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AG zone in Creston: Agriculture Zone

Creston, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Agricultural uses within the Agricultural Land Reserve, as permitted by the Agricultural Land Commission

Zone rules

PurposeAgricultural uses within the Agricultural Land Reserve, as permitted by the Agricultural Land Commission
Main uses
  • Agriculture
  • Single family dwelling
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Accessory building
  • Animal service, excluding veterinary clinics and animal hospitals
  • Agri-tourism accommodation
  • Detached accessory dwelling unit
  • Home occupation
  • Secondary suite
  • Tourist accommodation - ALR
  • Short term rental
Minimum lot area8 hectares
Minimum lot width20 m
Maximum lot coverageN/A (no maximum stated)
Maximum height9.2 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings9.2 m (accessory buildings and structures); 5.0 m (detached accessory dwelling unit - garden suite); 6.1 m (detached accessory dwelling unit - carriage suite)
Front setback7.6 m
Rear setback7.6 m
Interior side setback1.8 m
Street side setback7.6 m
Accessory building setbacksSame as principal buildings (setbacks apply to all buildings and structures)
Other rules
  • Minimum principal dwelling floor area 75 m²
  • All land in the Agricultural Land Reserve is also subject to the Agricultural Land Commission Act, its regulations and ALC orders

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 1958, 2022 (consolidated to June 16, 2026), s. 7.1 (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. The R2 (Residential - Zero Lot Line) zone is shown in the bylaw as "DELETED BL#2007", so it is not listed. Zone pages are taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and have not yet been reviewed by a person: confirm with the bylaw before you rely on them. How answers are checked.

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