---
title: "A-2 zone in Courtenay: Agricultural Two"
place: Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/courtenay
zone: A-2
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 3203, 2026 (consolidated July 21, 2026)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/zoning/a-2/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/zoning/a-2.json"
---

# A-2 zone in Courtenay: Agricultural Two

Main uses: Agricultural use, Assembly hall, Fairground, Utility facility, private, Recreation facility and accessory temporary accommodation.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Agricultural use; Assembly hall; Fairground; Utility facility, private; Recreation facility and accessory temporary accommodation
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Residential use limited to one dwelling unit; On lots with fairgrounds: camping tied to a sanctioned event, limited to 72 hours
- **Minimum lot area:** 8.0 ha
- **Minimum lot width:** 150.0 m
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 35% of the lot (buildings and structures)
- **Maximum density:** Two dwelling units, provided one is a mobile home
- **Maximum height:** Dwelling unit 9.0 m; all other buildings 15.0 m
- **Front setback:** 15.0 m
- **Rear setback:** 15.0 m
- **Interior side setback:** 15.0 m
- **Other rules:** Minimum lot depth 40.0 m; Buildings housing livestock or manure must be at least 30.0 m from all lot lines and watercourses; Agricultural Land Reserve land is also subject to the ALR Act and regulations

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 3203, 2026 (consolidated July 21, 2026), s. Part 32](https://www.courtenay.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-3203-consolidated-july-21-2026-1#page=149) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Courtenay: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/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/courtenay/zoning/a-2/_