.
.7
Shipping containers must not display any logos or otherwise be used as a sign.
.8
Shipping containers must not exceed a height of 2.6 m in the C3, M1, M3, ASC, GSC
and AO zones.
.9
The maximum number of shipping containers located on a parcel in the C3, M1, M3,
ASC and GSC zones must not exceed one for the first 0.4 hectare of parcel area and
one for each additional 0.4 hectare of parcel area, to a maximum of two shipping
containers in the C3 zone and four shipping containers in the M1, M3, ASC, GSC and
AO zones.
.10 There is no limit to the number of shipping containers permitted on a parcel zoned
M2.
.11 Notwithstanding Section 7.2.3, one shipping container must be permitted in any
zone on a temporary basis during the construction of a building or structure on the
same parcel, on the condition that the container is used only for storage and is
removed prior to the completion of the building and issuance of occupancy.
7.3
Secondary Suites
Secondary suites where permitted in this Bylaw must comply with the following:
.1
A secondary suite is permitted in a single detached dwelling and semi-detached
dwelling in the AR1, AR2, RS1, and R1 zones.
.2
A secondary suite is not permitted in conjunction with the keeping of boarders or
the operation of a bed and breakfast.
.3
A secondary suite is not permitted in conjunction with the operation of Level 2 or 3
home occupations, unless the minimum parcel size is 650 m2.
.4
One off-street parking space must be provided for the secondary suite.
.5
A secondary suite must be located on a parcel which forms a single real estate
entity. Strata titling of a secondary suite is not permitted.
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7.4
Temporary Use Permits
In accordance with Section 492, up to and including Section 497 of the Local Government
Act, Temporary Use Permits may be issued to permit uses that would not otherwise be
permitted on parcel.
.1
Temporary Use Permit may be allowed only within the following areas:
a.
Agricultural zones;
b.
Industrial zones;
c.
Public zones;
d.
C3 Service Commercial zone;
e.
GSC Groundside Commercial zone; and
f.
ASC Airside Commercial zone.
.2
A Temporary Use Permit may:
a.
Allow a Commercial or Industrial use not permitted in the area;
b.
Specify conditions under which the temporary use may be carried on; and
c.
Allow and regulate the construction of buildings or structures in respect of the
temporary use for which the permit is issued.
.3
The following general conditions shall be considered before a Temporary Use Permit
is issued:
a.
The consistency of the proposed use with the Official Community Plan
designation for the land, any neighbourhood plan applying to the land and any
other relevant policies adopted by Council.
b.
The nature and extent of any community benefit from the proposed use if it is
not consistent with any such plan or Council policy.
c.
If the proposed use is of a temporary nature or whether it would be more
appropriate for the City to consider permitting the use by rezoning.
d.
The compatibility and impact of the proposed use, including its operation,
function, appearance and intensity of use on the surrounding area.
e.
The plan for relocation of the proposed use once the permit has lapsed.
.4
A Temporary Use Permit may specify:
a.
The demolition of a building or structure associated with the permit or the
restoration of land as described in the permit to a condition specified in the
permit by the date specified in the permit.
b.
That the applicant deposit securities to guarantee the performance of the
terms of the permit.
c.
The form of security and means for determining when there is default under
the permit and the amount of the security that forfeits to the local government
in the event of default.
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8.0
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
8.1.
Application of Regulations
Off-street parking and loading, in respect of a use permitted under this Bylaw shall be
provided and maintained in accordance with the regulations of this section.
8.2.
Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces for Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
.1
The number of off-street parking spaces for any use shall be calculated in
accordance with Tables 3 and 4 respectively, in which Column I classifies the types
of uses and Column II sets out the number of required off-street parking spaces that
are to be provided for each use in Column I.
.2
In respect of a use permitted under this Bylaw which is not specifically referred to
in Column I of Table 3 or Table 4, the number of off-street parking spaces is
calculated on the basis of the requirements for a similar use that is listed in Table 3
or Table 4.
.3
The number of off-street motor vehicle parking spaces required for any use in the
C1, C1-A, and C7 zones may be reduced through a Development Variance Permit or
Development Permit, as outlined below:
a.
C1 zone - Up to 50% reduction of the total number of spaces required;
b.
C1-A and C7 zones - Up to 25% reduction of the total number of spaces
required; and
c.
C1, C1-A and C7 zones - Up to 75% of the total number of spaces required for
any use may be provided through Cash-in-Lieu payment.
.4
The variances in Section 8.2.3 will be considered as a means to support downtown
revitalization efforts to encourage a compact and walkable downtown core, and to
support sustainable modes of transportation in the downtown area.
.5
Where the calculation of the required off-street parking spaces results in a fraction,
one parking space shall be provided in respect of the fraction.
.6
Where seating spaces is the basis for a unit of measurement under this section and
consists of benches, pews, booths or similar seating accommodation, each 0.5 m of
width of such seating shall be deemed to be one seat or seating place.
.7
Where more than one use is located on a parcel, or where more than one use is
located within a building, the total number of parking spaces to be required must
recognize the multiple uses and determine the number of spaces required based on
the various portions of the parcel or buildings dedicated to each use.
.8
Where more than one standard may apply to a use, the standard requiring the
greatest number of parking spaces shall be used.
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.9
Prohibited Vehicle Parking:
a. Except when loading or unloading or while temporarily parked to carry out
business or construction on a parcel, the number of Commercial or Contractor
Vehicles or Contracting Equipment permitted to park on an Agricultural or
Residential zoned parcel shall be as follows:
i.
None on R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 zoned lots except where a vehicle or
equipment is used on-site for snow removal, is owned by a strata
corporation and is stored in a dedicated, on-site, screened
compound or accessory structure.
ii.
None on RS1 zoned lots with a parcel size less than 2700 m².
iii.
One on RS1 zoned lots with a parcel size greater than 2700 m² and
less than 4,100 m². Parking must be in the rear or side yard.
iv.
Not more than two on and RS1 zoned lots with a parcel size 4,100
m² or greater. Parking must be in the rear or side yard.
v.
No more than four, of which only one can be a commercial vehicle,
may be parked on AR1 and AR2 zoned lots. Parking must be in the
rear or side yard. This does not include vehicles or equipment used
exclusively for agriculture purposes on the parcel.
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Amended by
Bylaw 2305-2024
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Table 3 - Required Off-Street Parking Spaces for Motor Vehicles
COLUMN I
Use
COLUMN II
Required Number of Spaces
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Ambulance Station
Amusement Arcade
Appliance Service/Repair Shop
Automobile Service/Repair Shop
Automobile Rental Shop
Automobile Service/Equipment
Service Shop
1 per dwelling
1 and 1 per bay
1 per 40 m² of gross floor area
1 per 40 m² of gross floor area
1 per 40 m² of gross floor area
1 per 40 m² of gross floor area and 1 per rented
vehicle
1.5 per bay (parking spaces to match bay size)
Bed and Breakfast
Boat Sales Store
Bowling Alley
1 per guest room
1 per 70 m² of gross floor area and 1 per 400 m² of
display area
2 per bowling lane
College/University
Community Care Facility, Residential
10 per classroom
1 per 4 beds
Daycare Centre
Dormitory
1 per 30 m2 of gross floor area
1 per 2 beds
Entertainment Facility
Equipment Sales and Rental Store
(including heavy equipment)
1 per 8 seating spaces
1 per 70 m² of gross floor area and 1 per 400 m²
display area and 2 per parts department
Financial Institution
Fire Station
Funeral Home
1 per 30 m2 of gross floor area
3 per bay
1 per 30 m2 of gross floor area and 1 per 8 seating
places in a chapel/viewing room
Golf Course
Golf Driving Range
4 per hole
1 per tee
Health Services Facility
Home Occupation - Level 1
Home Occupation - Level 2 or 3
Hospital, Extended Care
Hospital, General
Hostel
Hotel/Motel
1 per 30 m2 of gross floor area
No spaces required
1 per home occupation
1 per 2 beds for employee parking and 1 per 4 beds
for visitor parking
1 per 2 beds for employee parking and 1 per 4 beds
for visitor parking
1 per 5 beds
0.8 per guest room
Industrial Work Camp
Accommodation
1 per 5 sleeping units
Laboratory and Research Facilities
Laundromat
1 per 40 m² of gross floor area
1 per 4 washing machines
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Bylaw 2305-2024
City of Terrace
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COLUMN I
Use
COLUMN II
Required Number of Spaces
Mini-Storage Facility
Mobile Home
Multi-Family Dwelling
1 per 180 m² of gross floor area
1 per dwelling unit
1.25 per bachelor and 1 bedroom units, 1.5 per 2
and 3 bedroom units, and 0.5 per each bedroom
exceeding 3 bedrooms; fifteen percent (15%) of
these spaces clearly marked as visitor parking
Nightclub
1 per 5 seats
Office
1 per 30 m² of gross floor area
Personal Service Establishment
Place of Worship
Police Station
Post Office
Pub
1 per 30 m2 of gross floor area
1 per 8 seating spaces
1 per 30 m² of gross floor area except garages
1 per 30 m² of gross floor area
1 per 5 seats
Radio/Television Station
Recreation Facility (indoor/outdoor)
Rental Shop (not including heavy
equipment)
Restaurant
Restaurant, Drive-Thru
Retail Store
1 per 40 m² of gross floor area
1 per 8 seats or persons
1 per 40 m² of gross floor area
1 per 5 seating spaces
3 per window plus 1 per 5 seating spaces
1 per 30 m² of gross floor area
School, Kindergarten/Elementary
School, Secondary
Secondary Suites
Semi-Detached Dwelling
Service/Repair of Small Items
Shopping Centre
Single Detached Dwelling
2 per classroom
5 per classroom
1 per dwelling unit
1 per dwelling unit
1 per 40 m² of gross floor area
1 per 20 m² of gross floor area
1 per dwelling
Taxi Facility
Trade Contractor
Transportation use
1 per cab and 1 per 30 m2 of gross floor area
1 per 50 m2 of gross floor area contained in building
1 per 10 m2 of waiting room area
Vacation Accommodadtion
Vehicle Salvage Operation
Veterinary Clinic
1 per guest room
1 per 400 m² gross yard area up to 400 m² and 1 per
1,000 m² gross yard area thereafter
1 per 30 m2 of gross floor area
Warehouse
Wholesale Establishment
1 per 180 m² of gross floor area
1 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
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Table 4 - Required Off-Street Parking Spaces for Bicycles
COLUMN I
Use
COLUMN II
Required Number of Spaces
Apartment or Multi-Family
Dwelling in a Mixed Use Building
0.25 bicycle parking, short-term spaces per dwelling unit
0.5 bicycle parking, long-term spaces per dwelling unit
Office
1 bicycle parking, short-term space for each 150.0 m2 of
gross floor area
1 bicycle parking, long-term space per 10 offices or
workstations
Commercial Uses (excluding office)
1 bicycle parking, short-term space for each 150 m2 of gross
floor area
Institutional Facility
5 bicycle parking, short-term spaces per public building
entrance
School (Post-Secondary)
3 bicycle parking, short-term spaces per classroom
0.25 bicycle parking, long-term spaces per classroom
School (Elementary or Secondary)
4 bicycle parking, short-term spaces per classroom
8.3.
