{"title":"Clearwater zoning: find your zone and what it allows","question":"How do I find out how my property is zoned and what I can build on it?","slug":"zoning-lookup","place":{"path":"ca/bc/clearwater","name":"Clearwater","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"District of Clearwater","url":"https://www.districtofclearwater.com"},"short_answer":"To find your zone in Clearwater, use the interactive map link on the District's Zoning page, or see Schedule A (the zoning map) of Zoning Bylaw No. 133. Planning is handled by the TNRD under contract; call 250-377-8673.","aliases":["zoning map clearwater","what is my zoning clearwater","zoning bylaw clearwater","clearwater property zone lookup"],"cost":"No fee is stated for a zoning lookup.","how_long":"Not stated.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"Zoning page and interactive map link","value":"https://www.districtofclearwater.com/developers/zoning/","note":"The page does not explain how to look up a property in the map."},{"type":"phone","label":"TNRD Planning (contracted by the District)","value":"250-377-8673","note":"Email planning@tnrd.ca."},{"type":"phone","label":"District of Clearwater office","value":"250-674-2257","note":"Email admin@docbc.ca. 209 Dutch Lake Road."}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Zoning, District of Clearwater","url":"https://www.districtofclearwater.com/developers/zoning/"},{"title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 133, 2016 (consolidated)","url":"https://districtofclearwater.civicweb.net/document/105297/"}],"related":[{"slug":"secondary-suite","title":"Clearwater secondary suite and carriage house rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/secondary-suite/"},{"slug":"fence-rules","title":"Clearwater fence rules: permits and height limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/fence-rules/"},{"slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","title":"Clearwater permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"slug":"home-based-business","title":"Clearwater home-based business rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/home-based-business/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/barriere","name":"Barriere","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/barriere/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/sun-peaks","name":"Sun Peaks","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sun-peaks/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/chase","name":"Chase","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chase/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/100-mile-house","name":"100 Mile House","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/kamloops","name":"Kamloops","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/sicamous","name":"Sicamous","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/zoning-lookup/"}],"topic":{"title":"Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup/"},"facts":{"how_to_find":{"label":"How to find your zone","value":"The District's Zoning page has a 'SEE INTERACTIVE MAP' link (an ArcGIS link) under the Zoning Bylaw Update heading; the page does not say how to look up a property's zone with it. The zoning map is Schedule A of Zoning Bylaw No. 133. For help, ask TNRD Planning.","short":"Zoning map (Schedule A); interactive map link","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.districtofclearwater.com/developers/zoning/","title":"Zoning, District of Clearwater","section":"District Zoning page","quotes":["SEE INTERACTIVE MAP","There are 12 different Parts and 17 Zones in the document so be sure to check the Table of Contents","Zoning Bylaw Update"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"zoning_bylaw":{"label":"Zoning bylaw","value":"District of Clearwater Zoning Bylaw No. 133, 2016, consolidated April 1, 2025 (for convenience only). A comprehensive update is under way; a draft zoning bylaw dated 2026-10-09 is posted.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.districtofclearwater.com/developers/zoning/","title":"Zoning, District of Clearwater","section":"District Zoning page","quotes":["Zoning Bylaw 133, 2016, Consolidated April 1, 2025","Draft Zoning Bylaw 2026-10-09"]},{"url":"https://districtofclearwater.civicweb.net/document/105297/","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 133, 2016 (PDF, consolidated to April 1, 2025)","section":"cover","quotes":["CONSOLIDATED APRIL 1, 2025"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"what_zone_controls":{"label":"What the zone controls","value":"Permitted uses, maximum density, height, setbacks, lot coverage and on-site parking, plus general rules such as fences, accessory buildings, secondary suites and home based businesses.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.districtofclearwater.com/developers/zoning/","title":"Zoning, District of Clearwater","section":"District Zoning page","quotes":["This bylaw establishes regulations related to the permitted use of land within the District as well as requirements addressing maximum density, height, setbacks, lot coverage, and on-site parking."]