Creston, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07
In short
A variety of low-impact industrial and accessory uses suited to Creston’s small town character, creating local employment
Zone rules
Purpose
A variety of low-impact industrial and accessory uses suited to Creston’s small town character, creating local employment
Main uses
Building services
Bulk petroleum sales and service, including propane
Cannabis operation
Car wash
Food processing, storage, and sales
Gas station
Greenhouse - commercial
Hardware and building materials sales
Industrial services
Light manufacturing
Liquor manufacturing, minor
Liquor manufacturing, major
Log home manufacturing
Medical marihuana production facility
Mixed-use limited to the owner, operator or caretaker of the non-residential principal use
Public works yard
Recycling facility
Self-storage
Small engine repair
Towing service
Transportation services
Vehicle sales, service or repair
Warehousing or wholesale
Also allowed (secondary uses)
Accessory building
Business or professional office
Retail
Outdoor storage
Single family dwelling (owner, operator or caretaker of the principal use)
Extra uses on specific lots
Campground, only at 1322 Northwest Boulevard (Lot A, District Lot 892, Plan 2175)
Concrete plant, only at 212 Collis Street (Lot B, District Lot 892, Plan 10045) and 501 Helen Street (Lot 2, District Lot 892, Plan NEP61735)
Minimum lot area
1000 m²
Minimum lot width
20 m
Maximum lot coverage
75%
Maximum density
1 dwelling unit per lot
Maximum height
12.2 m
Maximum height, accessory buildings
12.2 m
Front setback
6.0 m
Rear setback
4.5 m
Interior side setback
1.5 m
Street side setback
4.5 m
Accessory building setbacks
Same as principal buildings (setbacks apply to all buildings and structures)
Other rules
Where a lot abuts a residential or commercial zone, no building or structure may be less than 4.5 m from the abutting lot line
Minimum principal dwelling floor area 75 m²
Uses that are noxious (smoke, noise, glare, vibration, dirt, odour, electrical interference) or an offensive trade under the Health Act are not permitted
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.