---
title: "A-1 zone in Canal Flats: Rural Agriculture"
place: Canal Flats, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/canal-flats
zone: A-1
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 215, 2019 (consolidated to Bylaw 298, 2026)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-08
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/zoning/a-1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/zoning/a-1.json"
---

# A-1 zone in Canal Flats: Rural Agriculture

Accommodate and preserve rural, natural, wilderness and agricultural landscapes.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Accommodate and preserve rural, natural, wilderness and agricultural landscapes.
- **Main uses:** Agricultural Use; Dwelling, Single Detached; Equestrian Centre; Farmers Market; Guest Ranch; Lodge, Guiding or Tourism; Market Garden; Outdoor Recreation Facility; Plant Nursery and Greenhouse; Riding Stable; Veterinary Clinic (On Agricultural Land Reserve land, all uses allowed under the provincial ALR regulation are permitted.)
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Dwelling, Accessory to a permitted use; Home Based Business 1 - Minor; Home Based Business 2 – Major; Education Facility to a permitted use; Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use
- **Minimum lot area:** 16.0 ha (40 acres)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 10% (all buildings combined)
- **Maximum density:** One single-detached dwelling per parcel
- **Maximum height:** 10.0m (32.8 ft.)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 10.0m (32.8 ft.)
- **Front setback:** 20.0m
- **Rear setback:** 20.0m
- **Interior side setback:** 20.0m
- **Street side setback:** 20.0m
- **Accessory building setbacks:** 20.0m from all lot lines
- **Other rules:** Kennel is a conditional use on parcels of at least 2 ha (5 acres)

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 215, 2019 (consolidated to Bylaw 298, 2026), s. 5.2](https://canalflats.civicweb.net/document/50072#page=37) (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Canal Flats: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/zoning/a-1/_