Off-street parking spaces in the C1, C1-A, C2 and C7 zones shall be provided as follows:
.1
Off-street parking spaces may be provided on the parcel.
.2
Off-street parking spaces may be provided within a walking distance of 230 m from
the parcel, provided the spaces are available for the lifetime of the use served, by
means of a covenant and easement or access agreement registered in the Land Title
Office.
.3
Cash-in-lieu at the rate specified in the Planning Fees Bylaw and amendments
thereto may be provided for required off-street parking spaces, under the following
conditions:
a. The required number of off-street parking spaces cannot be provided on the
subject parcel, or on a parcel located within 230 m from the subject parcel.
b. Payment must be deposited in a reserve fund to assist in providing downtown
off-street parking spaces or facilities to support sustainable modes of
transportation.
8.4.
Off-Street Parking Standards
.1
The minimum parking space dimensions for motor vehicles, not including
commercial vehicles, shall be in accordance with Table 5 and Figure 12.
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
City of Terrace
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.2
Table 5 - Off-Street Motor Vehicle Parking Dimensions
Angle
(Degree)
Space
Width
Space
Length
Driveway
Width One-Way
Driveway
Width Two-Way
A
B
C
D
E
0°
3.0 m
7.3 m
3.5 m
6.0 m
30°
2.8 m
6.1 m
3.5 m
6.0 m
45°
2.8 m
5.8 m
4.0 m
6.0 m
60°
2.8 m
5.5 m
5.5 m
6.0 m
90°
2.8 m
5.5 m
7.0 m
7.0 m
Figure 12 - Off-Street Motor Vehicle Parking Dimensions
.3
All off-street motor vehicle parking spaces shall have a minimum 2.1 m overhead
height clearance.
.4
Adequate provision shall be made for vehicle movement to all off-street motor
vehicle parking spaces at all times by means of unobstructed maneuvering aisles
and cross aisles, having widths not less than:
a.
7.0 m, where parking spaces are located at 90° to the maneuvering aisle
providing access to the space.
b.
6.0 m, where parking spaces are located at 60° or less to the maneuvering aisle
providing access to the space.
c.
One-way cross aisles shall have a minimum width of 4.0 m. Two-way cross
aisles shall have a minimum width of 7.0 m. Cross aisles are traffic corridors
connecting maneuvering aisles.
d.
All parking and loading areas shall be provided with adequate curbs in order
to retain all vehicles within such permitted parking areas, and ensure that
required fences, walls, hedges or landscaped areas, as well as any buildings,
will be protected from parked vehicles.
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e.
Parking and loading areas shall be surfaced with:
i.
An asphalt, concrete, brick or similar pavement that provides a surface
which is durable and dust-free and shall be graded and drained as to
properly dispose of all surface water.
ii.
A permeable surface material, including porous pavement, pervious unit
paver systems or unit grass pave systems, that allows all precipitation
events to infiltrate into the underlying soil.
iii.
In the case of single detached and semi-detached dwellings, an
alternative finished surface treatment such as crushed gravel.
f.
All parking and loading areas shall illuminate to a minimum of 5.8 lux/ m2.
g.
Any lighting installed to illuminate a parking space, loading space or parking
facility shall be directed to that parking area and not on any adjacent parcels.
8.5.
Accessible Motor Vehicle Parking Spaces
All commercial, industrial, public and apartment uses must provide 4% of the total
required number of off-street motor vehicle parking spaces or a minimum of 1 space,
whichever is greater, for the use of persons with physical disabilities. Each space shall
comply with the requirements of the British Columbia Building Code and must be:
.1
A minimum of 3.7 m in width;
.2
Located as close as reasonably possible to a building entrance;
.3
Be clearly identified as an accessible parking space.
8.6.
Off-Street Loading Requirements
.1
The number of loading spaces required for any use shall be calculated in accordance
with Table 6, in which Column I classifies the types of uses and floor area thresholds,
and Column II sets out the number of required loading spaces that are to be
provided for each use and threshold in Column I.
.2
Where the calculation of the required off-street loading spaces results in a fraction,
one loading space shall be provided in respect of the fraction.
.3
Off-street loading spaces shall be located on the same parcel as the use they serve.
.4
No use may be undertaken on any parcel unless the off-street loading requirements
in this Bylaw have been met for that use.
.5
Off-street parking spaces shall not be counted as off-street loading spaces.
.6
Each off-street loading space shall not be less than 8.0 m in length, 3.5 m in width
and provide no less than 4.0 m of overhead height clearance.
.7
Loading spaces on a parcel shall not interfere with vehicle traffic, pedestrian
movement or access to off-street parking spaces.
.8
Where more than one use is located on a parcel, or where more than one use is
located within a building, the total number of off-street loading spaces to be
required must recognize the multiple uses and determine the number of spaces
required based on the various portions of the parcel or buildings dedicated to each
use.
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
City of Terrace
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.9
Table 6 - Required Off-Street Loading Spaces
COLUMN I
Use
COLUMN II
Required
Number of
Spaces
Commercial Uses
Buildings/structures which have less than 500 m2 of gross floor area
Buildings/structures which have between 500 m2 to 2,000 m2 of gross floor area
Buildings/structures which have more than 2,000 m2 of gross floor area
For every hotel, motel or hostel
1
2
3
1
Industrial Uses
Buildings/structures which have less than 1,500 m2 of gross floor area
Buildings/structures which have between 1,500 and 3,000 m2 of gross floor area
Buildings/structures which have more than 3,000 m2 of gross floor space
1
2
3
Institutional Uses
Buildings/structures which have less than 2,800 m2 of gross floor area
Buildings/structures which have 2,800 m2 or more gross floor area
1
2
Residential Uses
For every 2,000 m2 of gross floor area used for apartment units
1
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9.0
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES
The area within the boundaries of the City of Terrace shall be divided into the zones
identified in Column I and described in Column II of Table 7.
Table 7 - Establishment of Zones
COLUMN I
Zones
COLUMN II
Description
Agricultural
AR1
Agricultural
AR2
Rural
Residential
R1
Low Density Residential
R2
Low Density Multi-Family Residential
R3
Townhouse Multi-Family Residential
R4
Medium Density Multi-Family Residential
R5
High Density Multi-Family Residential
R6
Manufactured Home Residential
R7
Hillside Residential
RS1
Rural Suburban Residential
RB1
Bare Land Strata Small Lot Residential
Commercial
C1
Central Business Commercial
C1-A
Urban Commercial
C2
Shopping Centre Commercial
C3
Service Commercial
C4
Neighbourhood Commercial
C5
Local Commercial
C6
C7
Recreation Commercial
Downtown Cultural
ASC
Airside Commercial
GSC
Groundside Commercial
Industrial
M1
Light Industrial
M2
Heavy Industrial
M2A
Heavy Industrial
M3
Resource Extraction Industrial
M4
Industrial Office Park
Public
AO
Airport Operations
P1
Public and Institutional
P2
Park and Recreation
P3
Open Space/Natural
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Bylaw 2170-2019
Bylaw 2234-2021
Bylaw 2305-2024
City of Terrace
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9.1
Zone Title
The correct name of each zone provided for in this Bylaw is set out in Column I of Table 7.
The zone names and grouping into categories reflects the predominant uses for the
respective zones, but mixed uses and uses from other categories may be permitted in
accordance with the detailed listing and regulations in each respective zone and this
Bylaw.
9.2
Location of Zones
The location of each zone is established on Schedule B, the Zoning Map of this Bylaw
which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw. The prohibitions, regulations and
requirements of each zone in the Bylaw are applicable to the areas designated on the
Zoning Map with the corresponding alpha-numeric "abbreviation".
9.3
Zone Boundaries
Where a zone boundary is shown on Schedule B, the Zoning Map, as following a feature
such as a highway or rail right-of-way or water course, the centreline of such right-of-way
or water course shall be the zone boundary. Where the zone boundary does not follow a
legally defined line, and where the distances are not specifically indicated, the location of
the zoning boundary shall be determined by the City of Terrace by scaling from the Zoning
Map.
9.4
Zone Regulations
.1
In each zone, the table in the Regulations section sets out the subdivision and
development regulations that apply to all parcels in that zone. Column I of the table
sets out the matter to be regulated and Column II sets out the regulations.
.2
No building or structure is to be constructed, located or altered which contravenes
the Regulations section of the applicable zone.
.3
Where a zone includes a regulation entitled "Parcel Area", or this Bylaw otherwise
refers to a minimum or maximum parcel area, then no parcel may be created by
subdivision that has an area less than, or greater than, respectively the figure
specified for the zone in which the parcel is located.
.4
Where a zone includes a regulation entitled "Parcel Width", or this bylaw otherwise
refers to a minimum or maximum parcel width, then no parcel may be created by
subdivision that has a parcel width less than, or greater than, respectively the figure
specified for the zone in which the parcel is located.
9.5
Accessory Uses
Uses that are deemed as accessory shall be permitted in all zones provided a primary
use has been established on the parcel.
