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ZONING BYLAW
NO. 2430
City of Williams Lake | December 2025
ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT TABLE
List of Amendments to the City of WILLIAMS LAKE ZONING BYLAW NO. 2430, 2025
BYLAW
NO.
CIVIC ADRESS
TYPE /SECTIONS
PURPOSE
DATE OF
ADOPTION
*Provided for convenience only.
CITY OF WILLIAMS LAKE
BYLAW NO. 2430
BEING A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF WILLIAMS LAKE TO REGULATE THE ZONING AND
DEVELOPMENT OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY.
WHEREAS The Local Government Act empowers the Council of the City of Williams Lake to
enact bylaws respecting zoning and certain other developmental matters;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Williams Lake has passed Bylaw No. 1825, cited as
"City of Williams Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 1825, 2002";
AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Williams Lake now deems it expedient to repeal Bylaw
No. 1825, 2002 and all amendments thereto and replace it with a new and more comprehensive
bylaw;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Williams Lake, in open meeting assembled, hereby
enacts as follows:
Title:
1.
That this Bylaw shall be cited as "City of Williams Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 2430, 2025".
Repeals:
2.
That Williams Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 1825, 2002 and all amending Bylaws thereto are
hereby repealed.
Schedules:
3.
That the following Schedules, attached hereto and forming an integral part of this Bylaw,
shall be to provide direction for the orderly development, preservation and enhancement
of the City of Williams Lake, and shall apply within the boundaries of the City of Williams
Lake as presently constituted.
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Schedule 'A' - Explanatory Text
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Schedule 'B' - Land Use Map
Adoption:
4.
That this Bylaw shall come into force and take effect upon the date of final adoption by
the Council of the City of Williams Lake.
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READ A FIRST TIME THIS
2nd DAY OF
December , 2025
READ A SECOND TIME THIS
2nd
DAY OF
December , 2025
ADVERTISED THESE
11th & 18th DAYS OF
December
, 2025
A PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON
16th DAY OF
December , 2025
READ A THIRD TIME THIS
16th DAY OF
December , 2025
APPROVED UNDER THE
TRANSPORTATION ACT THIS
9th
DAY OF
January
, 2026
RECONSIDERED AND ADOPTED THIS
13th DAY OF
January , 2026
_________________________________
MAYOR
__________________________________
CORPORATE OFFICER
*original signed by
*original signed by
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SCHEDULE 'A'
BYLAW NO. 2430, 2025
"ZONING BYLAW EXPLANATORY TEXT"
I, ROSS COUPÉ, CORPORATE OFFICER FOR THE
CITY OF WILLIAMS LAKE, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
THIS TO BE SCHEDULE 'A' TO BYLAW NO. 2430.
__________________________________________
CORPORATE OFFICER
*original signed by
Zoning Bylaw No. 2430 - Schedule 'A' Explanatory Text - TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1 - SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION........................................... 2
1.1
Basic Provisions.................................................................................... 2
1.2
Administration...................................................................................... 2
PART 2 - INTERPRETATION............................................................... 4
2.1
Rules of Interpretation........................................................................... 4
2.2
Non-Conforming Conditions.................................................................. 4
2.3
Undefined Uses.................................................................................... 4
2.4
Definitions........................................................................................... 4
PART 3 - GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS............................... 19
3.1
General Land Use Regulations............................................................. 19
3.2
Agricultural Land Reserve.................................................................... 19
3.3
Accessory Buildings and Structures....................................................... 19
3.4
Accessory Dwelling Units..................................................................... 20
3.5
Cannabis Related Regulations............................................................ 20
3.6
Exceptions to Height Requirements...................................................... 21
3.7
Size, Shape and Sitting of Buildings and Structures................................. 21
3.8
Projections into Required Yards............................................................ 21
3.9
Special Siting and Setbacks Circumstances.......................................... 22
3.10 Storage and Metal Shipping Containers............................................... 23
3.11 Short-Term Accommodations.............................................................. 25
3.12 Home-Based Business........................................................................... 25
PART 4 - ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES................................................. 26
4.1
Zone Regulations and Table.................................................................. 26
4A - Small-Scale Residential - Zone R-1................................................ 27
4B - Multi-Unit Residential - Zone R-2.................................................... 28
4C - South Lakeside Residential - Zone R-3........................................... 29
4D - Bare Land Strata - Zone R-4......................................................... 30
4E - Manufactured Home Park - Zone R-5............................................. 31
4F - Rural Residential - Zone RR-1......................................................... 32
4G - Supportive Housing - Zone RS-1....................................................33
4H - Neighbourhood Mixed-Use - Zone MU-1........................................ 34
4I - Commercial Mixed-Use - Zone MU-2.............................................. 35
4J - Commercial - Zone C-1................................................................ 36
4K - Highway Commercial - Zone C-2.................................................. 37
4L - Light Industrial - Zone M-1............................................................. 39
4M - Industrial - Zone M-2................................................................... 40
4N - Airport Industrial - Zone M-3......................................................... 41
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4O - Tourism Industrial - Zone M-4........................................................ 42
4P - Civic + Institutional - Zone A-1...................................................... 43
4Q - University Village - Zone A-2......................................................... 44
4R - Parks and Recreation - Zone P-1................................................... 45
4S - Natural Areas and Conservation - Zone P-2.....................................46
PART 5 - LOADING AND PARKING PROVISIONS............................... 47
5.1
General Provisions.............................................................................. 47
5.2
Accessible Parking Regulations............................................................ 49
5.3
Loading Regulations........................................................................... 50
5.4
Off-Street Parking Regulations............................................................... 51
5.5
Bicycle Parking Regulations................................................................. 55
PART 6 - LANDSCAPING, SCREENING AND FENCING......................... 56
6.1
Landscaping..................................................................................... 56
6.2
Screening.......................................................................................... 57
6.3
Fencing............................................................................................. 58
PART 7 - SUBDIVISION PROVISIONS................................................ 60
7.1
Regulation of Subdivision.................................................................... 60
7.2
Minimum Lot Size and Width................................................................ 60
7.3
Minimum Frontage............................................................................. 60
7.4
Parcels Exempt from Minimum Lot Dimension Requirements................... 60
7.5
Parcel Shapes.................................................................................... 60
7.6
Bare Land Strata Subdivision................................................................ 61
7.7
Legal Survey Plans.............................................................................. 61
Zoning Bylaw No. 2430 - Schedule 'A' Explanatory Text
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PART 1 - SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
1.1
BASIC PROVISIONS
PURPOSE
1.1.1 The purpose of this Bylaw is to provide a clear and efficient system of land use
regulation for orderly development, and re-development, of the City having
regard for the provisions of the City's Official Community Plan.
APPLICATION
1.1.2 This Bylaw applies to all land, buildings and structures including the surface of
water within the boundaries of the City.
CONFORMITY
1.1.3 No land, water surface, building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no
building or structure or part thereof shall be erected, moved, altered or
enlarged, unless in conformity with this Bylaw.
SEVERABILITY
1.1.4 If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this bylaw is for any
reason held to be invalid by decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Bylaw.
COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER BYLAWS
1.1.5 In addition to this Bylaw, a person is responsible for determining and complying
with the requirements of all other applicable City bylaws as well as provincial
and federal enactments.
UNITS OF MEASURE
1.1.6 Metric units are used for all measurements in this Bylaw. Approximate imperial
equivalents are shown in parentheses following each metric measurements for
convenience only and do not form part of this Bylaw.
1.2
ADMINISTRATION
ENFORCEMENT
1.2.1 The Director of Planning and Development Services, Building Officials, and Bylaw
Enforcement Officers are authorized to enforce the provisions of this Bylaw.
1.2.2 The Director of Planning and Development Services, Building Officials, and Bylaw
Enforcement Officers shall have the right of entry and may, in compliance with
Section 16 of the Community Charter, enter onto any land or into any building to
inspect the same and to ascertain whether the provisions of this Bylaw have
been carried out.
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1.2.3 No person shall interfere with or obstruct the entry of a Bylaw Enforcement
Officer or any authorized City representative onto any land or into any building
to which entry is made or attempted pursuant to the provisions of this Bylaw.
VIOLATIONS
1.2.4 Each person who contravenes or who causes or allows a contravention of any
requirement or prohibition imposed by this bylaw shall be guilty of an offence
against the Bylaw; and each day such contravention is caused or allowed to
continue shall constitute a separate offence.
PENALTY
1.2.5 Every person who contravenes or violates any provision of this Bylaw, or who
suffers or permits any act or thing to be done in contravention or in violation of
any provision of this Bylaw, or who neglects or refrains from doing anything
required to be done by any provision of this Bylaw, is guilty of an offence and is
subject to the following enforcement provisions:
(a) to the penalties imposed by the Offence Act; or,
(b) to a fine as imposed by the means of a Municipal Ticket Information under
the Community Charter or a Bylaw Notice under the Local Government
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act.
1.2.6 All penalties relevant to contraventions of this Bylaw being addressed within the
provisions of Section 1.2.5 (b) are contained in Schedules of the City of Williams
Lake Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2196, as amended or replaced from
time to time.
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PART 2 - INTERPRETATION
2.1
RULES OF INTERPRETATION
2.1.1 Words, phrases and terms used in this Bylaw that are neither defined in this Bylaw,
nor in the Local Government Act, nor the Community Charter, nor the
Interpretation Act, shall be given their usual and customary meaning.
2.1.2 Notwithstanding the requirements and limits contained in this Bylaw, those lands
which have been designated as development permit areas pursuant to the
Local Government Act are additionally subject to the guidelines and conditions
specified in the current Official Community Plan Bylaw and all amendments
thereto.
2.2
NON-CONFORMING CONDITIONS
2.2.1 A use or structure that does not conform to the provisions of this Bylaw, but was
lawful at the time this bylaw was adopted, may benefit from lawful non-
conforming status as provided under the Local Government Act.
2.3
UNDEFINED USES
2.3.1 The following guidelines shall be applied in interpreting the use definitions:
(c) Typical uses listed in the definitions as examples are not intended to be
exclusive or restrictive; and
(d) Where a specific use generally conforms to two or more definitions, the
specific use is deemed to conform to and be included in that defined use
which is most similar in functional purpose or physical characteristics (i.e. a
secondary suite is an accessory residential use and not an accessory use).
2.4
DEFINITIONS
2.4.1 The following words, terms, and phrases in this Bylaw, shall have the following
meanings:
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE means a building or structure located on a
parcel, the use of which building or structure is incidental and ancillary to the
principal permitted use of the land, buildings or structures located on the same
parcel. Examples include covered decks, sunrooms, gazebos, sheds, detached
garages, lean-tos, greenhouses, etc.
ACCESSORY RESIDENTIAL means the use of a building or portion of a building as a
dwelling unit, being a use accessory to the principal use of the property.
Examples include a caretaker suite, security guard suite.
ACCESSORY USE means a use combined with or closely related to a principal
permitted use of the land, buildings or structures located on the same parcel as
listed under the applicable zone.
AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE means those lands designated pursuant to the
Agricultural Land Commission Act.
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AGRICULTURE means a use providing for production of farm products. Examples
include the production of dairy products, meat products such as cattle, hogs,
sheep, poultry and other animals, wheat or other grains, forage crops such as
hay, vegetables or other field crops, including hops farms. For Land in the
Agricultural Land Reserve is use may be supplemented with uses permitted under
the Agricultural Land Commission Act and its regulations.
AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL means industrial uses related to the operation of an airport,
including terminal buildings; hangars; runways and ground maintenance
equipment buildings; aircraft and avionics associated services; vehicle and
aircraft parking facilities; water bomber or chemical staging areas for forest
protection; flying schools and related facilities; fuel dispensing and storage
facilities, office and accessory residential.
ANIMAL CLINIC means the use of land, buildings or structures for the care,
examinations, treatment, boarding, short term accommodation of animals and
pets and may include uses such as pet grooming, and the sale of medicine and
supplies. Also known as kennels, vet hospitals, animal shelters, doggy daycare.
APPROVING OFFICER means the City's Approving Officer as appointed pursuant
to the Land Title Act.
