INS-1 zone in Fort St. John: Institutional

Fort St. John, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Community, government and emergency service uses that serve the community.

Zone rules

Purpose	Community, government and emergency service uses that serve the community.
Main uses	Assembly Hall Assisted Living Community Care Facility Community Centre Emergency and Protective Services Government Services Health Services Facilities Hospital Independent Living, Senior Library School Scientific and Research Laboratories Seniors Care Facility Seniors Housing Seniors Lifestyle Building Supportive Living Respite Housing
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Accessory Building Daycare Centre – Major Dormitory Helipad, in conjunction with hospital or emergency and protective services Open Space Park Personal Service Establishment Retail Store Restaurant – Limited RM-3 Zone Permitted Uses Caretaker Suite
Extra uses on specific lots	Apartment only on Lot 2 Section 6 Township 84 Range 18 West of the 6th Meridian Peace River District Plan EEP133410 (PID: 032-102-283)
Minimum lot area	1,110.0 m²
Minimum lot width	30.0 m
Maximum lot coverage	100%
Maximum height	35 m and a maximum of 10 storeys
Front setback	7.5 m
Rear setback	7.5 m
Interior side setback	4.5 m
Street side setback	4.5 m
Other rules	A parcel may contain one or more principal buildings

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 2470, 2019 (Consolidated Version, listing amendments up to Bylaw 2573, 2022), s. 24.0 (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 City's consolidated version is "for convenience only"; the adopted bylaw and its amending bylaws prevail. 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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