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
City of Terrace
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10.0 AGRICULTURAL ZONES
10.1
AR1 - Agricultural
Purpose: To identify and preserve suitable land for agricultural use. This zone includes all
lands within the Agricultural Land Reserve.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the AR1 zone:
Primary Uses
- Agriculture
- Intensive Agriculture
- Medical Marihuana Production Facility
- Single Detached Dwelling
Secondary Uses
- Accessory Dwelling Unit
- Family Child Care
- Home Occupation - Level 1, 2 or 3
- Kitchen, Secondary
- Secondary Suite
- Vacation Accommodation
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
In addition to the uses listed in Section 10.1.1, the following site-specific use(s) are
permitted in the AR1 zone, only at the location(s) specified:
a.
Industrial Equipment Sales, Leasing and Storage, on: Southeast ¼ of District Lot
1733, Range 5, Coast District.
b.
Manufacturing, General and Outdoor Storage, limited to explosive
manufacturing, storage and related operations on District Lots 930 and 997,
Range 5, Coast District
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018,
Bylaw 2305-2024
Amended by
Bylaw 2125-2017
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.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
80,000 m2 (8.0 hectares)
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
50.0 m
.3 Minimum Setbacks (Residential Building/Structure)
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
7.5 m
3.0 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
.4 Minimum Setbacks (Accessory Building/Structure)
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
7.5 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
.5 Minimum Setbacks (Agriculture and Intensive
Agriculture Buildings/Structures) unless as specified
elsewhere in the bylaw.
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
25.0 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
.6 Maximum Number of Principal Buildings/Structures
a. residential buildings/structures
b. agricultural buildings/structures
1 per parcel
unlimited
.7 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. residential building/structure
b. agricultural building/structure
c. accessory building/structure
d. accessory dwelling unit
9.0 m
12.0 m
5.1 m
9.0 m
.8 Building/Structure Dimensions
a. minimum width of residential
building/structure
b. maximum length to width ratio of residential
building/structure
4.9 m
3:1
.9 Maximum Gross Floor Area of Accessory
Buildings/Structures
a. accessory building/structure
b. accessory dwelling unit
90 m2
90 m2
.10 Parking
Required as per
Section 8.0
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Bylaw 2305-2024
City of Terrace
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.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
A medical marijuana production facility shall only be permitted if the use is
located within the Agricultural Land Reserve and a minimum distance of 30 m
from all parcel lines.
b.
A family child care shall only be permitted in a single detached dwelling or a
non-agricultural accessory building/structure.
c.
In addition to the setbacks required in Sections 10.1.3. the following
minimum setbacks are required:
i.
All Agriculture and Intensive Agriculture buildings and structures
must be located at least 30 metres from any other zone boundary.
ii.
Confined livestock/poultry areas must be located at least 30 metres
from a watercourse.
iii.
The storage of compost and agriculture waste must be at least 60
metres from any other zone boundary and 30 metres from the
natural boundary of a watercourse, including the Eby Street
drainage extension.
iv.
All Agriculture and Intensive Agriculture buildings and structures
must have a minimum separation of 3.0 m from any adjacent
building or structure.
d.
Greenhouses
i.
Greenhouses with a gross floor area of 90 m² or less are considered an
accessory building/structure and must meet all the regulations for
accessory buildings and structures required in Section 10.1.3.
ii.
Greenhouses with a gross floor area greater than 90 m² are
considered an agriculture building/structure and must meet all the
regulations for agriculture buildings and structures required in
Section 10.1.3.
iii.
Lighting is permitted in all greenhouses but must be installed so that
glare or bright light does not negatively impact neighbouring
properties.
e.
In addition to Section 10.1.3.4, a building or structure accessory to a residential
use must be located within 25 metres of the front lot line or within 15 metres of
a residential building.
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
City of Terrace
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10.2
AR2 - Rural
Purpose: To provide for compatible agricultural and residential uses on large un-serviced
parcels in a rural setting.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the AR2 zone:
Primary Uses
- Agriculture
- Single Detached Dwelling
Secondary Uses
- Accessory Dwelling Unit
- Family Child Care
- Home Occupation - Level 1, 2 or 3
- Kitchen, Secondary
- Secondary Suite
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
In addition to the uses listed in section 10.2.1, the following site-specific use(s) are
permitted in the AR2 zone, only at the location(s) specified:
a.
Intensive Agriculture, limited to an egg production facility with a maximum
capacity of 80,000 egg laying chicken hens, on the property legally described as
Lot 1, District Lot 977, Range 5, Coast District, Plan EPP7399
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Bylaw 2305-2024
Amended by
Bylaw 2258-2022
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.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
20,000 m2 (2.0 hectares)
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
30.0 m
.3 Minimum Setbacks (Residential Building/Structure)
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
7.5 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
7.5 m
.4 Minimum Setbacks (Accessory Building/Structure)
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
7.5 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
.5 Minimum Setbacks (Agriculture
Buildings/Structures) unless as specified elsewhere
in the Bylaw.
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
25.0 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
.6 Maximum Number of Principal Buildings/Structures
a. residential buildings/structures
b. agricultural buildings/structures
1 per parcel
unlimited
.7 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. residential building/structure
b. agricultural building/structure
c. accessory building/structure
d. accessory dwelling unit
9.0 m
12.0 m
5.1 m
9.0 m
.8 Building/Structure Dimensions
a. minimum width of residential
building/structure
b. maximum length to width ratio of residential
building/structure
4.9 m
3:1
.9 Maximum Gross Floor Area of Accessory
Buildings/Structures
a. accessory building/structure
b. accessory dwelling unit
90 m2
90 m2
.10 Parking
Required as per
Section 8.0
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Bylaw 2305-2024
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
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.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
A family child care must only be permitted in a single detached dwelling or a
non-agricultural accessory building/structure.
b.
Each AR2 parcel is permitted 3.0 Agricultural Units per hectare to a maximum of
10 Agricultural Units.
i.
Agricultural Units will be calculated to the second decimal space,
rounding up.
(E.g.: 0.923 ha x 3 = 2.769 or 2.77 Agricultural Units)
ii.
Where a fraction occurs when calculating the number of livestock or
poultry permitted the number will be rounded down to the nearest
number representing a whole animal.
(E.g.: 1 horse = 1 Agricultural Unit therefore 2.77 Agricultural Units = 2 horses)
c.
In addition to the setbacks required in Section 10.2.3. the following minimum
setbacks are required:
i.
All Agriculture buildings and structures must be located at least 15
metres from any other zone boundary.
ii.
The storage of compost and agriculture waste must be located at
least 30 metres from any other zone boundary and 15 metres from
the natural boundary of a watercourse.
iii.
All Agriculture buildings and structures must have a minimum
separation of 3.0 m from any adjacent building or structure.
d.
Greenhouses
i.
Greenhouses with a gross floor area of 90 m² or less are considered an
accessory building/structure and must meet all the regulations for
accessory buildings and structures required in Section 10.2.3.
ii.
Greenhouses with a gross floor area greater than 90 m² are
considered an agriculture building/structures and must meet all the
regulations for agriculture buildings and structures required in
Section 10.2.3.
iii.
Lighting is permitted in all greenhouses but must be installed so that
glare or bright light does not negatively impact neighbouring
properties.
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
City of Terrace
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11.0 RESIDENTIAL ZONES
11.1
R1 - Low Density Residential
Purpose: To accommodate a maximum of four dwelling units on a parcel in a variety of
low-density, ground-oriented housing forms.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the R1 zone:
Parcel area less than
600 m2
Parcel area greater
than 600 m2
Parcel depth greater
than 85 m
Primary
Uses
- Semi Detached
Dwelling
- Single Detached
Dwelling
- Semi Detached
Dwelling
- Single Detached
Dwelling
- Townhouse
- Semi Detached
Dwelling
- Single Detached
Dwelling
Secondary
Uses
- Accessory Dwelling
Unit
- Family Child Care
- Home Occupation -
Level 1 or 2
- Kitchen, Secondary
- Secondary Suite
- Accessory Dwelling
Unit
- Family Child Care
- Home Occupation -
Level 1 or 2
- Kitchen, Secondary
- Secondary Suite
- Accessory Dwelling
Unit
- Family Child Care
- Home Occupation -
Level 1 or 2
- Kitchen, Secondary
- Secondary Suite
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
In addition to the uses listed in Section 11.1.1, the following site-specific use(s) are
permitted in the R1 zone, at the location(s) specified:
a.
Home Occupation - Level 3, on: Lot 11, DL 977, Range 5, Coast District, Plan
1055.
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Bylaw 2305-2024
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
56
.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
Parcel area less
than 600 m2
Parcel area greater
than 600 m2
Parcel depth
greater than 85 m
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
500 m2
500 m2
500 m2
.2 Maximum Parcel Area
800 m2
800 m2
800 m2
.3 Minimum Parcel Width
12.0 m
12.0 m
12.0 m
.4 Maximum Parcel Width
20.0 m
20.0 m
20.0 m
.5 Minimum Setbacks
(Residential
Buildings/Structures)
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
6.0 m
1.2 m
2.0 m
7.5 m
6.0 m
1.5 m
2.0 m
7.5 m
6.0 m
1.5 m
2.0 m
55 m
.6 Minimum Setbacks
(Accessory
Buildings/Structures)
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
7.5 m
1.2 m
2.0 m
1.5 m
7.5 m
1.5 m
2.0 m
1.5 m
7.5 m
1.5 m
2.0 m
1.5 m
.7 Maximum Parcel Coverage
50%
45%
45%
.8 Maximum Density
4 dwelling units
4 dwelling units
4 dwelling units
.9 Maximum Number of
Principal and Accessory
Buildings/Structures
a. residential
buildings/structures
b. accessory
buildings/structures
without dwelling units
(30 m2 and larger)
c. accessory
buildings/structures
with dwelling units
(30 m2 and larger)
1 per parcel
1 per parcel
2 per parcel
1 per parcel
1 per parcel
2 per parcel
1 per parcel
1 per parcel
2 per parcel
.10 Maximum
Building/Structure Height
a. residential
buildings/structures
b. accessory
buildings/structures
without dwelling units
c. accessory
buildings/structures
with dwelling units
10 m
5.1 m
7.5 m
10 m
5.1 m
7.5 m
10 m
5.1 m
7.5 m
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Bylaw 2305-2024
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
57
.11 Building/Structure
Dimensions
a. minimum width of
residential
buildings/structures
b. maximum length to
width ratio of
residential
buildings/structures
4.9 m
3:1
4.9 m
3:1
4.9 m
3:1
.12 Minimum Footprint
Residential
Buildings/Structures
65 m2
75 m2
75 m2
.13 Maximum Footprint
a. accessory
buildings/structures
without dwelling units
b. accessory
buildings/structures
with dwelling units
55 m2
55 m2
55 m2
65 m2
55 m2
65 m2
.14 Maximum Gross Floor
Area of Accessory
Buildings/Structures
a. accessory
buildings/structures
without dwelling units
b. accessory
buildings/structures
with dwelling units
55 m2
96 m2
55 m2
112 m2
55 m2
112 m2
.15 Distance between Primary
Buildings/Structures and
Accessory
Buildings/Structures with
Dwelling Units
3 m
3 m
3 m
.16 Parking
Required as per
Section 8.0
Required as per
Section 8.0
Required as per
Section 8.0
.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
The maximum residential density is 2 dwelling units if any of the following
apply:
i.