ARTS AND CULTURE means the use of a premises to produce dance, live music,
creative writing, painting, pottery, crafts, photography, wood carving, and other
works of art ae exhibited, produced, performed or sold.
ASSEMBLY USE means the occupancy or the use of a building or part thereof by
a gathering of persons for religious, charitable, philanthropic, cultural,
recreational, or educational purposes, including auditoriums, libraries,
conference centers, social halls, group camps, museums, place of worship and
similar uses.
BACKYARD BEEKEEPING means the keeping of bees accessory to primary
residential use, as permitted in this bylaw, and as regulated by City of Williams
Lake Animal Control Bylaw No. 2102, as amended or replaced from time to time.
BACKYARD HEN KEEPING means the keeping of hens accessory to primary
residential use, as they are defined in the Animal Control Bylaw and as permitted
in this bylaw, and as regulated by City of Williams Lake Animal Control Bylaw No.
2102, as amended or replaced from time to time.
BASEMENT means that portion of a building below the first or ground -oriented
level having less than 1.2m of clearance from its ceiling to the average finished
grade of the building perimeter.
BELOW GRADE FLOOR SPACE means that portion of the gross floor area of the
basement that is situated below the average finished grade, the amount to be
determined by the application of the following formula:
Distance from basement to average finished grade X Gross
Floor Area Distance from basement floor to floor level of storey above.
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BREWERY means a small-scale brewery that produces beer, ciders, ales, etc.
annually and may include accessory uses of wholesaling, tours, tastings,
sampling rooms, special events, a lounge, retail sales and related activities as
regulated by the BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch.
BUILDING means any structure or portion thereof used or intended to be used for
the purpose of supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy, said structure to
have at least four walls and a roof supporting structure constructed with wood,
concrete, steel or similar material.
BUILDING OFFICIAL means the City's building inspector or a duly authorized
representative.
BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER means an officer or employee of the City who
has responsibility for inspection and enforcement related to bylaw compliance.
CAMPGROUND means a site intended for or used for the temporary
accommodation of travelers in recreational vehicles (RV) or tents which are not
occupied as principal residences and excludes a mobile home or recreational
vehicle park, and which site may include one or more of the following as
accessory uses limited to the occupants of the campground: laundry facility,
washroom, and shower facilities, convenience store, office and recreational
facilities.
CANNABIS means cannabis as defined in the Cannabis Control and Licensing
Act and includes any products containing cannabis.
CANNABIS, DISTRIBUTION means the sale and distribution in accordance with a
license to distribute cannabis under the Cannabis Control and Licencing Act, the
Cannabis Distribution Act, or the federal Cannabis Act.
CANNABIS, MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTION means the production of
cannabis in accordance with authorization under the federal Cannabis Act and
does not include cultivation for personal use.
CELLAR means a space not being occupied for dwelling purposes having the
lower floor of which is 1.5m below the average finished grade at the perimeter of
the building.
CEMETERY means the use of land, buildings, or structures for the internment of
human or animal remains and includes burial grounds, columbaria,
crematoriums, mausoleums, ash gardens and memorial parks.
CHILDCARE, COMMERCIAL means a building, part of a building or premises
licensed for a group childcare program, preschool, child minding, out of school
care, or special needs day care use pursuant to the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act.
CHILDCARE, FAMILY means a building, part of a building or premises licensed for
family childcare program use pursuant to the Community Care and Assisted
Living Act which provides for a maximum of eight children.
CITY means the City of Williams Lake.
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CIVIC means a use providing for public functions and includes federal, provincial
and municipal offices and yards, public schools, medical services, community
centres, libraries, museums, emergency and protective services and similar
activities.
COMMERCIAL means an occupation, employment or enterprise that is carried
on for gain or monetary profit by any person.
COMMUNITY CARE FACILITY means any facility or premise licensed pursuant to
the Community Care and Assisted Living Act provided for persons, that require
full time or partial care for meeting basic needs, that may include meal services,
medical and personal services, recreation and social programing. Examples
include Nursing Homes, Long-term Care, and/or Retirement Homes.
COMMUNITY SEWER SYSTEM means a system of sewerage works or a sewage
disposal system that is owned, operated and maintained by the City, or by an
improvement district or a regional district.
COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM means a system of waterworks which is owned,
operated and maintained by the City, or by an improvement district or a
regional district, or a water utility as defined in the Water Utility Act.
CONTRACTOR SERVICES means premises used for the provision of contractor
services, including road construction, landscaping, concrete, electrical, heating
and cooling, plumbing or similar services of a construction nature which require
on-site storage of equipment and vehicles, warehouse space and accessory
sales and office space.
COOKING FACILITY means facilities intended or used for the preparation of
cooking of food; and includes any room containing cooking appliances,
including hot plates or microwave ovens, counters, cabinets, plumbing, or where
wiring exists for installation of such facilities.
COUNCIL means the Municipal Council of the City.
DECK means an unenclosed, outdoor, raised platform or floor structure, more
than 0.6m above finished grade, that is accessory to a building.
DERELICT means with reference to a vehicle, a vehicle, or part of a vehicle,
which is incapable of movement under its own power or unfit for its intended
purpose.
DEVELOPMENT means a change in the use or an improvement of any land,
building or structure and shall include the carrying out of any building,
engineering, construction or other operation in, on, over or under land or water,
or the construction, addition or alteration of any building or structure.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT means the Director of Planning and
Development of the City or a duly authorized representative.
DRIVE AISLE means the area that provides on-site circulation for vehicles within
parkades or surface parking lots, and does not include a street, laneway, alley,
pathway, or driveway.
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DRIVE-THROUGH means a facility for the provision of food, drink, and other
commercial services to persons within a motor vehicle, without the need for such
persons to exit the motor vehicle which facility is only permitted on parcels
specified by legal description in this bylaw.
DWELLING UNIT, ACCESSORY means a self-contained dwelling unit that detached
or combined within a building on the same parcel containing cooking, eating,
living, sleeping and sanitary facilities. Examples include secondary or accessory
suites, in-law suites, laneway homes, and carriage homes.
DWELLING UNIT, APARTMENTS means a building which contains four or more
dwelling units, with each dwelling unit having its principal access from a
common interior or exterior corridor. Examples include market rentals, seniors
housing, affordable housing, independent living apartments.
DWELLING UNIT, MULTI-PLEX means a building which contain two or more
dwelling units, with each dwelling unit having its principal access from a
separate ground-oriented entrance, and which may have its dwelling unit
separated by a common wall running along an interior lot line. Examples include
duplexes, triplexes, townhouses, row housing/semi-detached.
DWELLING UNIT, SINGLE DETACHED means a self-contained, detached dwelling
unit used or intended to be used by one or more persons and usually containing
cooking, eating, living, sleeping, and sanitary facilities that meets the BC Building
Code.
EAVE means the projecting lower edges of a roof overhanging the wall of a
building.
EDUCATIONAL means a place of learning which offers post-secondary education
courses, including business schools, colleges, technical, trade and vocational
schools, universities or special education programs, that may include
administrative, social, research and recreational facilities and associated
housing to the institution.
EMERGENCY SHELTER means a facility or residential facility staffed and supervised
by a public authority or non-profit agency for the purpose of providing
temporary sleeping accommodation for people in need of emergency shelter
and may include meal services, support services as well as administrative and
office space for use by program staff. Examples include homeless shelters.
ENTERTAINMENT means a commercial use that is contained within a building
providing recreational or leisure opportunities to the public and may be a
licensed establishment that includes amusement arcades, bowling alleys, pool
halls, cinemas, social clubs, theatres, casinos and similar uses, but specifically
excludes adult-oriented entertainment.
ENTERTAINMENT, ADULT-ORIENTED means businesses that derive a substantial
portion of their income from sexually explicit materials or performances and may
be a licensed liquor establishment, have live entertainment and / or exotic
dancing. Examples include adult bookstores and video stores, adult arcades,
theaters, and cabarets.
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FAÇADE or FACE means the portion of any exterior elevation of a building or
structure exposed to public view extending from the finished grade to the eaves
or to the top of a parapet wall and the entire length of the building elevations,
including all areas divided by firewalls.
FENCE means a structure that is used to form a boundary to enclose or screen an
area but does not include a retaining wall.
FLOOR AREA means the space on any storey of a building between exterior walls
and required firewalls including the space occupied by interior walls and
partitions, but not including exits, vertical service spaces and their enclosing
assemblies;
For the purpose of a multi-family dwelling or commercial building, floor area or
gross floor area excludes:
(a) any portion of a floor used for parking purposes, unless such parking is a
principal use;
(b) any portion of a floor used for common laundry purposes, unless such laundry
is a principal use;
(c) any portion of a basement or cellar containing heating, laundry, storage
facilities or recreational area; and,
(d) uncovered swimming pools and open sun decks;
For the purpose of a single detached dwelling and duplexes, floor area or gross
floor area:
(a) includes garages, carports, basements (exclusive of the below finished grade
floor space) and covered decks; and,
(b) excludes cellars.
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) means the figure obtained when the floor area of all
buildings on a lot is divided by the area of the lot (FAR = Total Building Floor
Area/Total Lot Area).
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT means a building or part of a building used primarily to
serve or sell food the public for immediate consumption. Examples include a
restaurant, cafe, cafeteria, delicatessen, take-out counter, ice-cream parlour,
tea or lunchroom, coffee shop, snack bar.
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, LICENSED means a building or part of a building where
beverages with or without food are sold and served to the public pursuant to the
Liquor Control & Licensing Act such uses as a neighbourhood pub, sports bar,
restaurant.
FRONTAGE means that length of a lot boundary which abuts a highway.
GARAGE means an accessory building, portion of a principal building, designed
and used primarily for the storage of vehicles and includes a carport.
GOLF COURSE means an area used for playing golf, and typically includes a club
house, driving range, accessory retail sales and a restaurant.
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GRADE in relation to a driveway or parking space means the steepness of the
slope measured using the full rise and run of the driveway.
GRADE, FINISHED means the lowest of the average levels of finished ground
adjoining each exterior wall of a building, or a retaining wall determined by
average levels of finished ground (see figure below).
GREENHOUSE AND NURSERY means an enclosed, partially enclosed building or
structure or unenclosed area for the cultivation, harvesting, storing and selling of
vegetables, fruits, grains, flowers, trees, bushes, bedding plants, sod and similar
products, and may include retail or wholesale of landscaping and gardening
products and materials.
HABITABLE AREA means any room or space utilized for designed for eating,
sleeping or human occupancy, excludes bathroom, kitchen, utility room,
workroom, furnace room and storage room.
HEALTH SERVICES, MAJOR means a facility providing room, board, and surgical or
other medical treatments for the sick, injured or infirm including outpatient
services and may include accessory staff residences, food and beverages
services, medical and diagnostic laboratories and pharmaceutical dispensary.
Examples include hospitals, morgues, treatment centers, long term care facilities.
HEALTH SERVICES, MINOR means a premise use for the provision of physical or
mental health services on an out-patient basis. Services may be preventative,
diagnostic, treatment, therapeutic, rehabilitative or counseling nature. Examples
include medical and dental offices, chiropractors, acupuncture clinics,
vocational rehabilitation, blood banks, health clinics, maternity care, and may
include accessory medical diagnostic laboratories, the retail sale or rental of
medical supplies and pharmaceutical dispensaries.
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HEIGHT means, in reference to a building or structure, the vertical distance from
the average finished grade at the perimeter of the building or structure, or, in the
case of a detached carport or garage, from the finished floor level, to the
highest point of the roof surface of a flat roof, to the deck line of a mansard roof,
and to the mean level between the eaves and the ridge of a gable, hip,
gambrel or other sloping roof, and in the case of a structure without a roof, to
the highest point of the structure (see figure below).
HELIPORT means a permanent facility that is used for the landing and takeoff of
helicopters, said facility being ancillary to the principal use of the land or
building.
HIGHWAY means a public street, road, path, lane, walkway, trail, bridge,
viaduct, thorough-fare and any other public way and may include arterial,
collector and local but specifically excludes private rights of way on private
property.
