---
title: "A-1 zone in Elkford: Agricultural"
place: Elkford, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/elkford
zone: A-1
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 737, 2013 (consolidation last updated May 29, 2026)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-08
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/zoning/a-1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/zoning/a-1.json"
---

# A-1 zone in Elkford: Agricultural

Main uses: Agricultural Use, Single-Unit Dwelling, Kennel, Class 1, and Kennel, Class 2.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Agricultural Use; Single-Unit Dwelling; Kennel, Class 1, and Kennel, Class 2
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Secondary Suite; Caretaker Trailer; Home Occupation
- **Minimum lot area:** 4 ha
- **Maximum density:** 2 dwelling units per parcel
- **Maximum height:** 11 m
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 6 m or 1 storey, whichever is less (13 m for accessory buildings for an agricultural use)
- **Front setback:** 7.5 m
- **Rear setback:** 7.5 m
- **Interior side setback:** 7.5 m
- **Street side setback:** 7.5 m
- **Other rules:** Up to 1 caretaker trailer per parcel; Up to 4 accessory buildings for a single-unit dwelling use; no limit for an agricultural use

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 737, 2013 (consolidation last updated May 29, 2026), s. 4.17](https://elkford.civicweb.net/document/88696#page=76) (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Elkford: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/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/elkford/zoning/a-1/_