Parcel is not located within the urban containment boundary as
established in the Official Community Plan;
ii.
Parcel is not connected to municipal water;
iii.
Parcel is not connected to municipal sanitary sewer;
iv.
Parcel area exceeds 4,050 m2.
b.
A family child care shall only be permitted in a single detached dwelling.
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Bylaw 2305-2024
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
58
c.
Townhouse dwelling units must have a minimum of two dwelling units oriented
to the Front Parcel Line.
d.
Semi-detached dwelling units must have a minimum of one dwelling unit
oriented to the Front Parcel Line.
e.
In addition to Sections 11.1.3.5(c) and 11.1.3.6(c), where a parcel fronts two
highways the exterior side parcel line setback must be as follows:
i.
A garage, carport or similar structure, attached to a residential building
and oriented toward the exterior side yard, the setback must be a
minimum of 5.5 metres from the exterior side parcel line.
ii.
An accessory building with a garage door or a driveway access oriented
toward the exterior side yard, the setback must be a minimum of
5.5 metres from the exterior side parcel line.
f.
In addition to Section 11.1.3.6(d) on a parcel with a depth greater than 85 m,
the minimum rear parcel line setback for an Accessory Building/Structure with a
dwelling unit is 55 m.
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
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11.2
R2 - Low Density Multi-Family Residential
Purpose: To provide for low density multi-family residential housing forms.
.1
Permitted Uses
Currently no regulations.
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
Currently no regulations.
.3
Regulations
Currently no regulations.
.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
Currently no regulations.
Amended by
Bylaw 2305-2024
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
60
11.3
R3 - Townhouse Multi-Family Residential
Purpose: To provide for medium density, multi-family residential development in the
form of townhouses and other cluster residential development.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the R3 zone:
Primary Uses
- Townhouse
Secondary Uses
- Home Occupation - Level 1
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
a.
Currently no site-specific permitted uses.
.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
950 m2
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
25.0 m
.3 Minimum Setbacks (Residential Building/Structure)
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
7.5 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
7.5 m
.4 Minimum Setbacks (Accessory Building/Structure)
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
7.5 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
1.5 m
.5 Maximum Parcel Coverage
45%
.6 Maximum Density
33 units per hectare
.7 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. residential building/structure
b. accessory building/structure
c. accessory building/structure with secondary suite
10.0 m
5.1 m
7.5 m
.8 Minimum Dwelling Unit Size
46 m2
.9 Minimum Primary Use Building/Structure Footprint
75 m2
.10 Maximum Accessory Building/Structures Footprint
55 m²
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Bylaw 2305-2024
Amended by
Bylaw 2158-2019
Bylaw 2282-2023
Amended by
Bylaw 2305-2024
Amended by
Bylaw 2305-2024
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
61
.11 Maximum Gross Floor Area of Accessory
Buildings/Structures
a. accessory building/structure
b. accessory building/structure with secondary suite
55 m2
90 m2 or 40% of the
gross floor area of
the principal
building/structure,
whichever is less
.12 Parking
Required as per
Section 8.0
.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
Outdoor amenity areas must be provided for residential developments of three
or more dwelling units on a parcel in accordance with the following ratios:
i.
46 m2 for each unit with three or more bedrooms;
ii.
28 m2 for each two bedroom unit;
iii.
19 m2 for each one bedroom unit; and
iv.
9 m2 for each studio unit.
b.
Maximum Number of Accessory Buildings/Structures greater than 10.0 m²
i.
1 per parcel
ii.
1 per phased strata
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Amended by
Bylaw 2170-2019
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
62
11.4
R4 - Medium Density Multi-Family Residential
Purpose: To provide for medium density, multi-family residential development in the
form of apartments and townhouses.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the R4 zone:
Primary Uses
-
Apartment - only on parcels 1500 m² or greater
-
Community Care Facility
-
Townhouse
Secondary Uses
- Daycare Centre
- Home Occupation - Level 1
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
Currently no site-specific permitted uses.
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
63
.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
1,500 m2 (0.15 hectares)
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
30.0 m
.3 Minimum Setbacks (Residential Building/Structure)
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
e. minimum separation between multiple
residential buildings/structures on the same
parcel
6.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
6.0 m
3.0 m
.4 Minimum Setbacks (Accessory Building/Structure)
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
6.0 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
1.5 m
.5 Maximum Parcel Coverage
60%
.6 Maximum Density
a. townhouse
b. apartment
45 units per hectare
70 units per hectare
.7 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. residential building/structure
b. accessory building/structure
9.0 m
5.1 m
.8 Minimum Dwelling Unit Size
46 m2
.9 Maximum Gross Floor Area of Accessory
Buildings/Structures
55 m2
.10 Parking and Loading
Required as per Section 8.0
.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
A daycare centre must only be permitted in conjunction with an apartment or
townhouse, and must not be located in a dwelling unit, but rather in a
dedicated space in an apartment or townhouse building.
b.
The maximum apartment density in the R4 zone may be increased to 90
dwelling units per hectare in accordance with Section 3.10 Density Bonus
Provisions.
c.
The maximum height of an apartment building in the R4 zone may be increased
to 12.0 m if any of the density bonus amenities in Section 3.10 are provided.
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
64
d.
Outdoor amenity areas must be provided for residential developments on a
parcel in accordance with the following ratios:
i. 46 m2 for each unit with three or more bedrooms;
ii.
28 m2 for each two bedroom unit;
iii.
19 m2 for each one bedroom unit; and
iv. 9 m2 for each studio unit.
e.
Maximum Number of Accessory Buildings/Structures greater than 10.0 m²
i.
1 per parcel
ii.
1 per phased strata
Amended by
Bylaw 2305-2024
Amended by
Bylaw 2170-2019
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
65
11.5
R5 - High Density Multi-Family Residential
Purpose: To provide for high density, multi-family residential development in the form of
townhouses and apartments.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the R5 zone:
Primary Uses
-
Apartment - only on parcels 1500 m² or greater
-
Community Care Facility
-
Townhouse
Secondary Uses
-
Daycare Centre
-
Home Occupation - Level 1
.2
Site-Specific Permitted Uses
In addition to the uses listed in Section 11.5.1, the following site-specific use(s) are
permitted in the R5 zone at the location(s) specified:
a. Daycare Centre as a Primary Use on Lot 11, District Lot 361, Range 5, Coast
District, Plan 1103, Except Plan BCP45974
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Amended by
Bylaw 2092-2015
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
66
.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
1,500 m2 (0.15 hectares)
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
30.0 m
.3 Minimum Setbacks (Principal Building/Structure)
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
e. minimum separation between multiple
residential buildings/structures on the same
parcel
6.0 m
6.0 m
6.0 m
6.0 m
3.0 m
.4 Minimum Setbacks (Accessory Building/Structure)
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
6.0 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
1.5 m
.5 Maximum Parcel Coverage
70%
.6 Maximum Density
a. townhouse
b. apartment
55 units per hectare
100 units per hectare
.7 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. residential building/structure
b. accessory building/structure
12.0 m
5.1 m
.8 Minimum Dwelling Unit Size
46 m2
.9 Maximum Gross Floor Area of Accessory
Buildings/Structures
55 m2
.10 Parking and Loading
Required as per
Section 8.0
.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
A daycare centre must only be permitted in conjunction with an apartment or
townhouse, and must not be located in a dwelling unit, but rather in a
dedicated space in an apartment or townhouse building.
b.
The maximum apartment density in the R5 zone may be increased to 140
dwelling units per hectare in accordance with Section 3.10, Density Bonus
Provisions.
c.
The maximum height of an apartment building in the R5 zone may be increased
to 15.0 m if any of the density bonus amenities in Section 3.10 are provided.
d.
Maximum Number of Accessory Buildings/Structures greater than 10.0 m²
i.
1 per parcel
ii.
1 per phased strata
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Bylaw 2170-2019
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
67
11.6
R6 - Manufactured Home Residential
Purpose: To provide for low density residential housing within manufactured home parks.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the R6 zone:
Primary Uses
-
Manufactured Home (Mobile)
-
Manufactured Home Park
Secondary Uses
-
Home Occupation - Level 1
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
In addition to the uses listed in Section 11.6.1, the following site-specific use(s) are
permitted in the R6 zone, at the locations(s) specified:
a. Manufactured Home (Modular) shall be permitted as a Primary Use only on Strata
Lots 1 to 41, Strata Plan PRS348, District Lot 368, Range 5, Coast District.
b. A Conventional Site-Built Single-Detached Dwelling shall be permitted as a
Primary Use only on Strata Lot 13, District Lot 368, Range 5, Coast District, Strata
Plan PRS348 together with an interest in the common property in proportion to
the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on Form V.
.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
8,000 m2 (0.8 hectares)
.2 Maximum Parcel Coverage
40%
.3 Maximum Density
a. manufactured home (mobile)
20 units per hectare
.4 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. manufactured home (mobile)
b. accessory building/structure
5.0 m
5.1 m
.5 Maximum Number of Accessory
Buildings/Structures (30 m2 and Larger)
1 per manufactured home
park
.6 Maximum Gross Floor Area of Accessory
Buildings/Structures
55 m2
.7 Parking
Required as per Section 8.0
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Amended by
Bylaw 2104-2016
Amended by
Bylaw 2104-2016
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
68
.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
In addition to the regulations of this zone, manufactured home parks are also
subject to the City of Terrace Manufactured Home Park Bylaw.