HIGHWAY, PROVINCIAL means Cariboo Highway No. 97, or Chilcotin Highway
No. 20, which are Arterial highways under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of
Transportation and Transit, as defined in the Transportation Act.
HOBBY FARM means agricultural activity that is not the principal use of the parcel
and does not include the use of land, buildings and structures for the
commercial production of poultry, livestock, fur bearing animals or the growing
of mushrooms. In the case of horses, cattle, sheep, goats, or other camelids,
raised by personal use, no more than two (in total) shall be permitted on an
individual property.
HOME-BASED BUSINESS means a commercial occupation or profession carried
on by a resident of the dwelling unit which is clearly incidental and accessory to
the use of the parcel for residential purposes.
HOTEL means a building providing temporary overnight accommodation of the
traveling public in guest rooms or suites. Hotels may provide concierge service,
cleaning service, meeting rooms, dining services, and other guest services or
amenities. Examples include apartment hotels, hostels, inns, and motels.
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INDUSTRIAL, HEAVY means a use providing resource processing, manufacturing,
waste management, recycling, transportation and delivery, energy utilities,
heavy construction and machinery, resource use, extraction support that may
have administrative or sales offices, storage buildings, structures and yards for
associated uses and accessory residential. Examples include all light industrial
uses and solid waste facilities, sawmills, concrete and asphalt plants, power
plants, storage and salvaging yards and rail use.
INDUSTRIAL, LIGHT means the processing or storage of goods, light
manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, distribution, service industrial such as
storage, cleaning, repairing, or renting, trade and technology operations, may
include administrative and sales offices, storage buildings, structures and yards
for associated uses as well as accessory residential. Examples include bulk
loading and storages, transportation and delivery, service construction, metal
fabricating, storage and salvaging yards, equipment sales and repair yards, bulk
landscaping supplies, research facilities, occupational support, mini storage and
rail use.
INSTITUTIONAL refers to land or buildings used for public or non-profit purposes
that serve the community's needs, often involving public services, including
educational, health services, religious assembly, public service or community
facilities and activities.
LANE means a highway intended to provide secondary access to lots at the side
or rear.
LOADING SPACE means a space for the loading or unloading of a vehicle, either
outside or inside a building or structure, but specifically excludes manoeuvring
aisles and other areas providing access to the space.
LOT means a parcel of land which is legally defined either by registered plan or
legal description.
LOT, CORNER means a lot which abuts two or more roads where the interior
angle of the intersection is less than 135 degrees.
LOT COVERAGE means the total horizontal area of all buildings or parts thereof,
as measured from the outermost perimeter of all buildings on the lot and
expressed as a percentage of the total area of the lot, and includes the area
covered by carports and elevated parking areas, but excludes steps, eaves,
cantilevered balconies, open air sundecks and uncovered pools.
LOT LINE, EXTERIOR means the lot line or lines common to the parcel and an
abutting highway (except a lane), other than the front lot line.
LOT LINE, FRONT means the lot line common to the lot and the street or, where
there is more than one street, the lot line common to a street and the portion of
the lot designated as front yard.
LOT LINE, INTERIOR means the lot line or lines other than a front or rear lot line
common to the parcel and another parcel or common to the parcel and a
lane.
LOT LINE, SIDE means an interior or exterior lot line.
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LOT LINE, REAR means the lot line or lines opposite to and most distant from the
front lot line or, where the rear portion of the lot is bound by intersecting lot lines,
the point of such intersection.
LOT SIZE means the same as site area.
LOT SIZE, MINIMUM means the smallest area into which a parcel may be
subdivided.
LOT WIDTH means the distance between the side lot lines as measured at the
front lot line and at the rear lot line; for panhandle lots, the distance excludes the
narrow strip of land that forms the panhandle portion of the lot.
MANUFACTURED HOME means a single or multiple section dwelling unit that is
manufactured and assembled in a factory to Canadian Standards Association
Z240MH standards and designed to be transportable by wheels.
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK means a lot used or occupied by any person for
the purposes of providing spaces for the placement of four or more
manufactured home dwellings and for imposing a charge or rental fee for the
use of such space.
METAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS means a purpose-designed metal cargo
containers constructed for the transportation of goods and materials for storage
purposes. Also known as cargo containers, roll off containers, sea cans, and
freight containers, but does not include dumpsters and recycling receptacles
intended for neighbourhood collection.
MINI STORAGE FACILITY means a building or part of a building, divided into
individual lockers, each providing storage space for the storage of non-
hazardous items.
MODULAR HOME means a dwelling unit that is factory built to the CAN/CSA A277
standards installed on a permanent foundation compliant with the BC building
code.
MOTOR VEHICLE includes automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles
and snowmobiles, recreational vehicles, and buses.
NATURAL BOUNDARY means the visible high water mark on any watercourse
where the presence and action of the water are so common and usual, and so
long continued in all ordinary years, as to mark up on the soil of the bed of the
watercourse 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, and in cases where
there is no visible high water mark shall mean the average high water mark.
OFFICE USE means the occupancy or use of a building for the purpose of
carrying out business or professional activities but not retail sales. Examples
include accounting firms, financial institutes, insurance agencies, engineering,
lawyers, real estate offices, etc.
OFF-STREET PARKING means the use of land for the parking of vehicles other than
on a highway including the parking spaces and the manoeuvring aisle.
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OUTDOOR STORAGE means the use of land outside of an enclosed building
where construction materials and equipment, new building materials, stone
products, utility equipment or other materials, goods, products, vehicles,
equipment or machinery are stored, baled, piled, handled, sold or distributed.
PANHANDLE LOT means any parcel that has its frontage at the end of a narrow
access strip that is an integral part of the parcel. The access strip is not included
when calculating the area of such parcel or the front yard setback requirement.
PANHANDLE LOT, FRONT LOT LINE means a lot line adjoining and approximately
perpendicular to the access strip; excludes any lot line in the access strip. The
front property line of the panhandle lot must extend to the side lot line opposite
the access strip, forming the rear lot line of the parcel in front.
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 DEPTH means the distance between the front lot line and the most
distant part of the rear lot line of a parcel.
PARK means public land used or intended for both active or passive recreational
uses; and includes all greenspace, gardens, facilities and apparatus, playing
fields, playground equipment, utilities, archaeological, historical, cultural and
natural sites, buildings and other structures that are consistent with the general
purposes of public parkland.
PARKING AREA means a portion of a lot that is used to accommodate off-street
parking.
PARKING SPACE means the space for the parking of one vehicle either outside or
inside a building or structure but excludes maneuvering aisles and other areas
providing access to the space.
PERMITTED USES means the uses of the land, buildings or structures that are
permitted in the applicable zone.
PERSONAL SERVICES means a use whereby professional or personal services are
provided together with the sale of goods, wares, merchandise, articles or things
accessory to the provision of such services. Examples include hairdressers, gyms,
shoe repair, dry cleaning, massage therapy, personal/home care and spas.
PREMISES means the buildings and structures located on a parcel of land.
PROPERTY LINE means lot line.
PUBLIC SERVICE means a use providing for the essential servicing of the City with
water, sewer, electricity, telephone and similar services where such use is
established by the City, by another government body or by a company
operating under the Utilities Commission Act and includes broadcast transmission
facilities, sewer, watermain and power line easements, pump houses,
substations, telephone exchanges and traffic controls.
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RECREATION FACILITY means a facility that may have indoor or outdoor
components used and equipped for the conduct of sports and leisure activities
and includes bowling alley, games court, curling and roller rink, fitness centre,
swimming pool, fairground and similar activities and may combined with
concessions, retail sales, programs, services and office use.
RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY means the use of premises for the assembly of persons for
worship and related religious activities and may include accessory community
services, programs or activities. Examples include chapels, churches, convents,
gurdwaras, monasteries, mosques, parish halls, synagogues, and temples.
RESOURCE means a use providing for the conservation, management or
extraction of primary forest, mineral and other resource materials and includes
the preliminary grading, cutting or crushing of such materials for shipment, but
excludes all manufacturing of products and any processing not specifically
included.
RETAIL SALES means premises where goods, merchandise and other materials are
offered for sale to the general public and includes limited onsite storage or
limited seasonal outdoor sales to support that store's operations, such as
appliance, automotive parts, clothing, gift, grocery, hardware, pharmaceutical,
and sporting goods stores.
RETAIL SALES, BEER AND WINE means a retail premises as licensed pursuant to the
Liquor Control and Licensing Act.
RETAIL SALES, CANNABIS means the business of selling cannabis and cannabis
accessory products for off-premises consumption as licensee pursuant to the
Cannabis Control and Licensing Act.
RETAIL SALES, CONVENIENCE means the retail sales of a limited selection of
everyday items such as beverages, confectionery, groceries, automotive
accessories, personal care items, pharmaceutical items, printed materials,
tobacco, and tourism or seasonal related products.
RETAINING WALL means a structure supporting or intended to support or retain
soil, loose rock, or gravel which is on a slope greater than the angle of repose.
SCREENING means a continuous fencing, wall, compact hedge or combination
thereof, supplemented with landscape plantings that effectively provides a
visual separation or enclosure for the site, and is broken only by limited access.
SERVICE COMMERCIAL means premises used for business of sales, services and
repairs that excludes daily household needs, such use as automotive,
recreational and equipment sales, service repair and rental, car washes, mobile
home sales, building supplies outlets, recycling depots, contractor services,
greenhouses and nurseries and similar activities including associated office and
storage areas.
SERVICE STATION, MAJOR means premises used for the bulk storage and
distribution of petroleum products, gasoline pumping stations, sales of propane
and other automotive products including key lock or card lock services.
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SERVICE STATION, MINOR means the use of land and structures for gasoline
pumping stations and may have a convenience store, the retail sales of propane
and motor vehicle accessories.
SETBACK means, depending on the context:
(a) The minimum permitted distance between a building or structure and the
designated lot lines; or
(b) The required minimum distance from a watercourse, or other body of water
to the building or structures; or
(c) The minimum separation between buildings or structures on a lot.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL ACCOMMODATION means an accommodation provided to
members of the public in a short-term rental operator's primary residence, in
exchange for money or other consideration, for a period of less than 30
consecutive days. The accommodation may include the rental of an entire
dwelling unit or bedrooms, with or without the provision of breakfast served on
the property. Examples include but not limited to bed and breakfast, boarding,
lodging.
SIGN means a letter, numeral, picture or attention drawing device displayed out
of doors in such manner as to be visible from a highway.
SITE AREA means an area of land considered as a unit devoted to a certain use
or occupied by a building or structure or group of buildings or structures united
by a common interest or use but excludes the access strip portion of a
Panhandle Lot.
SOLID WASTE FACILITY means a facility designed, constructed and operated for
the collection, processing, transferring or disposal of the solid waste stream or
components thereof, but not inclusive of household or neighbourhood
composting. Examples include transfer stations, material recycling facilities,
composting facilities and disposal facilities.
STORAGE AND SALVAGING YARDS means a premise that is used for wrecking,
salvaging, dismantling or storing of used vehicles, equipment, materials such as
woods, fiber, metal and scrap yards.
STOREY means the habitable portion of a building that is situated between the
top of any floor and the top of the floor or ceiling immediately above it.
STRATA LOT means a strata lot as defined by the Strata Property Act.
STRUCTURE means any construction or development fixed to, supported by or
sunk into land or water.
SUBDIVISION means the division of land into two or more parcels, whether by
plan, apt descriptive words, or otherwise.
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING COMPLEX means a residential facility that provides
affordable housing opportunities for vulnerable persons that is linked to voluntary
and flexible support services and operated by a non-profit Society incorporated
in accordance with the Societies Act.
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA TOWER means a device that requires a licence
from the Federal Government and is used to receive and/or to transmit radio-
frequency signals, microwave signals, or other communications energy
transmitted from other antennas.
TOURISM means a premise used for a range of activities and industries that cater
to travelers for leisure, business or personal purposes for a short period of time,
including accommodation, transportation, attractions, public amenities, souvenir
or cultural shops and activities or businesses related to the tourism industry.
