Clearwater zoning: find your zone and what it allows
How do I find out how my property is zoned and what I can build on it?
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.
Zoning map
RuralResidentialCommercialMixed useIndustrialPublic
Search an address or click a lot on the map to see its zone and what it allows.
Zoning shown from the District of Clearwater's Zoning Bylaw Update interactive map (District of Clearwater; its Existing Zoning layer is switched off by default) data, downloaded 2026-11-08.
Zones in Clearwater
From District of Clearwater Zoning Bylaw No. 133, 2016 (consolidated to April 1, 2025). 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. Each zone has its own page with its uses, lot sizes, heights and setbacks. Zone pages are drafts taken from the bylaw text and not yet reviewed by a person.
Rural zones
Residential zones
- R-1 Residential Single Family and Duplex
- R-2 Compact Residential
- R-3 Multiple Family Residential
- MHP-1 Manufactured Home Park
Commercial zones
Mixed use zones
Industrial zones
Public zones
Key facts
| How to find your zone | 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.Zoning, District Zoning page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingSEE 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 |
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| Zoning bylaw | 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.Zoning, District Zoning page; Zoning Bylaw No. 133, 2016 (PDF, consolidated to April 1, 2025), cover · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingZoning Bylaw 133, 2016, Consolidated April 1, 2025 Draft Zoning Bylaw 2026-10-09 CONSOLIDATED APRIL 1, 2025 |
| What the zone controls | 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.Zoning, District Zoning page; Zoning Bylaw No. 133, 2016 (PDF, consolidated to April 1, 2025), Part 5 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingThis 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. 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 |
| Contact | 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.Planning Department, District Planning page; Contact Us · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingThe Planning Services are by contract through the Thompson Nicola Regional District who are TNRD Planning 250-377-8673 planning@tnrd.ca Got a question or comment? Contact us: admin@docbc.ca |
| Bylaw | District of Clearwater Zoning Bylaw No. 133, 2016Zoning Bylaw No. 133, 2016 (PDF, consolidated to April 1, 2025), cover · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingZONING BYLAW NO. 133, 2016 |
How it works
Your zone decides what you can do with your land. The Zoning Bylaw No. 133 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.
The 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.
Steps
- Open the District's Zoning page and try the interactive map, or find your lot on Schedule A of the bylaw.
- Read your zone's section of the bylaw, plus the general rules in Part 5.
- If you are unsure, ask TNRD Planning (250-377-8673, planning@tnrd.ca) or the District office (250-674-2257, admin@docbc.ca).
Good to know
- 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.
- A comprehensive zoning update is under way, and a draft zoning bylaw dated 2026-10-09 is posted. The draft is not in force.
- For questions about the zoning bylaw update, the Zoning page lists TRUE Consulting at planning@true.bc.ca.
- Planning for the District is done by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District under contract.
Official forms and pages
The same question in other places
Barriere · Sun Peaks · Chase · 100 Mile House · Kamloops · Sicamous
Sources
- Zoning, District of Clearwater (read 2026-11-08)
- Zoning Bylaw No. 133, 2016 (PDF, consolidated to April 1, 2025) (read 2026-11-08)
- Planning Department, District of Clearwater (read 2026-11-08)
- Contact Us, District of Clearwater (read 2026-11-08)
Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. How answers are checked.