Amended by
Bylaw 2104-2016
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
69
11.7
R7 - Hillside Residential
Purpose: To provide for low density multi-family residential development that is
compatible with hillsides and natural areas, with open space or other amenities
set aside within the subdivision. This zone is only considered if there are special
characteristics on the lot, such as mature vegetation, ravines, watercourses or
other features worthy of preservation.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the R7 zone:
Primary Uses
-
Semi-Detached Dwelling
-
Townhouse
Secondary Uses
-
Home Occupation - Level 1
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
Currently no site-specific permitted uses.
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Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
70
.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
2,000 m2 (0.2 hectares)
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
30.0 m
.3 Minimum Setbacks (Residential
Building/Structure)
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
6.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
6.0 m
.4 Minimum Setbacks (Accessory
Building/Structure)
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
6.0 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
1.5 m
.5 Maximum Parcel Coverage
45%
.6 Maximum Density
a. semi-detached dwelling
b. townhouse
15 units per hectare
15 units per hectare
.7 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. residential building/structure
b. accessory building/structure
9.0 m
5.1 m
.8 Minimum Residential Building/Structure
Footprint
100 m2
.9 Maximum Gross Floor Area of Accessory
Buildings/Structures
55 m2
.10 Parking
Required as per
Section 8.0
.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
Maximum Number of Accessory Buildings/Structures greater than 10.0 m²
i.
1 per parcel
ii.
1 per phased strata
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Bylaw 2170-2019
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
71
11.8
RS1 - Rural Suburban Residential
Purpose: To provide for low density residential development in areas with municipal
water services but where municipal sanitary services may be unavailable.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the RS1 zone:
Primary Uses
-
Semi-Detached Dwelling
-
Single Detached Dwelling
Secondary Uses
-
Accessory Dwelling Unit
-
Family Child Care
-
Home Occupation - Level 1, 2 or 3
-
Kitchen, Secondary - only in a single detached dwelling
-
Secondary Suite
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
Currently no site-specific permitted uses.
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Bylaw 2305-2024
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
72
.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
2,700 m2 (0.27
hectares)
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
25.0 m
.3 Minimum Setbacks (Residential Building/Structure)
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
7.5 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
7.5 m
.4 Minimum Setbacks (Accessory Building/Structure)
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
7.5 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
1.5 m
.5 Maximum Parcel Coverage
40%
.6 Maximum Number of Principal and Accessory
Buildings/Structures
a. residential buildings/structures
b. accessory buildings/structures 30 m2 and larger
1 per parcel
1 per parcel
.7 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. residential building/structure
b. accessory building/structure
c. accessory building/structure with dwelling unit
9.0 m
5.1 m
7.5 m
.8 Building/Structure Dimensions
a. minimum width of residential building/structure
b. maximum length to width ratio of residential
building/structure
4.9 m
3:1
.9 Minimum Primary Use Building/Structure Footprint
75 m2
.10 Maximum Accessory Building/Structures Footprint
55 m²
.11 Maximum Gross Floor Area of Accessory
Buildings/Structures
a. accessory building/structure
b. accessory building/structure with dwelling unit
55 m2
90 m2 or 40% of the
gross floor area of the
principal
building/structure,
whichever is less
.12 Parking
Required as per
Section 8.0
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Bylaw 2170-2019
Bylaw 2305-2024
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
73
.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
Notwithstanding Section 7.1 Home Occupation, a level 3 home occupation use
must only be permitted on a parcel containing a single detached dwelling.
b.
A family child care must only be permitted on a parcel containing a single
detached dwelling.
c.
A secondary suite must only be permitted in a single detached dwelling, or in an
accessory building/structure on a parcel with only a single detached dwelling.
d.
Where a parcel zoned RS1 meets all the following criteria that parcel shall be
subject to Sections 11.1.1, 11.1.3 and 11.1.4 of the R1 zone:
i.
Parcel is located within the urban containment boundary as established in
the Official Community Plan;
ii.
Parcel is connected to municipal water and sanitary sewer; and
iii.
Parcel area does not exceed 4,050 m2.
Amended by
Bylaw 2305-2024
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
74
11.9
RB1 - Bare Land Strata Small Lot Residential
Purpose: To provide for bare land strata residential development on small parcels.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the RB1 zone:
Primary Uses
-
Semi-Detached Dwelling
-
Single Detached Dwelling
Secondary Uses
-
Family Child Care
-
Home Occupation - Level 1 or 2
-
Kitchen, Secondary
-
Secondary Suite
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
Currently no site-specific permitted uses.
Amended by
Bylaw 2305-2024
Amended by
Bylaw 2170-2019
Bylaw 2305-2024
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
75
.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
7,500 m2
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
50.0 m
.3 Strata Lot Parcel Area
a. Minimum
b. Maximum
325 m2
500 m2
.4 Minimum Strata Lot Parcel Width
10.0 m
.5 Minimum Setbacks for a Strata Lot Parcel from a
Front Parcel Line
6.0 m
.6 Minimum Setbacks for Strata Lot Parcel
(Residential Building/Structure)
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
4.5 m
1.2 m
1.2 m
4.5 m
.7 Minimum Setbacks for Strata Lot Parcel
(Accessory Building/Structure)
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
5.0 m
1.2 m
1.2 m
1.5 m
.8 Maximum Strata Lot Parcel Coverage
50%
.9 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. residential building/structure
b. accessory building/structure
9.0 m
4.5 m
.10 Buildings/Structure Dimensions
a. minimum width of residential building/structure
b. maximum length to width ratio of residential
building/structure
6.0 m
3:1
.11 Minimum Primary Use Building/Structure Footprint
65 m2
.12 Maximum Gross Floor Area of Accessory
Building/Structures
a. Common Property Parcel
b. Strata Lot Parcel
55 m2
30 m2
.13 Parking
Required as per
Section 8.0
.14 Maximum Number of Dwelling Units per Strata Lot
Parcel
4
Amended by
Bylaw 2305-2024
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
76
.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
Where the Common Property (private) road is less than 9.0 m wide the road shall
be marked as no on-street parking permitted.
b.
The minimum driveway depth on a Strata Lot Parcel shall be 6.0 m.
c.
Minimum Amenity Area shall be 5% of the Parcel Area.
d.
Maximum Number of Accessory Buildings/Structures greater than 10 m2
i.
1 per Common Property Parcel
ii.
1 per Strata Lot Parcel
e.
Accessory structures on Common Property shall have a minimum setback of 1.5
m from all Common Property boundaries.
f.
In addition to Section 11.9.3.13, visitor parking shall be provided on Common
Property at a rate of 0.5 spaces per Strata Lot Parcels. Visitor parking may occupy
up to 40% of the amenity area.
Amended by
Bylaw 2305-2024
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
77
12.0 COMMERCIAL ZONES
12.1
C1 - Central Business Commercial
Purpose: To function as the commercial centre of the municipality, providing for a mix of
commercial, administrative, medical and multi-family residential uses at higher
densities, in buildings up to six storeys in height. Permitted uses in this zone are
intended to be oriented to pedestrian traffic.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the C1 zone:
Primary Uses
- Art and Cultural Facility
- Community Care Facility
- Entertainment Facility
- Financial Institution
- Funeral Home
- Health Services Facility
- Hotel
- Laundromat
- Media Studio
- Microbrewery/Craft Distillery
- Mixed Use Building
- Motel
- Museum
- Neighbourhood Pub
- Nightclub
- Office
- Parking Facility
- Personal Service Establishment
- Place of Worship
- Printing Services
- Recreation Facility - Indoor
- Restaurant
- Retail Store
- Storefront Cannabis Retail
- Transportation Use
- Veterinary Clinic
Secondary Uses
- Home Occupation - Level 1
- Hostel
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
Currently on site specific permitted uses.
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Bylaw 2148-2018
Bylaw 2208-2020
City of Terrace
Zoning Bylaw No. 2069 - 2014
78
.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
280 m2
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
a. hotel or motel
b. all other uses
30.0 m
10.0 m
.3 Minimum Setbacks
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
0.0 m
0.0 m
0.0 m
0.0 m
.4 Maximum Parcel Coverage
100%
.5 Maximum Residential Density
a. mixed use building
100 units per hectare
.6 Maximum Floor Area Ratio
3.0
.7 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. principal building/structure
b. accessory building/structure
18.0 m
6.4 m
.8 Parking and Loading
Required as per Section 8.0
.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
A multi-family dwelling must only be permitted in conjunction with one or more
primary uses in a mixed use building, and must not be located below the second
storey of the building.
b.
A hostel must only be permitted in conjunction with one or more primary uses
in a commercial building, and must not be located below the second storey of
the building.
c.
Commercial uses are not permitted above a multi-family dwelling in a mixed
use building.
d.
A level 1 home occupation must only be permitted within a dwelling unit in a
mixed-use building.
e.
The maximum density of a mixed-use building in the C1 zone may be increased
to 3.5 floor area ratio and 120 dwelling units per hectare in accordance with
Section 3.10, Density Bonus Provisions.
f.
The maximum height of a mixed-use building in the C1 zone may be increased
to 22.0 m if any of the density bonus amenities in Section 3.10 are provided.
g.
A funeral home must not contain a crematorium in the C1 zone.