},{"url":"https://districtofclearwater.civicweb.net/document/105297/","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 133, 2016 (PDF, consolidated to April 1, 2025)","section":"Part 5","quotes":["5.11 FENCE HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS 5.11.1 Subject to corner vision triangle provisions of this Bylaw and except as otherwise required in","HOME BASED BUSINESS means an occupation, craft or profession that is carried out for a business"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"contact":{"label":"Contact","value":"Planning is by contract through the Thompson-Nicola Regional District: TNRD Planning 250-377-8673, planning@tnrd.ca. District office: 250-674-2257, admin@docbc.ca.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.districtofclearwater.com/developers/planning-department/","title":"Planning Department, District of Clearwater","section":"District Planning page","quotes":["The Planning Services are by contract through the Thompson Nicola Regional District who are","TNRD Planning 250-377-8673 planning@tnrd.ca"]},{"url":"https://www.districtofclearwater.com/contact-us/","title":"Contact Us, District of Clearwater","section":"Contact Us","quotes":["Got a question or comment? Contact us: admin@docbc.ca"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"District of Clearwater Zoning Bylaw No. 133, 2016","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://districtofclearwater.civicweb.net/document/105297/","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 133, 2016 (PDF, consolidated to April 1, 2025)","section":"cover","quotes":["ZONING BYLAW NO. 133, 2016"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":5,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":0},"zoning":{"bylaw":{"title":"District of Clearwater Zoning Bylaw No. 133, 2016 (consolidated to April 1, 2025)","url":"https://districtofclearwater.civicweb.net/document/105297","accessed":"2026-11-08","note":"Consolidated for convenience only. The District is preparing a replacement Zoning Bylaw (a draft dated 2026-10-09 is on its zoning page); Bylaw 133 is the one in force until that is adopted. The zoning map is Schedule A."},"zones":17,"zone_pages":17,"index_url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/zoning/index.json","lookup_url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/zoning/lookup","map":{"has_map":true,"has_addresses":true,"zones_geojson":"/data/ca/bc/clearwater/zones.geojson","addresses_json":"/data/ca/bc/clearwater/addresses.json","source_url":"https://services3.arcgis.com/Byd0XH4lLctQNFNt/arcgis/rest/services/Clearwater_Zoning/FeatureServer/0","viewer":{"title":"Zoning Bylaw Update interactive map (District of Clearwater; its Existing Zoning layer is switched off by default)","url":"https://arcg.is/1HmHmG1"},"caveat":null,"accessed":"2026-11-08"}},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nYour zone decides what you can do with your land. The [Zoning Bylaw No. 133](https://districtofclearwater.civicweb.net/document/105297/) sets permitted uses, maximum density, height, setbacks, lot coverage and on-site parking. It also has general rules on fences, accessory buildings, secondary suites and home based businesses.\n\nThe District's Zoning page has a \"SEE INTERACTIVE MAP\" link under the Zoning Bylaw Update heading. The page does not say how to look up a property's zone with it. The zoning map is also Schedule A of the Zoning Bylaw.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Open the District's [Zoning page](https://www.districtofclearwater.com/developers/zoning/) and try the interactive map, or find your lot on Schedule A of the bylaw.\n2. Read your zone's section of the bylaw, plus the general rules in Part 5.\n3. If you are unsure, ask TNRD Planning (250-377-8673, planning@tnrd.ca) or the District office (250-674-2257, admin@docbc.ca).\n\n## Good to know\n\n- The bylaw we link is a consolidation made for convenience only (to April 1, 2025). Check the original bylaw and its amendments for legal use.\n- A comprehensive zoning update is under way, and a draft zoning bylaw dated 2026-10-09 is posted. The draft is not in force.\n- For questions about the zoning bylaw update, the Zoning page lists TRUE Consulting at planning@true.bc.ca.\n- Planning for the District is done by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District under contract.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.districtofclearwater.com/developers/zoning/","title":"Zoning, District of Clearwater","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://districtofclearwater.civicweb.net/document/105297/","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 133, 2016 (PDF, consolidated to April 1, 2025)","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://www.districtofclearwater.com/developers/planning-department/","title":"Planning Department, District of Clearwater","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://www.districtofclearwater.com/contact-us/","title":"Contact Us, District of Clearwater","accessed":"2026-11-08"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-08","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/zoning-lookup/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/zoning-lookup.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/zoning-lookup.json"}}