TRAILS AND AMENITIES means a use undertaken in an outdoor setting including
nature trails, walking and recreation trails, green space, open space, botanical
gardens, and amenities such as benches, picnic tables, rest stops, public
facilities, parking areas.
TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY FACILITY means premises used for the sorting
and shipping of packages, transportation vehicles, courier services, fleet and
trucking services and may include office use or storage compounds such as mail
courier, moving companies, shipping companies.
UTILITY USE, PUBLIC means the use of land whereby water, sewer, electrical,
telephone, cable and other similar public services are provided and maintained.
WAREHOUSE means a building used for the receiving and storage of goods or
personal property for compensation and includes the storage of goods by a
distributor or supplier who markets goods for retail sale at other locations and
includes limited retail sales from the site.
WATERCOURSE means any natural or man-made depression includes the sea or
any lake, river, stream, creek, spring, ravine, swamp, gulch, surface source of
water supply or source of groundwater supply, whether enclosed or in a conduit.
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YARD means that portion of a parcel that may not be built upon as defined by
the minimum setback requirements (see figure below).
ZONE means the areas into which the City is divided in accordance with the
map or maps shown and attached to this Bylaw and for which specific
regulations are hereinafter outlined for each area.
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PART 3 - GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS
3.1
GENERAL LAND USE REGULATIONS
PROHIBITED USES
3.1.1 The following Uses are prohibited in all zones:
(a) all uses except those specifically permitted by the Bylaw;
(b) any use shall be carried on wholly or partly in a tent, recreation vehicle, travel
trailer, or passenger vehicle, except as expressly permitted in this Bylaw;
(c) the use of a tent, recreation vehicle, travel trailer, or passenger vehicle used
for habitation.
3.1.2 The outdoor storage of vehicles (including parts thereof) which are in a state of
disrepair, derelict, wrecked, or being dismantled for salvage or which are not
insured for the current year, except as specifically permitted by this Bylaw.
USES ALLOWED IN ALL ZONES
3.1.3 The following uses are permitted throughout all zones:
(a) accessory uses;
(b) greenspace, plazas and playground equipment;
(c) public utility use (but not including sewage treatment plants or electrical
substations or facilities);
(d) off-street parking area;
(g) short-term rental accommodations subject to Section 3.11;
(h) place of worship.
3.2 AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE
3.2.1 Notwithstanding anything contained in this Bylaw, land within the City
designated as "Agricultural Land Reserve", pursuant to the Agricultural Land
Commission Act, shall be subject to:
(a) the Agricultural Land Commission Act; and
(b) regulations made pursuant to the Agricultural Land Commission Act; and
(c) relevant orders of the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission made pursuant
to the Agricultural Land Commission Act.
3.3
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
3.3.1 Accessory buildings and structures are permitted in all zones and shall comply
with the building siting (setback) requirements of the principal building except
where alternate standards are specified in the Regulations section of any Part of
this bylaw.
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3.3.2 Accessory buildings attached to the principal Building shall be considered part
of the principal building.
3.3.3 An accessory building or structure shall not be used as a dwelling unit, except in
the case where an accessory residential use is permitted by the Bylaw.
3.4
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
3.4.1 Accessory dwelling units must have separate entrances from the exterior of the
building, a single cooking facility, one or more bedrooms and one or more
bathrooms that meets the BC Building Code regulations.
3.4.2 Accessory dwelling units shall provide a well-lit 1.2m (3.9ft) wide access path
route from the Street to the entrance of the unit.
3.4.3 Each dwelling unit shall have a clearly identifiable civic addressing signage
visible from the street or lane.
3.4.4 Off-street parking shall be required in accordance with Part 5 of this bylaw.
3.4.5 Additional water and sewer utility fees will be charged for each dwelling unit in
accordance with City of Williams Lake Waterworks Bylaw No. 1972, as amended
or replaced from time to time, and City of Williams Lake Sewerage Works
Management Bylaw No. 871, as amended or replaced from time to time.
3.5
CANNABIS RELATED REGULATIONS
3.5.1 Cannabis retailer must be 300m (984ft) (in a straight line from the closest lot line
to the closest lot line) from public or private schools, group childcare (excluding
family day cares), and Cariboo Memorial Recreation Centre.
3.5.2 Cannabis retailer must be 500m (1,640ft) (in a straight line from the closest lot line
to the closest lot line) from another lot where a cannabis retailer is licensed and
permitted, whether or not a cannabis retailer is active or not.
3.5.3 Only one cannabis retailer is allowed per lot.
3.5.4 No drive-through and mobile cannabis retail is permitted.
3.5.5 No building or structure or portion thereof used for cannabis production or
distribution shall be located closer than 100m to any zone that allows residential
use.
3.5.6 The interior setback for a principal building for cannabis manufacturing and
production or cannabis distribution may be reduced to 15m (49ft) in cases where
the abutting property is zoned Industrial (M-2).
3.5.7 An accessory building or structure used for security purposes for a cannabis
production facility does not have to comply with the required 100m separation
setback from any zone that allows residential. The general setback provisions for
accessory residential use of the Industrial (M-2) zone will apply to a building or
structure used for security purposes.
3.5.8 No outdoor storage of cannabis products or processing equipment is permitted
in any zone.
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3.5.9 Outdoor sales of cannabis are not permitted.
3.6
EXCEPTIONS TO HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
3.6.1 A chimney, church spire, flagpole, elevator, mechanical and ventilation devices,
or similar objects not used for human occupancy are not subject to the height
limitations of this Bylaw, provided that such structures shall not occupy more than
20% of the roof area of a building.
3.7
SIZE, SHAPE AND SITTING OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
3.7.1 No building or structure shall be constructed, reconstructed, altered or extended
so as to cause any existing building or structure on the same lot to violate the
provisions of this Bylaw.
3.7.2 The following items shall be sited to the rear of the parcel in a residential zone:
satellite dishes, solar panels, residential light poles, heat pumps.
3.8
PROJECTIONS INTO REQUIRED YARDS
3.8.1 The following features may project into a required front, side or rear yard: Steps,
eaves and gutters, cornices, sills, chimneys, or other similar features, provided
that such projections do not project more than 1m (3.2ft) into the required yard
or 0.65m (2ft) in the case of a side yard of less than 3m (10ft) in width.
3.8.2 Balconies and sunshades, provided that such projections do not project more
than 1m into the required yard (see figure below).
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3.9
SPECIAL SITING AND SETBACKS CIRCUMSTANCES
SETBACKS - SITE TRIANGLE
3.9.1 No hedge, planting, tree, fence, signs, or other structures shall be erected,
placed, or maintained within the corner visibility triangle to a height greater than
1.2m (4ft).
3.9.2 On a corner parcel in any zone there shall be no obstruction to the line of vision
within the sight triangle, being a triangular area formed by extending a minimum
of 6m boundary along the parcel lines from the point of the exterior corner
intersection of the parcel lines and a line connecting these two points as
illustrated in the figure below.
SETBACKS - ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS
3.9.3 Notwithstanding the setback requirements specified in each of the zones, no
building shall be located within 4.5m (15ft) of the property line fronting on a
Provincial Highway, except where a lane provides secondary access in which
case the setback may be reduced to 3m (10ft).
3.9.4 Furthermore, proposed developments adjacent to a Provincial Highway will be
reviewed for compliance with Section 4.01 of the BC Highway Act regulations.
SETBACKS - WATERCOURSE
3.9.5 Notwithstanding the setback requirements specified in each zones, no building
shall be located within 30m (98ft) of the natural boundary of any other natural
watercourse or source of water supply.
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SETBACKS - HEAT PUMPS AND HVAC
3.9.6 Heat pumps and mechanical units shall be subject to the setbacks for accessory
buildings or structures.
3.10 STORAGE AND METAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS
GENERAL STORAGE REGULATIONS
3.10.1 No lot in a residential zone shall be used for the storage of materials, vehicles, or
as a wrecking or junk yard, as provided in City of Williams Lake Good Neighbour
Bylaw No. 2194, as amended or replaced from time to time.
3.10.2 Any storage that is not contained within a building, on a lot within a commercial
or industrial zone, which abuts a residential zone or is directly across a road or
lane from a residential zone, shall be enclosed by a landscape screen that is no
less than 2m (6ft) high. This enclosure shall comply with the visual clearance
provisions as specified in Section 3.9.
METAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS
3.10.3 Metal Shipping Containers shall conform to the following regulations:
(a) Metal shipping containers, are permitted as either a Temporary Use or a
Permanent Use, as specified and regulated in each applicable zone.
(b) All metal shipping containers must:
i) Be painted;
ii) Be kept clean at all times; and
iii) Not be rusty or in a state of disrepair.
(c) Metal shipping containers must meet the minimum lot line setbacks for
Accessory Buildings and Structures as detailed within the specific zone
regulations.
(d) Metal shipping containers are not permitted to be used for:
i) The installation of signage;
ii) Advertising;
iii) Graffiti or murals.
(e) Placement Restrictions - Metal Shipping Containers are not permitted to be
placed between the principal building and the front property line (street).
USE AS PART OF A BUILDING OR BUILDING COMPONENT
3.10.4 Metal Shipping Containers must meet the following requirements to be used as
part of a building or building component:
(a) Where a metal shipping container is used as part of a building constructed in
accordance with the current edition of the BC Building Code, the design must
be reviewed and prepared by a registered professional, as defined in the BC
Building Code.
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(b) Upon the issuance of a valid building permit, the metal shipping container shall
no longer be considered as such and shall be classified as a building or portion
of a building.
(c) Metal shipping containers must not be used for human habitation, unless:
i) Permitted under a valid building permit in compliance with City of
Williams Lake Building Bylaw No. 2274, as amended or replaced from
time to time, and the current edition of the BC Building Code.
(d) Where a Metal shipping container is modified and certified in accordance with
CSA A277 'Procedure for Certification of Prefabricated Buildings', for the
purpose of this Bylaw it shall be deemed to be a manufactured home or
portion of a manufactured home, and not a Metal Shipping Container.
TEMPORARY USE OF METAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS
3.10.5 Metal Shipping Containers may be temporarily placed on construction sites for
storage incidental to an active construction project, provided the following
conditions are met:
(a) A valid building permit for construction has been issued and remains active;
and
(b) The metal shipping container be removed within 30 days of:
i) acceptance of a final inspection;
ii) the suspension or cessation of construction, as determined by the
Building Official;
iii) expiration of the building permit.
3.10.6 One Metal Shipping Container may be placed temporarily on a property, for non-
construction purposes, for up to 30 days with prior written approval from the
Director of Planning and Development, provided the following conditions are met:
(a) No structures may be attached to or placed on top of the container during
this period.
(b) A one-time extension of 30 days may be requested.
(c) The temporary placement of a Metal Shipping Container for the following
purposes shall not require a building permit:
i) Moving;
ii) Special events, with written approval from the Manager of Planning and
Development;
iii) Storage of non-flammable and non-combustible materials only;
iv) Notification to the City, including intended use and storage on the
prescribed form.
STACKING OF METAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS
3.10.7 Metal shipping containers may be stacked vertically, up to a maximum of two (2)
containers, within Industrial Zones.
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3.11 SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATIONS
3.11.1 Short-term rental accommodation is permitted in residential and mixed-use
zones, subject to compliance with all requirements and provisions of the Short-
Term Rental Accommodations Act.
3.11.2 Short-term rental accommodation must have a valid license issued under City of
Williams Lake Business License Bylaw No. 2365, as amended or replaced from
time to time.
3.11.3 Short- term rental accommodations must occupy a building or a portion of a
building that complies with the BC Building Code requirements for life and safety.
3.12 HOME-BASED BUSINESS
3.12.1 A home-based business may only be conducted in a zone in which it is
permitted, and all of the following conditions must be satisfied:
(a) All activities shall be conducted entirely within the principal building or
accessory buildings and rear yards.
(b) Home-based business use, including storage, shall occupy no more than 25%
of the floor area of the principal building and accessory buildings.
(c) No automobile, boat, or heavy machinery servicing or repair is permitted as a
home-based business use.