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12.2
C1-A - Urban Commercial
Purpose: To provide for the development of higher density mixed-use (commercial and
multi-family residential) buildings up to six storeys in height in the downtown
area.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the C1-A zone:
Primary Uses
- Community Care Facility
- Daycare Centre
- Financial Institution
- Health Services Facility
- Laundromat
- Microbrewery/Craft Distillery
- Mixed Use Building
- Office
- Parking Facility
- Personal Service Establishment
- Restaurant
- Retail Store
- Storefront Cannabis Retail
Secondary Uses
- Home Occupation - Level 1
- Hostel
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
In addition to the uses listed in Section 12.2.1, the following site specific use(s) are
permitted in the C1-A zone, at the locations(s) specified:
a. Place of Worship, on Lot 2, District Lot 361, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 3409 and
Lot 4, District Lot 361, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 3329
b. "multi-family residential on the ground floor with a minimum setback of 10
metres from a parcel line abutting a highway" to the property legally described as:
Lot 1, District Lot 361, Range 5, Coast District, Plan EPP62379 (4617 Greig Avenue)
c. Art and Cultural Facility, Entertainment Facility, Hotel, Media Studio, Motel,
Museum, Neighbourhood Pub, Printing Services, Recreation Facility-Indoor,
Veterinary Clinic to the property legally described as: Lot 1, District Lot 361, Range
5, Coast District, Plan EPP62379 (4617 Greig Avenue)
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Bylaw 2148-2018
Bylaw 2208-2020
Amended by
Bylaw 2134-2017
Bylaw 2143-2018
Bylaw 2333-2025
Bylaw 2342-2026
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.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
300 m2
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
10.0 m
.3 Minimum Setbacks
a. front parcel line
b. side parcel line
c. rear parcel line
0.0 m
0.0 m
0.0 m
.4 Maximum Parcel Coverage
100%
.5 Maximum Residential Density
a. mixed use building
100 units per hectare
.6 Maximum Floor Space Ratio
3.0
.7 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. principal building/structure
b. accessory building/structure
18.0 m
6.4 m
.8 Parking and Loading
Required as per Section 8.0
.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
A multi-family dwelling must only be permitted in conjunction with one or more
primary use(s) in a mixed use building, and must not be located below the
second storey of the building.
b.
Commercial uses are not permitted above a multi-family dwelling in a mixed
use building.
c.
A level 1 home occupation must only be permitted within a dwelling unit in a
mixed-use building.
d.
The maximum density of a mixed-use building in the C1-A zone may be
increased to 3.5 floor area ratio and 120 dwelling units per hectare in
accordance with Section 3.10, Density Bonus Provisions.
e.
The maximum height of a mixed-use building in the C1-A zone may be increased
to 22.0 m if any of the density bonus amenities in Section 3.10 are provided.
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12.3
C2 - Shopping Centre Commercial
Purpose: To provide for the development of comprehensively designed shopping centres
which offer a wide range of commercial uses.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the C2 zone:
Primary Uses
- Daycare Centre
- Entertainment Facility
- Financial Institution
- Health Services Facility
- Hotel
- Laundromat
- Microbrewery/Craft Distillery
- Motel
- Neighbourhood Pub
- Nightclub
- Office
- Personal Service Establishment
- Recreation Facility - Indoor
- Restaurant
- Retail Store
- Service Station
- Storefront Cannabis Retail
- Transportation Use
Secondary Uses
Currently there are no specified Secondary Uses
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
Currently no site-specific permitted uses.
.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
10,000 m2 (1.0 hectare)
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
30.0 m
.3 Minimum Setbacks
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
12.0 m
6.0 m
6.0 m
9.0 m
.4 Maximum Parcel Coverage
70%
.5 Maximum Floor Area Ratio
1.0
.6 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. principal building/structure
b. accessory building/structure
12.0 m
6.4 m
.7 Parking and Loading
Required as per Section 8.0
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Bylaw 2148-2018
Bylaw 2208-2020
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.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
Currently no additional regulations
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12.4
C3 - Service Commercial
Purpose: To provide for commercial uses which are oriented to vehicular traffic along
major roadways, and which may require large areas of land for buildings and
display/storage of goods.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the C3 zone:
Primary Uses
- Boat and Marine Sales, Leasing and
Service
- Building Supply Store
- Bulk Fueling Station, Minor
- Campground
- Garden Centre
- Hotel
- Microbrewery/Craft Distillery
- Motel
- Neighbourhood Pub
- Recreation Facility - Outdoor
- Restaurant
- Retail Store
- Service Station
- Transportation Use
- Vehicle Sales, Leasing and Service
- Vehicle Washing Facilities
- Veterinary Clinic
- Visitor Information Centre
Secondary Uses
- Outdoor Storage, when screened as per Section 5.0
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
In addition to the uses listed in 12.4.1, the following site specific use(s) are permitted in
the C3 zone, at the location(s) specified:
a.
Mini Storage Facility, on: Lots A and B, District Lot 362, Range 5, Coast District,
Plan 4464.
b.
Entertainment Facility and Recreation Facility - Indoor, on: Lot 2, District Lot
360, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 12141.
c.
Technical Consulting Firm, on: Lot 8, District Lot 362, Range 5, Coast District,
Plan 4853.
d.
Technical Consulting Firm, on: Lot 1, District Lot 362, Range 5, Coast District,
Plan BCP43149.
e.
Entertainment Facility, Recreation Facility - Indoor, Technical Consulting Firm
and Laboratory and Research Facilities, Manufacturing Light on: Amended Lot D
(Plan 5365), District Lot 362, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 1919; Lot E, District Lot
362, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 1919 except Plan 5365; and Lot F, District Lot
362, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 1919.
f.
Apartment (17 units per hectare), on: Lot 14, District Lot 362, Range 5, Coast
District, Plan 1026 and Lot F, District Lot 362, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 1919.
Amended by
Bylaw 2187-2020
Amended by
Bylaw 2208-2020
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g.
Wholesale Establishment, on Lot 1, District Lot 360, Range 5, Coast District,
Plan 10874.
h.
"Industrial Equipment Sales, Leasing and Service" and "Welding, Machine or
Metal Fabrication" on: Lot 4, Block 1, District Lot 1704, Range 5, Coast District,
Plan 3558 (5506 Highway 16 West).
i.
"Technical Consulting Firm" and "Laboratory and Research Facilities" to the
property legally described as the Western Portion of Lot 4, District Lot 1745,
Range 5, Coast District, Plan 1016, Being All that Portion Lying to the West of a
Straight Line Bisecting the North and South Boundaries Thereof (5430 Highway
16).
j.
"Health Services Facility" to the properties legally described as: Strata Lots 1 to
11, Strata Plan PRS55, Lot 1, District Lot 361, Range 5, Coast District, Plan
PRP13455 (4702, 4704, 4706, 4708, 4710, 4712, 4714, 4716, 4718, 4720 and
4722 Keith Avenue).
k.
"Industrial Equipment Sales, Leasing and Service" to the properties legally
described as: Lot A, District Lot 360, Range 5, Coast District, Plan EPP41922
(2903 Kalum Street) and Lot 1, District Lot 360, Range 5, Coast District, Plan
EPP41921 (2902 Evergreen Street).
l.
"Manufacturing, Light, limited to the assembly of light duty electric vehicle
conversion kits and the research and development of electric vehicle systems"
to the property legally described as: Lot 2, District Lot 362, Range 5, Coast
District, Plan 8897 (5130 Highway 16 West).
.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
1,500 m2 (0.15
hectares)
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
30.0 m
.3 Minimum Setbacks
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
i. adjacent to residential uses
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
i. adjacent to residential uses
9.0 m
3.0 m
6.0 m
3.0 m
4.5 m
6.0 m
.4 Maximum Parcel Coverage
50%
.5 Maximum Floor Area Ratio
1.0
.6 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. principal building/structure (excluding hotel)
b. hotel
c. accessory building/structure
9.0 m
18.0 m
6.4 m
.7 Parking and Loading
Required as per
Section 8.0
Amended by
Bylaw 2304-2024
Amended by
Bylaw 2211-2020
Amended by
Bylaw 2251-2022
Amended by
Bylaw 2290-2024
Amended by
Bylaw 2285-2023
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.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
Up to two shipping containers are permitted on a parcel for outdoor storage
use only, in accordance with Section 7.2, Shipping Containers.
b.
Outdoor display areas are permitted in conjunction with vehicle and boat and
marine sales, leasing and service uses and building supply stores.
c.
A motel is permitted to include one accessory dwelling unit.
d.
A campground is permitted to include one accessory single detached dwelling.
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12.5
C4 - Neighbourhood Commercial
Purpose: To provide for a limited range of commercial uses in a small-scale shopping
centre which caters primarily to the daily needs of residents in the surrounding
neighbourhood.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the C4 zone:
Primary Uses
- Daycare Centre
- Financial Institution
- Gas Bar
- Laundromat
- Neighbourhood Pub
- Office
- Personal Service Establishment
- Recreation Facility - Indoor
- Restaurant
- Retail Store
Secondary Uses
- Dwelling Unit
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
In addition to the uses listed in 12.5.1, the following site specific use(s) are permitted in
the C4 zone, at the location(s) specified:
a.
Micro Brewery/Craft Distillery as a Primary Use on Lot B, District Lot 361,
Range 5, Coast District, Plan 1995 (3309 Kalum Street)
b.
"Health Services Facility with no overnight accommodations" to the property
legally described as Lot 1, Block A, District Lot 838, Range 5, Coast District, Plan
3460, Except Plan 4375 (3504 Kalum Street).
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Amended by
Bylaw 2212-2020
Amended by
Bylaw 2251-2022
Amended by
Bylaw 2279-2023
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.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
1,000 m2 (0.1 hectares)
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
30.0 m
.3 Minimum Setbacks
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
i. adjacent to residential uses
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
i. adjacent to residential uses
6.0 m
3.0 m
6.0 m
3.0 m
6.0 m
6.0 m
.4 Maximum Parcel Coverage
50%
.5 Maximum Floor Area Ratio
0.5
.6 Maximum Number of Principal Buildings/Structures
1 per parcel
.7 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. principal building/structure
b. accessory building/structure
9.0 m
6.4 m
.8 Maximum Gross Floor Area of Accessory
Buildings/Structures
55 m2
.9 Parking and Loading
Required as per
Section 8.0
.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
One accessory dwelling unit is permitted per parcel in conjunction with one or
more primary use(s) on the same parcel, provided the dwelling unit has a
separate access from the primary use(s).
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12.6
C5 - Local Commercial
Purpose: To provide for commercial uses that caters specifically to the needs of residents
living within the immediate vicinity.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the C5 zone:
Primary Uses
- Convenience Store
- Daycare Centre
- Laundromat
- Personal Service Establishment
Secondary Uses
- Dwelling Unit
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
In addition to the uses listed in 12.6.1, the following site specific use(s) are permitted in
the C5 zone, at the location(s) specified:
a.
Manufacturing, Light, limited to design, assembly, fabrication and retailing of
commercial advertising products and signs on Lot 2, District Lot 360, Range 5,
Coast District, Plan PRP41612
b.
Manufacturing, Light, limited to design, assembly, fabrication and retailing of
commercial advertising products and signs on Lot 1, District Lot 360, Range 5,
Coast District, Plan PRP41612
c.
Veterinary clinic on Parcel 1, District Lot 360, Range 5, Coast District, Plan
PRP47206
d.
Health Services Facility as a Primary Use and Dwelling Unit as a Secondary Use
on the North Half of Lot 8, District Lot 362, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 1026
(3222 Munroe Street)
e.
"Office", on: South ½ of Lot A, Block 5, District Lot 611, Range 5, Coast District,
Plan 3080 Except Plan 8582
f.
"Technical Consulting Firm" and "Trade Contractor" (Including office and
administration uses as well as storage of equipment and vehicles, limited to no
more than 6 commercial vehicles), on: North ½ of Lot A, Block 5, District Lot
611, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 3080 Except Plan 8582
Amended by
Bylaw 2219-2021
Amended by
Bylaw 2219-2021
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Amended by
Bylaw 2116-2016
Bylaw 2117-2016
Bylaw 2143-2018
Bylaw 2197-2020
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g.
Restaurant and Retail Store on; Lot 2, District Lot 983, Range 5, Coast District,
Plan PRP13785
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
500 m2
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
25.0 m
.3 Minimum Setbacks
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
6.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
6.0 m
.4 Maximum Parcel Coverage
50%
.5 Maximum Floor Area Ratio
0.5
.6 Maximum Number of Principal and Accessory
Buildings/Structures
a. principal buildings/structures
b. accessory buildings/structures (30 m2 and
larger)
1 per parcel
1 per parcel
.7 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. principal building/structure
b. accessory building/structure
9.0 m
5.1 m
.8 Maximum Gross Floor Area of Accessory
Buildings/Structures
55 m2
.9 Parking and Loading
Required as per
Section 8.0
.3
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
One accessory dwelling unit is permitted in conjunction with one or more
primary use(s) on the same parcel, provided the dwelling unit has a separate
access from the primary use(s).
Amended by
Bylaw 2231-2021
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12.7
C6 - Recreation Commercial
Purpose: To function as the primary area for private recreational enterprises.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the C6 zone:
Primary Uses
- Entertainment Facility
- Parking Facility
- Recreation Facility - Indoor
- Recreation Facility - Outdoor
Secondary Uses
Currently there are no specified Secondary Uses
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
Currently no site specific permitted uses
.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
1,000 m2
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
15.0 m
.3 Minimum Setbacks
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
0.0 m
0.0 m
0.0 m
0.0 m
.4 Maximum Parcel Coverage
100%
.5 Maximum Floor Area Ratio
2.0
.6 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. principal building/structure
b. accessory building/structure
9.0 m
6.4 m
.7 Parking and Loading
Required as per Section 8.0
.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
Currently no additional regulations
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12.8
C7 - Downtown Cultural
Purpose: To provide for cultural, smaller-scale commercial and multi-family residential
uses in buildings up to six storeys in height in the downtown.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the C7 zone:
Primary Uses
- Art and Cultural Facility
- Artisan Shop
- Entertainment Facility
- Hotel
- Laundromat
- Microbrewery/Craft Distillery
- Mixed Use Building
- Museum
- Neighbourhood Pub
- Office
- Personal Service Establishment
- Recreation Facility - Indoor
- Restaurant
- Retail Store
- Storefront Cannabis Retail
- Transportation Use
Secondary Uses
- Home Occupation - Level 1
- Hostel
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
In addition to the uses listed in 12.8.1, the following site specific use(s) are permitted in
the C7 zone, at the location(s) specified:
a.
Recycling Depot (restrained to beverage containers only), on: Lot B, District Lot
369, Range 5, Coast District, Plan PRP41812.
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Bylaw 2148-2018
Bylaw 2208-2020
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.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
500 m2
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
15.0 m
.3 Minimum Setbacks
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
0.0 m
0.0 m
0.0 m
0.0 m
.4 Maximum Parcel Coverage
100%
.5 Maximum Residential Density
a. mixed use building
100 units per hectare
.6 Maximum Floor Area Ratio
3.0
.7 Maximum Building/Structure Height
18.0 m
.8 Parking and Loading
Required as per Section 8.0
.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
A multi-family dwelling must only be permitted in conjunction with one or more
primary uses in a mixed use building, and must not be located below the second
storey of the building.
b.
Commercial uses are not permitted above a multi-family dwelling in a mixed
use building.
c.
A level 1 home occupation must only be permitted within a dwelling unit in a
mixed-use building.
d.
The maximum density of a mixed-use building in the C7 zone may be increased
to 3.5 floor area ratio and 120 dwelling units per hectare in accordance with
Section 3.10, Density Bonus Provisions.
e.
The maximum height of a mixed-use building in the C7 zone may be increased
to 22.0 m if any of the density bonus amenities in Section 3.10 are provided.
f.
On the southwest corner of the Greig Avenue/Kalum Street intersection, a
10 m x 10 m corner building setback is required.
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12.9
ASC - Airside Commercial
Purpose: To provide for commercial or industrial activities at the Northwest Regional
Airport that are related specifically to aircraft operations.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the ASC zone:
Primary Uses
- Aircraft and Aircraft Equipment Sales, Service and Storage
- Aircraft Fuel Storage and Sale
- Aircraft Operation and Storage
- Aircraft Repair
- Air Cargo
- Air Freight Transfer and Storage Depot
- Charter Air Operator
- Flight Related Research Facility
- Charter Flight Transfer Station / Facility
Secondary Uses
- Outdoor Storage
- Training Facility
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
Currently no site-specific permitted uses.
.3 Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
1,500 m²
.2 Minimum Setbacks
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
9.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
4.5 m
.3 Maximum Parcel Coverage
50%
.4 Maximum Floor Area Ratio
1.0
.5 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. principal building/structure
b. accessory building/structure
9.0 m
6.4 m
.6 Parking and Loading
Required as per Section 8.0
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
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.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
Notwithstanding Sections 12.9.1 and 12.9.3, no building or structure can be
constructed, located or altered and no use conducted which contravenes the
regulations set out in Transport Canada Aviation, Air Navigation System
Requirements Branch, Aerodrome Standards and Recommended Practices, 4th
Edition, March 1993 (TP 312E).
b.
An air freight transfer and storage depot can only be permitted if limited to
freight that is transported to or from the Northwest Regional Airport by air.
c.
Up to four shipping containers are permitted on a parcel for outdoor storage
use only, in accordance with Section 7.2, Shipping Containers.
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12.10 GSC - Groundside Commercial
Purpose: To provide for limited commercial and/or industrial activities at the Northwest
Regional Airport that support airport operations.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the GSC zone:
Primary Uses
- Aircraft and Aircraft Equipment Sales, Service and Storage
- Aircraft Repair
- Air Freight Transfer and Storage Depot
- Bulk Fueling Station, Minor
- Bulk Fueling Station, Major
- Flight Related Research Facility
- Manufacturing, Light
- Restaurant
- Training Facility
Secondary Uses
- Outdoor Storage
- Parking Facility
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
Currently no site-specific permitted uses.
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
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.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
1,500 m²
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
30.0 m
.3 Minimum Setbacks
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
9.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
4.5 m
.4 Minimum Setbacks for Bulk Fueling Station,
Major
a. any parcel line
15.0 m
.5 Maximum Parcel Coverage
50%
.6 Maximum Floor Area Ratio
1.0
.7 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. principal building/structure
b. accessory building/structure
12.0 m
6.4 m
.8 Maximum Gross Floor Area of Accessory
Buildings/Structures
90 m2
.9 Parking and Loading
Required as per Section 8.0
.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
Notwithstanding Sections 12.10.1 and 12.10.3, no building or structure can be
constructed, located or altered and no use conducted which contravenes the
regulations set out in Transport Canada Aviation, Air Navigation System
Requirements Branch, Aerodrome Standards and Recommended Practices, 4th
Edition, March 1993 (TP 312E).
b.
Up to four shipping containers are permitted on a parcel for outdoor storage
use only, in accordance with Section 7.2, Shipping Containers.
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
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13.0 INDUSTRIAL ZONES
13.1
M1 - Light Industrial
Purpose: To provide for a mix of light industrial uses and compatible commercial uses.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the M1 zone:
Primary Uses
- Agricultural Supply and Service
- Boat and Marine Sales, Leasing and
Service
- Building Supply Store
- Bulk Fueling Station, Minor
- Commercial Equipment Sales, Leasing
and Service
- Dry Cleaning
- Freight Transport and Storage
- Gas Bar
- Industrial Equipment Sales, Leasing
and Service
- Industrial Laundromat
- Laboratory and Research Facilities
- Manufacturing, Light
- Media Studio
- Mini Storage Facility
- Printing Services
- Recycling Depot
- Service Station
- Technical Consulting Firm
- Trade Contractor
- Vehicle Sales, Leasing and Service
- Vehicle Washing Facilities
- Veterinary Clinic
- Warehouse
- Welding, Machine or Metal
Fabrication
- Wholesale Establishment
Secondary Uses
- Outdoor Storage, when screened as per Section 5.0
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
In addition to the uses listed in Section 13.1.1, the following site specific use(s) are
permitted in the M1 zone, at the location(s) specified:
a.
Office, on: Lot A, District Lot 360, Range 5, Coast District, Plan PRP13240.
b.
Educational Facility on Lot 1, District lot 1704, Range 5, Coast District, Plan
PRP14176 shall be permitted as a Primary Use until August 1, 2018.
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
Amended by
Bylaw 2091-2015
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.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
1,000 m2 (0.1 hectares)
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
30.0 m
.3 Minimum Setback
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
i. adjacent to residential uses
c. exterior side parcel
d. rear parcel line
i. adjacent to residential uses
6.0 m
0.0 m
6.0 m
6.0 m
0.0 m
6.0 m
.4 Maximum Parcel Coverage
60%
.5 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. principal building/structure
b. accessory building/structure
15.0 m
12.0 m
.6 Maximum Gross Floor Area of
Accessory Buildings/Structures
90 m2
.7 Parking and Loading
Required as per Section 8.0
.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
Up to four shipping containers are permitted on a parcel for outdoor storage
use only, in accordance with Section 7.2, Shipping Containers.