(d) The use or occupation shall be operated by a person resident in the dwelling
unit and shall not involve the employment of more than one full-time or two
part-time employees on the premises.
(e) Home-based business use may require additional approval requirements from
agencies such as Interior Health Authority for the approval of a business
license.
(f) All outdoor advertising sign shall comply with the requirements of City of
Williams Lake Sign Bylaw No. 2360, as amended or replaced from time to
time.
(g) Home -Based Business operations shall be in accordance with City of Williams
Lake Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2194, as amended or replaced from time to
time, and enforcement shall be in accordance with any applicable Council
policy or Bylaw.
(h) A home-based business, its employees and its suppliers shall not use on-street
parking.
(i) Home-based businesses where customers or clients are permitted to enter the
business: one additional parking space must be provided, over and above
the minimum parking requirements of the zone, which may be provided in a
stacked configuration.
(j) Motor vehicles using off-street parking shall include no more than one vehicle
related to the home-based business and comply with City of Williams Lake
Traffic Control Bylaw No. 2093, as amended or replaced from time to time.
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PART 4 - ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES
4.1
ZONE REGULATIONS AND TABLE
4.1.1 For the purpose of this Bylaw, the area incorporated into the City of Williams Lake
is hereby divided into zoning districts as shown upon the plan entitled "Zoning
Map of the City of Williams Lake" which, with all explanatory matter on it,
accompanies and forms part of this Bylaw as Schedule "B".
4.1.2 The requirements of each Zoning District Schedule as set out in Part 4 of this
Bylaw shall be applied to areas designated on the Zoning Map with the
corresponding alphanumeric "zone" symbol, as follows:
SECTION
ZONE TITLE
ZONE
4A
Small Scale Residential
R-1
4B
Multi-Unit Residential
R-2
4C
South Lakeside Residential
R-3
4D
Bare Land Strata
R-4
4E
Manufactured Home Park
R-5
4F
Rural Residential
RR-1
4G
Supportive Housing
RS-1
4H
Neighbourhood Mixed-use
MU-1
4I
Commercial Mixed-use
MU-2
4J
Commercial
C-1
4K
Highway Commercial
C-2
4L
Light Industrial
M-1
4M
Industrial
M-2
4N
Airport Industrial
M-3
4O
Tourism Industrial
M-4
4P
Civic + Institutional
A-1
4Q
University Village
A-2
4R
Parks and Recreation
P-1
4S
Natural and Conservation Areas
P-2
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4A SMALL-SCALE RESIDENTIAL
R-1
This zone provides for a mixture of low-density ground-oriented multiple family
developments on lots compatible with other residential development in the area.
4A.1 Permitted Uses
Dwelling Units, Single-Detached
Childcare, Family
Dwelling Unit, Multi-plex
Home-Based Business (b)
Dwelling Units, Accessory (a)
Backyard Beekeeping
Manufactured Home
Backyard Hen Keeping
(a) Dwelling Units, Accessory shall be subject to the requirements of Section 3.4 of
this bylaw.
(b) Home-Based Business shall be subject to the requirements of Section 3.12 of
this bylaw.
4A.2 Building Provisions
Units
1-4
Accessory Buildings
& Structures
Coverage
50%
10%
Maximum Height (m)
11
6
Storey
3
1.5
FAR
0.5-1.2
-
Setbacks
(m)
Side-Int
1.5
1.5
Side-Ext
1.5
1.5
Front
4
4
Back
1.5
1.5
Minimum Lot Size (m²)
560
-
Minimum Lot Width (m)
15
-
Minimum Building Width (m)
3.5
-
Minimum Building Separation (m)
2.5
1.2
4A.3 Off-Street Parking
(a) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 5 of this Bylaw.
4A.4 Landscaping and Screening
(a) Landscaping and Screening shall be provided in accordance with Part 6 of
this Bylaw.
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4B MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL
R-2
This zone provides for medium-density, multiple family developments on lots compatible
with other residential development in the area.
4B.1 Permitted Uses
Dwelling Unit, Multi-plex
Home-Based Business (b)
Dwelling Unit, Apartments
Manufactured Home
Dwelling Unit, Accessory (a)
(a) Dwelling Units, Accessory shall be subject to the requirements of Section 3.4 of
this bylaw.
(b) Home-Based Business shall be subject to the requirements of Section 3.12 of
this bylaw.
4B.2 Building Provisions
Units
1-5
5+
Accessory Buildings
& Structures
Coverage
55%
55%
10%
Maximum Height (m)
15
15
6
Storey
4
4
1.5
FAR
1.5
2
-
Setbacks (m)
Side-Int
4
5.5
1.5
Side-Ext
4
5.5
1.5
Front
4
5.5
4
Back
4
5.5
1.5
Minimum Lot Size (m²)
880
1300
-
Minimum Lot Width (m)
18
20
-
Minimum Building Width (m)
6.1
6.1
-
Minimum Building Separation (m)
3
3
1.2
4B.3 Off-Street Parking
(a) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 5 of this Bylaw.
4B.4 Landscaping and Screening
(a) Landscaping and Screening shall be provided in accordance with Part 6 of
this Bylaw.
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4C SOUTH LAKESIDE RESIDENTIAL
R-3
This zone is intended for lower density residential with larger lots to accommodate a
combination of residential types and activities.
4C.1 Permitted Uses
Dwelling Unit, Single Detached
Childcare, Family
Dwelling Unit, Multi-plex
Hobby Farm
Dwelling Unit, Accessory(a)
Home-Based Business (b)
Manufactured Home
Backyard Beekeeping
Backyard Hen Keeping
(a) Dwelling Units, Accessory shall be subject to the requirements of Section 3.4 of
this bylaw.
(b) Home-Based Business shall be subject to the requirements of Section 3.12 of
this bylaw.
4C.2 Building Provisions
Units
1-4
Accessory Buildings
& Structures
Coverage
40%
15%
Maximum Height (m)
11
6
Storey (st)
3
1.5
FAR
0.5-1.2
-
Setbacks (m)
Side-Int
1.5
1.5
Side-Ext
1.5
1.5
Front
4
4
Back
1.5
1.5
Minimum Lot Size (m²)
929
-
Minimum Lot Width (m)
20
-
Minimum Building Width (m)
3.6
-
Minimum Building Separation (m)
3
1.2
4C.3 Off-Street Parking
(a) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 5 of this Bylaw.
4C.4 Landscaping and Screening
(a) Landscaping and Screening shall be provided in accordance with Part 6 of
this Bylaw.
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4D BARE LAND STRATA
R-4
This zone is intended to accommodate single-detached dwelling units for bare land
strata developments.
4D.1 Permitted Uses
Dwelling Unit, Single Detached
Home-Based Business (b)
Dwelling Unit, Multi-plex
Childcare, Family
Dwelling Unit, Accessory(a)
Manufactured Home
(a) Dwelling Units, Accessory shall be subject to the requirements of Section 3.4 of
this bylaw.
(b) Home-Based Business shall be subject to the requirements of Section 3.12 of
this bylaw.
4D.2 Building Provisions
Units
1-4
Accessory Buildings
& Structures
Coverage
40%
10%
Maximum Height (m)
11
6
Storey
3
1.5
FAR
0.5-1.2
-
Setbacks (m)
Side-Int
1.5
1.5
Side-Ext
1.5
1.5
Front
4
4
Back
1.5
1.5
Minimum Lot Size (m²)
420
-
Minimum Lot Width (m)
10
-
Minimum Building Width (m)
6.1
-
Minimum Building Separation (m)
3
1.2
4D.3 Off-Street Parking
(a) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 5 of this Bylaw.
4D.4 Landscaping and Screening
(a) Landscaping and Screening shall be provided in accordance with Part 6 of
this Bylaw.
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4E MANUFACTURED HOME PARK
R-5
This zone is intended to accommodate manufactured home parks.
4E.1 Permitted Uses
Manufactured Home
Home-Based Business (a)
(a) Home-Based Business shall be subject to the requirements of Section 3.12 of
this bylaw.
4E.2 Building Provisions
Units
n/a
Coverage
n/a
Maximum Height (m)
9
Storey (st)
2
FAR
-
Setbacks (m)
Side-Int
1.5
Side-Ext
1.5
Front
1.5
Back
1.5
Minimum Lot Size (m²)
1ac
Minimum Lot Width (m)
10% of lot
perimeter
Minimum Building Separation (m)
-
(a) Manufactured Home Parks shall conform to the requirements of the
Residential Manufactured Home Park Bylaw.
4E.3 Off-Street Parking
(a) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 5 of this Bylaw.
4E.4 Landscaping and Screening
(a) Landscaping and Screening shall be provided in accordance with Part 6 of
this Bylaw.
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4F RURAL RESIDENTIAL
RR-1
This zone is intended for lower density residential with larger lots to accommodate a
combination of residential types and activities.
4F.1 Permitted Uses
Dwelling Unit, Single Detached
Childcare, Family
Dwelling Unit, Accessory (a)
Hobby Farm
Manufactured Home
Backyard Beekeeping
Home-Based Business (b)
Backyard Hen Keeping
(a) Dwelling Units, Accessory shall be subject to the requirements of Section 3.4 of
this bylaw.
(b) Home-Based Business shall be subject to the requirements of Section 3.12 of
this bylaw.
4F.2 Building Provisions
Units
1-3
Accessory Buildings
& Structures
Coverage
35%
15%
Maximum Height (m)
9
6
Storey (st)
2
1.5
FAR
0.5 - 1.2
-
Setbacks
(m)
Side-Int
2.5
1.5
Side-Ext
2.5
1.5
Front
4
4
Back
2.5
1.5
Minimum Lot Size (m²)
929
-
Minimum Lot Width (m)
20
-
Minimum Building Width (m)
3.6
-
Minimum Building Separation (m)
3
1.2
4F.3 Off-Street Parking
(a) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 5 of this Bylaw.
4F.4 Landscaping and Screening
(a) Landscaping and Screening shall be provided in accordance with Part 6 of
this Bylaw.
4F.5 Subdivision
(a) Any future subdivision of lands designated under this zone must be
connected into City sewer and water services.
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4G SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
RS-1
This zone is intended to accommodate residences or facilities for persons needing
support including associated axillary support services.
4G.1 Permitted Uses
Community Care Facility
Childcare, Commercial
Dwelling Unit, Multi-plex
Supportive Housing Complex
Dwelling Unit, Apartment
Dwelling Unit, Single Detached
4G.2 Building Provisions
Units
n/a
Accessory Buildings
& Structures
Coverage
60%
10%
Maximum Height (m)
23
6
Storey (st)
6
1.5
FAR
3
-
Setbacks (m)
Side-Int
3
1.5
Side-Ext
3
1.5
Front
3
3
Back
3
1.5
Minimum Lot Size (m²)
929
-
Minimum Lot Width (m)
20
-
Minimum Building Width (m)
3.6
-
Minimum Building Separation (m)
3
1.2
4G.3 Off-Street Parking
(a) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 5 of this Bylaw.
4G.4 Landscaping and Screening
(a) Landscaping and Screening shall be provided in accordance with Part 6 of
this Bylaw.
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4H NEIGHBOURHOOD MIXED-USE
MU-1
This zone is intended to accommodate higher density residential developments with the
option of neighbourhood serving commercial uses.
4H.1 Permitted Uses
Retail Sales
Health Services, Minor
Retail Sales, Beer and Wine
Recreation Facility
Retail Sales, Convenience
Dwelling Unit, Apartments
Office Use
Dwelling Unit, Multi-plex
Personal Services
Dwelling Unit, Single-Detached
Childcare, Family
Dwelling Unit, Accessory (a)
Food Establishment
Art and Culture
Food Establishment, Licensed
(a) Dwelling Units, Accessory shall be subject to the requirements of Section 3.4 of
this bylaw.
4H.2 Building Provisions
Units
-
Accessory Buildings
& Structures
Coverage
60%
10%
Maximum Height (m)
23
6
Storey (st)
6
1.5
FAR
3
-
Setbacks (m)
Side-Int
4
1.5
Side-Ext
4
1.5
Front
4
4
Back
4
1.5
Minimum Lot Size (m²)
270
-
Minimum Building Width (m)
9
-
Minimum Building
Separation (m)
3
1.2
4H.3 Off-Street Parking
(a) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 5 of this Bylaw.
4H.4 Landscaping and Screening
(a) Landscaping and Screening shall be provided in accordance with Part 6 of
this Bylaw.
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4I COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE
MU-2
This zone is intended to accommodate a range of commercial, public facility with mixed
residential to create pedestrian oriented urban development within the downtown core.
4I.1 Permitted Uses
Retail Sales, Convenience
Health Services, Minor
Retail Sales
Retail Sales, Cannabis (a)
Retail Sales, Beer and Wine
Art and Culture
Personal Services
Community Care Facility
Food Establishment
Dwelling Unit, Multi-plex
Food Establishment, Licensed
Dwelling Unit, Apartment
Office Use
Childcare, Commercial
Recreation Facility
Civic
Entertainment
Drive-Through
Hotel
(a) Retail Sales Cannabis shall be subject to the requirements of Section 3.5 of
this bylaw.
4I.2 Building Provisions
Units
-
Accessory Buildings
& Structures
Coverage
75%
10%
Maximum Height (m)
30
9
Storey (st)
8
2
FAR
4.5
-
Setbacks (m)
Side-Int
0
0
Side-Ext
0
0
Front
0
0
Back
0
0
Minimum Lot Size (m²)
270
-
Minimum Building Width (m)
9
-
Minimum Building Separation (m)
3
1.2
4I.3 Off-Street Parking
(a) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 5 of this Bylaw.
4I.4 Landscaping and Screening
(a) Landscaping and Screening shall be provided in accordance with Part 6 of
this Bylaw.
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4J COMMERCIAL
C-1
This zone is intended to accommodate a range of commercial uses.
4J.1 Permitted Uses
Retail Sales
Retail Sales, Cannabis (a)
Retail Sales, Beer and Wine
Childcare, Commercial
Personal Services
Health Services, Minor
Entertainment
Service Commercial
Food Establishment
Agriculture
Drive-Through
Civic
Food Establishment, Licensed
Animal Clinic
Recreation Facility
Metal Shipping Containers (b)
Office Use
(a) Retail Sales, Cannabis shall be subject to the requirements of Section 3.5 of
this bylaw.
(b) Metal Shipping containers shall be subject to Section 3.10 of this bylaw.
4J.2 Building Provisions
Units
n/a
Accessory Buildings
& Structures
Coverage
55%
10%
Maximum Height (m)
15
6
Storey (st)
4
1.5
FAR
2
-
Setbacks (m)
Side-Int
3
1.5
Side-Ext
3
1.5
Front
3
3
Back
3
1.5
Minimum Lot Size (m²)
270
-
Minimum Building Width (m)
9
-
Minimum Building Separation (m)
3
1.2
4J.3 Off-Street Parking
(a) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 5 of this Bylaw.
4J.4 Landscaping and Screening
(a) Landscaping and Screening shall be provided in accordance with Part 6 of
this Bylaw.
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4K HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL
C-2
This zone is intended to accommodate a range of commercial uses along high traffic
corridors to accommodate tourism and service traffic.
4K.1 Permitted Uses
Tourism Accommodation
Service Station, Minor
Retail Sales
Retail Sales, Convenience
Retail Sales, Beer and Wine
Retail Sales, Cannabis (a)
Personal Services
Hotel
Entertainment
Recreation Facility
Food Establishment
Brewery
Food Establishment, Licensed
Civic
Drive-Through (c) (d)
Animal Clinic
Office Use
Metal Shipping Containers (b)
Accessory Residential
(a) Retail Sales, Cannabis shall be subject to the requirements of Section 3.5 of
this bylaw.
(b) Metal Shipping containers shall be subject to Section 3.10 of this bylaw.
(c) A Drive-through Restaurant and Service Station with a minimum of six parking
spaces including one accessible space shall be permitted on Lot 2, District
Lot 7045, Cariboo District, Plan 16279, Except Plan 20296, addressed as 1238
Broadway Avenue South.
(d) A Drive-through Restaurant and Service Station use with a minimum two-way
parking aisle width of 6.8m shall be permitted at Lot 2, District Lot 7045,
Cariboo District.
4K.2 Building Provisions
Units
n/a
Accessory Buildings
& Structures
Coverage
55%
10%
Maximum Height (m)
15
6
Storey (st)
4
1.5
FAR
2
-
Setbacks (m)
Side-Int
3
1.5
Side-Ext
3
1.5
Front
3
(a)
Back
3
1.5
Minimum Building Separation (m)
3
1.2
Minimum Lot Size (m²)
1115
n/a
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Minimum Lot Width (m)
10% of lot
perimeter
n/a
4K.3 Off-Street Parking
(a) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 5 of this Bylaw.
4K.4 Landscaping and Screening
(a) Landscaping and Screening shall be provided in accordance with Part 6 of
this Bylaw.
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4L LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
M-1
This zone is intended to accommodate service commercial uses and light industrial
development.
4L.1 Permitted Uses
Light Industrial
Metal Shipping Containers (a)
Service Commercial
Heliport (b)
Agriculture
Public Service
Service Station, Minor
Accessory Residential
Office Use
Telecommunications Antenna Tower (c)
Animal Clinic
(a) Metal Shipping containers shall be subject to Section 3.10 of this bylaw.
(b) Heliport use shall be permitted at Lot 14, District Lot 8843, Cariboo District, Plan
26239.
(c) Telecommunications Antenna Towers are subject to accessory buildings and
structures height restrictions.
4L.2 Building Provisions
Units
n/a
Accessory Buildings
& Structures
Coverage
60%
10%
Maximum Height (m)
15
6
Storey (st)
4
1.5
FAR
3
-
Setbacks (m)
Side-Int
5.5
3
Side-Ext
5.5
3
Front
5.5
3
Back
5.5
3
Minimum Building Separation (m)
3
1.2
Minimum Lot Size (m²)
560
n/a
Minimum Building Width (m)
10% of lot
perimeter
n/a
4L.3 Off-Street Parking
(a) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 5 of this Bylaw.
4L.4 Landscaping and Screening
(a) Landscaping and Screening shall be provided in accordance with Part 6 of
this Bylaw.
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4M INDUSTRIAL
M-2
This zone is intended for heavy impact industrial uses such as resource processing,
manufacturing, transportation and energy and utilities.
4M.1 Permitted Uses
Heavy Industrial
Recreation Facility
Light Industrial
Animal Clinic
Agriculture
Cannabis Manufacturing and Distribution
Resource
Public Service
Service Station, Minor
Accessory Residential
Service Station, Bulk
Metal Shipping Containers (a)
Telecommunications Antenna Tower (b)
(a) Metal Shipping containers shall be subject to Section 3.10 of this bylaw.
(b) Telecommunications Antenna Towers are subject to accessory buildings and
structures height restrictions.
4M.2 Building Provisions
Units
-
Accessory Buildings
& Structures
Coverage
75%
10%
Maximum Height (m)
15
6
Storey (st)
4
1.5
FAR
4.5
-
Setbacks (m)
Side-Int
5.5
3
Side-Ext
5.5
3
Front
5.5
3
Back
5.5
3
Minimum Building Separation (m)
3
1.2
Minimum Lot Size (m²)
1115
-
Minimum Building Width (m)
10% of Lot
perimeter
-
4M.3 Off-Street Parking
(a) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 5 of this Bylaw.
4M.4 Landscaping and Screening
(a) Landscaping and Screening shall be provided in accordance with Part 6 of
this Bylaw.
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4N AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL M-3
This zone is intended to accommodate commercial and industrial uses specific to
aviation related activities such as tourism, commercial couriers, charters, aviation fuel
and recourses.
4N.1 Permitted Uses
Airport Services
Civic
Food Establishment
Service Station, Minor
Tourism
Service Commercial
Hotel
Warehouse/ Transportation + Delivery
Public Service
Accessory Residential
Drive-Through
Metal Shipping Containers (a)
Telecommunications Antenna Tower (b)
(a) Metal Shipping containers shall be subject to Section 3.10 of this bylaw.
(b) Telecommunications Antenna Towers are subject to accessory buildings and
structures height restrictions.
4N.2 Building Provisions
Units
-
Accessory Buildings
& Structures
Coverage
75%
15%
Maximum Height (m)
11
6
Storey
3
1.5
FAR
4.5
-
Setbacks (m)
Side-Int
3
3
Side-Ext
3
3
Front
5.5
5.5
Back
3
3
Minimum Building Separation (m)
3
1.2
Minimum Lot Size (m²)
270
-
Minimum Lot Width (m)
9
-
4N.3 Off-Street Parking
(a) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 5 of this Bylaw.
4N.4 Landscaping and Screening
(a) Landscaping and Screening shall be provided in accordance with Part 6 of
this Bylaw.
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4O TOURISM INDUSTRIAL
M-4
This zone is intended to blend light industrial uses with a tourism district including
enhanced art and cultural activities and connect the waterfront to the downtown.
4O.1 Permitted Uses
Tourism
Food Establishment, Licensed
Art and Culture
Light Industrial
Recreation Facility
Service Station, Major
Retail Sales
Service Commercial
Retail Sales, Convenience
Brewery
Entertainment
Metal Shipping Containers (a)
Food Establishment
Telecommunications Antenna Tower (b)
(a) Metal Shipping containers shall be subject to Section 3.10 of this bylaw.
(b) Telecommunications Antenna Towers are subject to accessory buildings and
structures height restrictions.
4O.2 Building Provisions
Units
-
Accessory Buildings
& Structures
Coverage
60%
10%
Maximum Height (m)
15
6
Storey (st)
4
1.5
FAR
3
-
Setbacks (m)
Side-Int
3
1.5
Side-Ext
3
1.5
Front
3
1.5
Back
3
1.5
Minimum Building Separation (m)
3
1.2
Minimum Lot Size (m²)
560
-
Minimum Lot Width (m)
15
-
4O.3 Off-Street Parking
(a) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 5 of this Bylaw.
4O.4 Landscaping and Screening
(a) Landscaping and Screening shall be provided in accordance with Part 6 of
this Bylaw.
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4P CIVIC + INSTITUTIONAL
A-1
This zone is intended to accommodate all institutional uses including community services
and facilities typically operated by government agencies or non-profit organizations.
4P.1 Permitted Uses
Educational
Health Services, Minor
Civic
Health Services, Major
Recreation Facility
Childcare, Group
Religious Assembly
Office Use
Art and Culture
Dwelling Unit, Multi-plex
Public Service
Dwelling Unit, Apartments
4P.2 Building Provisions
Units
-
Accessory Buildings &
Structures
Coverage
60%
10%
Maximum Height (m)
23
6
Storey (St)
6
1.5
FAR
3
-
Setbacks (m)
Side-Int
3
1.5
Side-Ext
3
1.5
Front
3
3
Back
3
1.5
Minimum Building Separation (m)
3
1.2
Minimum Lot Size (m²)
1115
-
Minimum Lot Width (m)
10 % of
Perimeter
-
4P.3 Off-Street Parking
(a) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 5 of this Bylaw.
4P.4 Landscaping and Screening
(a) Landscaping and Screening shall be provided in accordance with Part 6 of
this Bylaw.
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4Q UNIVERSITY VILLAGE
A-2
This zone is intended to accommodate the University, including institutional, commercial
and residential facilities and services that complement the neighbourhood.
4Q.1 Permitted Uses
Educational
Dwelling Unit, Multi-plex
Civic
Dwelling Unit, Apartments
Recreation Facility
Health Services, Minor
Food Establishment
Art and Culture
4Q.2 Building Provisions
Units
-
Accessory Buildings
& Structures
Coverage
60%
10%
Maximum Height (m)
23
6
Storey (St)
6
1.5
FAR
3
-
Setbacks (m)
Side-Int
3
3
Side-Ext
3
3
Front
3
3
Back
3
3
Minimum Building Separation (m)
3
1.2
Minimum Lot Size (m²)
1 ac
-
Minimum Lot Width (m)
10% of the
Perimeter
-
4Q.3 Off-Street Parking
(a) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 5 of this Bylaw.