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13.2
M2 - Heavy Industrial
Purpose: To provide for heavy industrial and manufacturing uses that are not compatible
with uses in other zones.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the M2 zone:
Primary Uses
- Agricultural Supply and Service
- Bottling and Distribution Plant
- Building Supply Store
- Bulk Fueling Station, Minor
- Bulk Fueling Station, Major
- Freight Transport and Storage
- Industrial Equipment Sales, Leasing
and Service
- Manufacturing, General
- Manufacturing, Light
- Outdoor Storage
- Railway Lines and Yards for Storage
and Repair of Railway Equipment
and Vehicles
- Vehicle Salvage Operation
- Warehouse
- Welding, Machining or Metal
Fabrication
- Wholesale Fuel Product Sales
Secondary Uses
Currently there are no specified Secondary Uses
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
In addition to the uses listed in 13.2.1, the following site specific use(s) are permitted in
the M2 zone, at the location(s) specified:
a.
Industrial Work Camp Accommodations, on: Lot I, District Lots 1722, 1725 and
1726, Range 5, Coast District, Plan EPP43178.
b.
Concrete Plant, on: Lot A, District Lot 1745, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 10226.
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.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
4,000 m2 (0.4 hectares)
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
30.0 m
.3 Minimum Setbacks
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
9.0 m
6.0 m
6.0 m
9.0 m
.4 Minimum Setbacks for Manufacturing,
General
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
15.0 m
12.0 m
12.0 m
15.0 m
.5 Minimum Setbacks for Bulk Fueling Station,
Major
a. any parcel line
15.0 m
.6 Maximum Parcel Coverage
60%
.7 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. principal building/structure
b. accessory building/structure
15.0 m
12.0 m
.8 Parking and Loading
Required as per Section 8.0
.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
The use of shipping containers for primary and secondary uses is permitted in
accordance with Section 7.2, Shipping Containers.
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13.3
M2A - Heavy Industrial
Purpose: To provide for a mix of industrial uses that support logistics operations and
transloading facilities, including the movement or transfer of a range of
industrial and commercial materials and goods.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the M2A zone:
Primary Uses
- Freight Transport and Storage
- Outdoor Storage
- Railway Lines and Yards for Storage of Railway Equipment and Vehicles
- Warehouse
- Manufacturing, Light
- Truck/Rail Transloading Facility
- Vehicle Washing Facilities
- Bulk Fueling Station, Minor
- Industrial equipment sales, leasing and service
Secondary Uses
- Currently there are no specified Secondary Uses
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
In addition to the uses listed in section 13.3.1, the following site specific use(s) are
permitted in the M2A zone, only at the location(s) specified:
a. Bulk Fueling Station, Major, limited to one tank with a maximum volume capacity
of 150,000 litres, on the property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 361 and
362, Range 5, Coast District, Plan EPP105420 (4900 Keith Avenue).
Amended by
Bylaw 2287-2023
Amended by
Bylaw 2234-2021
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.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
4,000 m2 (0.4 hectares)
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
30.0 m
.3 Minimum Setbacks
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
9.0 m
6.0 m
9.0 m
6.0 m
.4 Minimum Setbacks for Bulk Fueling
Station, Minor
a. Any parcel line
15.0 m
.5 Maximum Parcel Coverage
60%
.6 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. principal building/structure
b. accessory building/structure
15.0m
12.0m
.7 Parking and Loading
Required as per section 8.0
.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
The use and storage of Shipping Containers is permitted with no restrictions on
the number of containers placed on a parcel.
b.
Shipping Containers may be stacked on a parcel to a maximum height that
shall not exceed 10.0 m.
c.
More than one principal building may be located on any one parcel in this
zone.
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13.4
M3 - Resource Extraction
Purpose: To provide for the extraction and processing of resource materials.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the M3 zone:
Primary Uses
- Asphalt Plant
- Concrete Plant
- Processing of Extracted Materials
- Sand and Gravel Extraction
Secondary Uses
- Outdoor Storage, when screened as per Section 5.0
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
Currently no site-specific permitted uses.
.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
4,000 m2 (0.4 hectares)
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
30.0 m
.3 Minimum Setbacks
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
15.0 m
15.0 m
15.0 m
15.0 m
.4 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. principal building/structure
b. accessory building/structure
15.0 m
12.0 m
.5 Parking and Loading
Required as per Section 8.0
.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
Asphalt plants are only permitted if located a minimum distance of 800 m from
adjacent Residential zoned parcels, and 400 m from adjacent Commercial zoned
parcels.
b.
Up to four shipping containers are permitted on a parcel for outdoor storage
use only, in accordance with Section 7.2, Shipping Containers.
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13.5
M4 - Industrial Office Park Zone
Purpose: To provide for administration, office space and related services for the Skeena
Industrial Development Park.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the M4 zone:
Primary Uses
-
Convenience Store
-
Daycare Centre
-
Gas Bar
-
Laboratory and Research Facilities
-
Media Studio
-
Neighbourhood Pub
-
Office
-
Parking Facility
-
Printing Services
-
Restaurant
-
Technical Consulting Firm
-
Transportation Use
Secondary Uses
-
Outdoor Storage, when screened as per Section 5.0
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
Currently no site specific permitted uses
.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
4,000 m² (0.4 ha)
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
30 m
.3 Minimum Setbacks
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
9.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
4.5 m
.4 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. principal building /structure (excluding office)
b. office
c. accessory building/structure
9.0 m
15.0 m
6.4 m
.5 Parking and Loading
Required as per
Section 8.0
.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
Currently no additional regulations
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
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14.0 PUBLIC ZONES
14.1
AO - Airport Operations
Purpose: To provide for the safe and efficient operation of the Northwest Regional
Airport for aircraft operations and supporting activities and businesses.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the AO zone:
Primary Uses
- Aids for Navigation
- Airport Operation
- Airport Terminal
- Equipment Storage
- Monitoring, Security, Guidance and Control and Lighting Equipment
- Runways, Taxiways and Associated Surfaces
Secondary Uses
- Agriculture
- Open Space
- Outdoor Storage
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
Currently no site specific permitted uses
.3
Regulations
On a parcel zoned AO, no building or structure can be constructed, located or altered
and no use conducted which contravenes the regulations set out in Transport Canada
Aviation, Air Navigation System Requirements Branch, Aerodrome Standards and
Recommended Practices, 4th Edition, March 1993 (TP 312E).
.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
Agriculture can only be permitted if limited to the growing, harvesting and
storage of hay.
b.
Up to four shipping containers are permitted on a parcel for outdoor storage
use only, in accordance with Section 7.2, Shipping Containers.
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14.2
P1 - Public and Institutional
Purpose: To provide for a mix of public services and facilities which serve the needs of the
community.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the P1 zone:
Primary Uses
- Art and Cultural Facility
- Cemetery
- Community Care Facility
- Daycare Centre
- Educational Facility
- Funeral Home
- Health Services Facility
- Museum
- Parking Facility
- Place of Worship
- Institutional Facility
- Recreation Facility - Indoor
- Recreation Facility - Outdoor
- Transportation Use
Secondary Uses
- Crematorium or Mausoleum, in conjunction with a Funeral Home
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
In addition to the uses listed in Section 14.2.1, the following site specific use(s) are
permitted in the P1 zone, at the location(s) specified:
a.
Apartment (R5 zone regulations) on: Lot 1, District Lot 362, Range 5, Coast
District, Plan BCP11475.
.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
1,000 m2 (0.1 hectares)
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
30.0 m
.3 Minimum Setbacks
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
6.0 m
6.0 m
6.0 m
6.0 m
.4 Maximum Parcel Coverage
50%
.5 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. principal building/structure
b. accessory building/structure
15.0 m
6.4 m
.6 Parking and Loading
Required as per Section 8.0
Amended by
Bylaw 2143-2018
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Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
When a crematorium or public mausoleum is established in conjunction with a
funeral home, the minimum setback from all parcel lines must be 60.0 m from
an adjacent Residential zoned parcel or a parcel containing a Residential use
and 30.0 m from a parcel in any Commercial zone.
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14.3
P2 - Park and Recreation
Purpose: To provide for the preservation and development of public lands to serve the
recreational, art and cultural, educational and other needs of the community.
.1
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the P2 zone:
Primary Uses
- Art and Cultural Facility
- Campground
- Cemetery
- Educational Facility
- Museum
- Parks
-
Playfields and Playgrounds
-
Recreation Facility - Indoor
-
Recreation Facility - Outdoor
-
Visitor Information Centre
-
Zoological Gardens and Aquaria
Secondary Uses
Currently there are no specified Secondary Uses
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
Currently no site specific permitted uses
.3
Regulations
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum Parcel Area
1,000 m2
.2 Minimum Parcel Width
20.0 m
.3 Minimum Setbacks
a. front parcel line
b. interior side parcel line
c. exterior side parcel line
d. rear parcel line
6.0 m
6.0 m
6.0 m
6.0 m
.4 Maximum Parcel Coverage
50%
.5 Maximum Building/Structure Height
a. principal building/structure
b. accessory building/structure
12.0 m
6.4 m
.6 Maximum Gross Floor Area of
Accessory Buildings/Structures
55 m2
.7 Parking and Loading
Required as per Section 8.0
.4
Additional Regulations for this Zone
Currently no additional regulations
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14.4
P3 - Open Space/Natural
Purpose: To provide for the conservation and enhancement of land for natural buffers,
riparian areas, wildlife corridors and other protected areas.
.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the P3 zone:
Primary Uses
- Nature Trails
- Natural Areas
- Municipal Highways
Secondary Uses
Currently there are no specified Secondary Uses
.2
Site Specific Permitted Uses
Currently no site specific permitted uses
.3
Additional Regulations for this Zone
a.
Nature trails, natural areas and municipal highways are only permitted if the
use is limited to a portion of a parcel and does not compromise the natural
characteristics and vegetated portions of a parcel in this zone.