4Q.4 Landscaping and Screening
(a) Landscaping and Screening shall be provided in accordance with Part 6 of
this Bylaw.
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4R PARKS AND RECREATION
P-1
This zone is intended to accommodate public parks and recreational and cultural
amenities within limited complementary commercial or institutional uses.
4R.1 Permitted Uses
Park
Civic
Recreation Facility
Cemetery
Public Service
Golf Course
4R.2 Building Provisions
Units
-
Accessory Buildings &
Structures
Coverage
75%
10%
Maximum Height (m)
11
6
Setbacks (m)
Side-Interior
3
3
Side-Exterior
3
3
Front
3
3
Back
3
3
Minimum Building Separation (m)
3
1.2
Minimum Lot Size (m²)
-
-
Minimum Building Width (m)
-
-
4R.3 Off-Street Parking
(a) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 5 of this Bylaw.
4R.4 Landscaping and Screening
(a) Landscaping and Screening shall be provided in accordance with Part 6 of
this Bylaw.
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4S NATURAL AREAS AND CONSERVATION
P-2
This zone is intended to maintain natural state to protect open space and other
environmentally sensitive lands. While supporting limited complementary uses.
4S.1 Permitted Uses
Trails and Amenities
Community Sewer System
Public Service
Community Water System
Telecommunications Antenna Tower(b)
(a) Telecommunications Antenna Towers are subject to accessory buildings and
structures height restrictions.
4S.2 Building Provisions
Units
-
Accessory Buildings &
Structures
Coverage
-
-
Maximum Height (m)
9
6
Setbacks (m)
Side-Interior
0
0
Side-Exterior
0
0
Front
0
0
Back
0
0
Minimum Building Separation (m)
3
1.2
Minimum Lot Size (m²)
-
-
4S.3 Off-Street Parking
(a) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 5 of this Bylaw.
4S.4 Landscaping and Screening
(a) Landscaping and Screening shall be provided in accordance with Part 6 of
this Bylaw.
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PART 5 - LOADING AND PARKING PROVISIONS
5.1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
METHODS OF CALCULATION
5.1.1 When the calculation of the total parking and loading requirements results in a
fractional figure, it shall be rounded upward to the nearest whole number.
5.1.2 If more than one use is located on a parcel or parking collectively serves more
than one building or use, the parking requirement would thus be calculated
based on the site use with the greatest amount of parking.
5.1.3 A loading space shall not be considered as an off-street parking space for the
purpose of calculating the parking spaces provided.
5.1.4 If a use is not listed, the number of spaces shall be calculated on the basis of the
most similar use that is listed.
5.1.5 For existing buildings, structures or uses, all parking spaces required shall be the
lessor of:
parking spaces existing at the date of adoption of this Bylaw; or
the parking spaces required by applying the regulations set out in this Part to the
existing buildings, structures or uses.
SITE ACCESS AND DRIVEWAYS
5.1.6 No access to an off-street parking area from a highway shall be closer than 8m
(26ft) from the intersection of two highways measured at the property lines.
5.1.7 The access to all off-street parking spaces from a highway shall not be less than
6m (20ft) in width and not more than 9m (30ft) in width.
5.1.8 Access to and egress from a lane may be permitted along the entire length of a
lot line that adjoins that lane.
5.1.9 Where points of access and egress abut a landscape screen such screening
shall not be more than 0.6m (2ft) in height for a distance of not less than 6m (20ft)
from all points of access and egress.
5.1.10 Turn around facilities are to be provided for any dead-end access driveway and
driveways fronting an arterial highway in accordance with the BC Building Code.
5.1.11 Maximum driveway grade across the boulevard shall be 5%, and the maximum
grade within the lot shall not exceed 12%.
5.1.12 Driveways for four or fewer dwelling units shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Minimum driveway width shall be 6m (20ft);
(b) Driveway access roads must have a minimum of 9m (30ft) centre line radius
on all curves and corners along the road;
(c) (e)A maximum of one access driveway will be permitted, except if abuts a
lane; and
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(d) Curb and gutter shall be installed as required;
i) When required on access roads, curbs must tie to City curb via a curb
return.
5.1.13 Driveways for five or more dwelling units, commercial or industrial uses:
(a) Minimum driveway width shall be 6m (20ft).
(b) Curb and gutter shall be installed as required; When required on access
roads, it must tie to City curb via a curb return.
(c) Driveway surface water must be contained on-site.
(d) Driveway access roads must have a minimum of 11.0 m (36ft) inside edge
radius on all curves and corners along the road;
(e)A maximum of two access driveway will be permitted, except if abuts a lane.
DRIVE-THROUGHS
5.1.14 The minimum vehicle stacking length from the order point to the street (or
conflicting aisle with access to the street) shall be 60m (10 vehicles) for basic
restaurants and cafes. For high volume restaurants and cafes, the minimum
stacking length shall be 120m (20 vehicles).
5.1.15 For all other developments (banks, pharmacies, etc), the minimum stacking
length should be 30m (five vehicles).
5.1.16 The minimum stacking length between the order point and the pickup window
at restaurants and cafes should be 24m (four vehicles).
5.1.17 The minimum drive-through lane width should be 3.65m (12ft), with widening in
corners as required.
5.1.18 The drive-through shall be set back at least 1m from any street line, and at least
3m (10ft) from any property line abutting a residential property (with appropriate
landscape screening).
5.1.19 Drive-in businesses, such as fuel Bars, Oil Change Services, and/or Car Washes,
shall provide a magazine storage (stacking) area that is a minimum of 2.75m (9ft)
wide.
5.1.20 The magazine storage area shall be a minimum of 18m (three vehicle lengths)
long, measured from the entrances of the building or service to the street Line or
to any internal Access Road or Circulation Aisle that provides direct access from
the street.
GARBAGE COLLECTION
5.1.21 The vehicle approach to the garbage bin(s) shall have a maximum grade of 3%
for a minimum of 15m (50ft).
5.1.22 The approach shall have a 3.6m (12ft) long hard-surfaced apron cable of
withstanding a front axle weight of 16,300 kg.
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5.1.23 Access to the bins must provide an 11m (36ft) turning radius for garbage
collection vehicles.
5.2 ACCESSIBLE PARKING REGULATIONS
ACCESSIBLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS
5.2.1 Accessible Parking Spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following
Table:
Land Use
Min. Number of Spaces Required
Residential
1 space per 30 parking spaces required
Commercial
1 space per 25 parking spaces required
Industrial
1 space per 45 parking spaces required
Institutional, Civic
+ Recreational
1 space per 15 parking spaces required
ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACE AND AISLE DIMENSIONS
5.2.2 The minimum accessible space and aisle dimensions shall be in accordance with
the following:
Length of Space
Width of Space
Vertical Clearance Access Aisle
5.7m (18ft)
4.0m (13ft)
4.5m (15ft)
1.2m (4ft)
5.2.3 Two adjacent accessible spaces may have reduced widths to 3.7m (12ft) each,
with a shared 1.2m (4ft) access aisle.
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ACCESSIBLE PARKING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
5.2.4 All parking spaces shall:
(a) have a firm, slip resistant and level surface with grade not exceeding 2%.
be located close, and be accessible, to an entrance conforming to the
current edition of the British Columbia Building Code;
(b) Use high-contrast diagonal lines on pedestrian aisles; and,
(c) require signage at the front of stalls 1.2m (4ft) high and pavement markings
showing the universal wheelchair symbol to denote accessible parking stalls.
5.2.5 In larger parking lots, signage is required directing drivers to accessible parking
areas.
5.3 LOADING REGULATIONS
LOADING REQUIREMENTS
5.3.1 Loading Space shall be provided in accordance with the following table:
Land Use
Min. Number of Spaces Required
Residential Uses
None
Commercial Uses, except those listed
below Business and Industrial Uses
1 per 1,900m², minimum 1
Hotel
Food Establishment
Food Establishment, Licensed
1 per 2,800m², minimum 1
Institutional, Civic, and Recreational
Uses
1 per 2,800m², minimum 1
School, College, University,
Commercial Education
1.5 per 100 students, minimum 5; plus
minimum 3 bus loading spaces
LOADING SPACE AND AISLE DIMENSIONS
5.3.2 The minimum loading space and aisle dimensions shall be in accordance with
the following:
Length of Space
Width of Space
Vertical Clearance
Loading Areas
11m (36ft)
4m (13ft)
4.3m (14ft)
Institutional
Loading Areas
7m (23ft)
3m (10ft)
4.5m (15ft)
Bus Loading
Areas
15m (50ft)
3m (10ft)
4.5m (15ft)
5.3.3 Loading spaces shall be entirely within the site and should be oriented away
from residential development. Loading spaces may be permitted off-site if
located on an adjacent street.
5.3.4 Loading spaces shall not interfere or impede access to other site parking and
should not require vehicles to back onto public roadways.
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LOADING SPACE DESIGN CRITERIA
5.3.5 An off-street loading area shall:
(a) not be located within a required front or side yard if there is a rear lane; and
be constructed so as to permit unobstructed access to and egress from each
loading space at all times and not obstruct access or egress to any required
off-street parking space; and,
(b) shall be clearly marked with the words "LOADING SPACE ONLY" or delineated
with diagonal lines on a sign adjacent to the space or on the wall facing.
5.3.6 A provision shall be made for access by vehicles to all off-street loading spaces
by means of a 6m (20ft) wide maneuvering aisle and shall be located so that
each separate use within a development has access to a space.
5.4 OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS
OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
5.4.1 Off-street Parking Spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following
Table:
Land Use
Min. Number of Parking Spaces Required
Residential
Residential Single Detached
Dwelling Units/Manufactured
Homes
2 space/SDUs
Accessory Dwelling Units
1 space/DU
Residential Multi-plex
1 space/DU for Multi-DUs
Residential Apartments
0.75 spaces/2 DU, plus 15% visitor parking spaces
Manufactured Home Park
1 space/pad plus 5 visitor parking spaces
Home-Based Business
1 space/non-resident FTE
Childcare, Family
1 space/non-resident FTE plus 1 space for pick-
up/drop-off
Accessory Residential
1 space/DU
Commercial
Animal Clinic
3 spaces/100m²
Childcare, Group
1 space/ non-resident FTE plus 1 space/11 kids
Retail Sales
1 space/30m²
Retail Sales, Convenience
1 space/30m²
Retail Sales, Cannabis
1 space/30m²
Personal Services
1 space/30m²
Office
1 space/30m²
Restaurant
1 space/30m²
Restaurant, Licensed
1 space/46m²
Entertainment/
Entertainment Adult
1 space/46m²
Recreation Facility/
Health Club
3 spaces/100m²
Service Commercial
1space/46m²
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Service Station, Minor
2.2 spaces/100m² plus 1 space/bay
Industrial
Service Station, Major
3 spaces plus 1 space/bay
Light Industrial
1 space/100m²
Heavy Industrial
1 space/100m²
Warehouse/
Transportation + Delivery
1 space/100m²
Cannabis Production
Distribution
1.5 spaces/100m²
0.5 spaces/100m²
Agriculture
1 space/100m²
Institutional and Recreation
Government Offices
1 space/30m²
Elementary School
Senior School
1 space/FTE plus 10% for visitor parking
College, University,
Commercial Education
1 space/FTE plus 15% for student parking
Health Services, Minor
1 space/46m²
Health Services, Major
1 space/100m²
Community Care Facility
1 space/FTE plus 10% for visitor parking
Community, Recreational,
Cultural Centers
3.1 spaces/100m² GFA
Public Service/Works Yard
1 space/46m² or 1 space/FTE
Religious Assembly
1 space/10m²
Cemetery
10 spaces/ha
Parks and Recreation
5 spaces/ha
Golf Course
3 spaces/hole plus additional parking for other
ancillary uses
Assembly (other)
1 space/10m²
Airport Use
1 Space/40m²
5.4.2 Notwithstanding the off-street parking requirements specified in the table under
Section 5.4.1 above, the Ministry of Transportation and Transit may impose more
restrictive requirements for developments that are with.
OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE AND AISLE DIMENSIONS
5.4.3 Off-Street parking spaces and aisle widths for standard and small cars shall
comply with the minimum standards on Table, and shown on the figures below:
Parking Angle (Degrees)
Minim.
Space
Length (L)
Minim.
Space
Width (W)
Minim
Aisle Width
(A)
Standard Parking Space
Two-Way
Parallel
7.0m (23ft)
2.60m (8ft)
7.3m (24ft)
90°
6.0m (20ft)
2.75m (9ft)
7.3m (24ft)
One-Way
Parallel
7.0m (23ft)
2.60m (8ft)
3.8m (12ft)
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90°
6.0m (20ft)
2.75m (9ft)
6.4m (21ft)
75°
6.0m (20ft)
2.75m (9ft)
5.6m (18ft)
60°
6.0m (20ft)
2.75m (9ft)
4.2m (14ft)
45°
6.0m (20ft)
2.75m (9ft)
3.5m (11ft)
5.4.4 When a parking space is abutting a wall of a height greater than 0.3m, then an
additional 0.3m is required to be added to the width of the parking space.
5.4.5 All parking maneuvers should be contained within the site, however, parking
stalls must be set back a minimum of 1.5m (5ft) from the property line abutting
the lane.
5.4.6 Tandem parking may be permitted for residential developments with six or less
dwelling units.
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5.4.7 Space for Maneuvering should be provided at any dead-end aisle in a parking
lot, equivalent to one standard vehicle parking space.
5.4.8 For commercial and institutional uses with at least 10 required parking spaces, the
parking lot shall have an accessible pedestrian connection (comprised, 1.5m (5ft)
sidewalk and crosswalks where appropriate) to provide direct connection
between the building entrance(s) and the city pedestrian network.
5.4.9 Required off street parking areas may not be used for the display, storage, sale, or
rental of vehicles, trailers, boats, or other products and materials.
OFF-STREET PARKING DESIGN CRITERIA
5.4.10 All required off-street parking areas shall be designed to permit safe and
unobstructed passage of expected vehicle types, including delivery vehicles,
waste collection vehicles, and emergency vehicles. This shall be demonstrated
by appropriate vehicle path analysis as required.
5.4.11 All required off-street parking areas shall:
(a) be surfaced with a permanent surface of asphalt, concrete or similar
pavement so as to provide a surface that is durable and dust-free for the
purpose intended;
(b) have fences or curbs to prevent the crossing of sidewalks and boulevards
except at authorized exits and entrances;
(c) have the individual parking spaces, manoeuvring aisles, entrances and exits
clearly marked by curbs, fences or lines and signs;
(d) have a maximum gradient and cross slope of 5%;
(e) have surface drainage directed to the public storm sewer system or other
approved location;
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(f) have the lighting of the parking lot, if lighted, placed in such a manner so as
to minimize light falling on abutting properties;
(g) provided with parking aisles limited to a maximum 50m (164ft) in length unless
broken up by landscaping islands, pedestrian facilities, and/or circulation
access and pathways; and,
(h) provided with raised concrete curbing where Parking Aisles intersect with
Access Roads, Circulation Aisles, or other Parking Aisles, where the island
created by raised concrete curbing shall be a minimum of 1.5m (5 ft) in width
and shall be landscaped.
5.5 BICYCLE PARKING REGULATIONS
BICYCLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS
5.5.1 Bicycle Parking Spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following
Table:
Land Use
Min. Number of Spaces Required
Dwelling Unit, Multi-plex
1 per 4 DU
Dwelling Unit, Apartments
1 per 8 DU, plus 2 for visitors
Commercial Uses:
Food Establishments
Personal Services
Retail Sales
Office Use
3 per 500m² GFA
Institutional, Civic and Health Services
10% of the required number of vehicle
parking spaces
Education
20% of the required number of vehicle
parking spaces
BICYCLE PARKING SPACE AND AISLE DIMENSIONS
5.5.2 The minimum bicycle stall and aisle dimensions shall be in accordance with the
following:
Length of Space
Width of Space
Vertical Clearance
Access Aisles
1.8m (6ft)
0.6m (2ft)
2.1m (7ft)
1.5m (5ft)
BICYCLE PARKING DESIGN CRITERIA
5.5.3 Bicycle parking shall be:
(a) securely located in a building, in an area accessible only to users (residents,
employees, etc.), and
(b) be located within 15m (50ft) of the building entrance and be accessible so
as to not impede pedestrian movements.
5.5.4 Bike racks shall be placed in areas where secure, well-lit, with overhead weather
protection and provided with theft-resistant materials and securely anchored.
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PART 6 - LANDSCAPING, SCREENING AND FENCING
6.1
LANDSCAPING
GENERAL LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS
6.1.1 Within all commercial zones, the entire portion of a lot, excluding the area(s)
occupied by buildings, parking, loading areas, and/or sidewalks, must be
landscaped.
BOULEVARDS
6.1.2 Shall be maintained in accordance with City of Williams Lake Good Neighbour
Bylaw No. 2194, as amended or replaced from time to time.
6.1.3 No retaining walls, structures or buildings shall be constructed within boulevards.
6.1.4 Boulevard parking may be permitted through boulevard parking permit
approved by the Director of Municipal Services, or duly authorized
representative.
SWIMMING POOLS
6.1.5 Swimming pools shall not be located in a front yard.
6.1.6 Swimming pools shall meet the siting requirements for accessory buildings and
structures.
6.1.7 Fencing around swimming pools shall be in accordance with City of Williams
Lake Building Bylaw No. 2274, as amended or replaced from time to time.
RETAINING WALLS
6.1.8 Retaining walls exceeding 1.2m (4ft) in Height must be designed and reviewed
by a registered professional engineer and require the issuance of building permit.
6.1.9 Retaining walls on all residential Parcels, may not exceed a height of 1.2m (4ft)
measured from grade on the lower side, except where the Grade of the parcel
on which it is located is lower than the abutting parcel, in which case the height
is subject to approval from the Approving Officer or Building Inspector.
6.1.10 Retaining walls are not subject to required setbacks and may be built to front,
side and rear lot lines.
6.1.11 The combined height of a fence and retaining wall shall not exceed maximum
fence height per Section 6.3.1, measured from grade shown in the figure below.
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6.2
SCREENING
GENERAL SCREENING REGULATIONS
6.2.1 Automobile wrecking, salvage yards, commercial and industrial storage yards
shall be screened by opaque fencing, landscape hedging or combination of.
SCREENING FROM RESIDENTIAL USE
6.2.2 Industrial or commercial use lots that abuts, is adjacent to, or is directly across the
street of residential use lots, the owner of the industrial or commercial use, shall
provide opaque screening along the boundary of the shared property line.
SCREENING FROM HIGHWAY
6.2.3 Any Industrial or commercial use lots that abuts a Provincial Highway or
Mackenzie Avenue, the owner of the industrial or commercial use, shall provide
opaque screening along the boundary of the shared property line.
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RECYCLING AND GARBAGE
6.2.4 All commercial, institutional, mixed use or multi-unit residential use buildings must
provide a recycling and garbage collection facility that is either completely
contained within the principal building or fully screened and accessible from a
driveway or lane at an outdoor location on the parcel.
6.2.5 All screening of the refuse or recycling bin must use opaque materials and will be
a minimum of 2.0m (6ft) in height.
6.2.6 An unobstructed access lane with a minimum width of 3.0m (10ft) and a
minimum vertical clearance of 4.6m (15ft) shall be provided to provide access to
a required garbage and recycling room or enclosure.
6.3
FENCING
6.3.1 The maximum fence height is as follows:
Zones
Front or Exterior
Side Yard
Rear or Int. Side Yard
Residential
1.2m (4ft)
2.5m (8ft)
Commercial
1.2m (6ft)
2m (6ft)
Industrial
2.5m (8ft)
2.5m (8ft)
Mixed-use,
Institutional, Park,
Community Use
1.2m (4ft)
2m (6ft)
6.3.2 Despite Subsection 6.2.3.1, fences are permitted where required for screening in
accordance with Section 6.2.
6.3.3 In all zones, fences constructed on corner parcels must conform to the sight
triangle, as per Section 3.9. Fences are not subject to required setbacks and may
be built to front, side and rear lot lines.
6.3.4 A fence on a parcel zoned residential, commercial, institutional, community
services or park must not include barbed wire, razor wire, electric wire, ultra-
barrier, or any other material intended to deter trespass by threat or cause of
personal injury to any animal or person who may come into contact with the
fence.
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6.3.5 Where deemed necessary for the construction of a building or site, as
determined by the Building Inspector, a guardrail, screening or hoarding up to
2m (6ft) in height may be required.
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PART 7 - SUBDIVISION PROVISIONS
7.1
REGULATION OF SUBDIVISION
7.1.1 The purpose of this Part is to regulate the minimum dimensions and area of
parcels of land which may be created by subdivision.
7.2 MINIMUM LOT SIZE AND WIDTH
7.2.1 The size and width of a parcel to be created by subdivision and which may
lawfully be used as the site for a building shall not be less than the minimum
dimensions and area for the construction of buildings or dwellings, as set out in
the minimum lot size and width statement in the applicable zoning district
schedule, where such minimum area and width have been specified.
7.2.2 The access strip of a panhandle lot shall not be considered part of a lot for the
purpose of calculating lot size.
7.3 MINIMUM FRONTAGE
7.3.1 For all zoning districts, no parcel of land in any proposed subdivision shall have
less than 10% of its perimeter fronting on a public street.
7.3.2 Notwithstanding Section 7.3.1, the minimum frontage for parcels of land in a
proposed cul de sac subdivision may be less than 10% of the perimeter of the
parcel, provided that the minimum frontage is not less than 10m (32ft) and the
width of the lot is not less than 20m (65ft) measured 10m (32ft) back in a
perpendicular manner from the front lot line.
7.4 PARCELS EXEMPT FROM MINIMUM LOT DIMENSION
REQUIREMENTS
7.4.1 The consolidation of two or more parcels into a single parcel may be permitted,
notwithstanding that the consolidated parcel may not comply with the minimum
parcel size requirement as specified in the zoning district in which the new parcel
is situated.
7.5 PARCEL SHAPES
7.5.1 The depth of each parcel of land in a subdivision shall not exceed 40% of the
perimeter of the parcel, excluding the access strip of a panhandle lot.
7.5.2 Unless the pattern of existing subdivision precludes it, and unless it is
impracticable, side lot lines shall be perpendicular or radial to the adjoining
highway.
7.5.3 No panhandle lot shall be created:
(a) where the access strip is narrower than 20.0m (65ft) if further subdivision of the
parcel is possible under the provisions of this Bylaw; or
(b) where the access strip is narrower than 7.5m (24ft); or
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(c) where the length of the panhandle is excessive with respect to the provision
of the services or ability to access the building site with emergency vehicles.
7.5.4 That panhandle lots may be considered:
(a) Where topographical or other severe physical constraints prevent
conventional subdivision and the panhandle lot appears the best solution to
possible further subdivision of lands in order to provide physical access; or
(b) Where there is no possibility of a road being created to eliminate the need
for a panhandle subdivision; or
(c) Where there is no other subdivision possibility in an established area.
7.6 BARE LAND STRATA SUBDIVISION
7.6.1 Any parcel created under a Bare Land Strata Plan pursuant to the Strata
Property Act shall be subject to the requirements of this Bylaw, except for the
interior setback exemption for common walls as specified in Section 4D.2 of this
Bylaw.
7.7 LEGAL SURVEY PLANS
7.7.1 Remainder lots will be accepted only if a parcel can be further subdivided under
current zoning.
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SCHEDULE 'B'
BYLAW NO. 2430, 2025
"ZONING BYLAW LAND USE MAP"
I, ROSS COUPÉ, CORPORATE OFFICER FOR THE
CITY OF WILLIAMS LAKE, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
THIS TO BE SCHEDULE 'B' TO BYLAW NO. 2430.
__________________________________________
CORPORATE OFFICER
*original signed by