{"title":"Kent zoning: find your zone and what it allows","question":"How do I find out how my property is zoned and what I can build on it?","slug":"zoning-lookup","place":{"path":"ca/bc/kent","name":"Kent","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"District of Kent","url":"https://www.kentbc.ca"},"short_answer":"In the District of Kent, look up your zone on the Kent Web Map (ArcGIS) on the District's Mapping and GIS page, or in the Zoning Reference Maps. The maps are not legal surveys, so confirm with Development Services at 604-796-2235.","aliases":["kent zoning map","what is my zoning kent","agassiz zoning lookup","kent bc zoning bylaw"],"cost":"Free to look up online.","how_long":"Not applicable.","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Planning and Development Services","value":"604-796-2235"},{"type":"email","label":"Planning and Development Services","value":"planning@kentbc.ca"},{"type":"in_person","label":"Municipal Hall","value":"7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0","note":"Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m."}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"OCP and Zoning, District of Kent","url":"https://www.kentbc.ca/business-and-development/development-and-planning/ocp-and-zoning/"},{"title":"Mapping and GIS, District of Kent","url":"https://www.kentbc.ca/living-here/mapping-and-gis/"},{"title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001 (PDF, consolidated October 6, 2025)","url":"https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/kentbc-ca/media/5aefsox2/zoning-bylaw_consolidated-october-6-2025.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"Kent building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/building-permit/"},{"slug":"secondary-suite","title":"Kent secondary suite and carriage house rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/secondary-suite/"},{"slug":"fence-rules","title":"Kent fence rules: permits and height limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/fence-rules/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs","name":"Harrison Hot Springs","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/chilliwack","name":"Chilliwack","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/hope","name":"Hope","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/abbotsford","name":"Abbotsford","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/mission","name":"Mission","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/maple-ridge","name":"Maple Ridge","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/zoning-lookup/"}],"topic":{"title":"Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup/"},"facts":{"how_to_find":{"label":"How to find your zone","value":"Use the Kent Web Map (ArcGIS) on the District's Mapping and GIS page, which shows parcel data, zoning and OCP, or the Zoning Reference Maps. The maps are not legal surveys, so confirm with Development Services.","short":"Online map (Kent Web Map); Zoning Reference Maps","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.kentbc.ca/business-and-development/development-and-planning/ocp-and-zoning/","title":"OCP and Zoning, District of Kent","section":"SSMUH","quotes":["Explore the District of Kent's Online Arc GIS Mapping to confirm whether your property is zoned SSMUH (RS1).","Zoning Reference Maps"]},{"url":"https://www.kentbc.ca/living-here/mapping-and-gis/","title":"Mapping and GIS, District of Kent","section":"Online mapping applications","quotes":["Kent Web Map – Find information for parcel data, zoning, Official Community Plan (OCP), infrastructure connections and more.","are not legally recorded maps nor surveys"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"zoning_bylaw":{"label":"Zoning bylaw","value":"Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001, consolidated for convenience only to October 6, 2025.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/kentbc-ca/media/5aefsox2/zoning-bylaw_consolidated-october-6-2025.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001 (PDF, consolidated October 6, 2025)","section":"cover","quotes":["Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001","(October 6, 2025)"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"what_zone_controls":{"label":"What the zone controls","value":"Each zone sets permitted uses, lot size and width, site coverage, density, building height, setbacks and floor area limits, with general rules for accessory buildings, fences, home occupations, short-term rentals and parking.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.kentbc.ca/business-and-development/development-and-planning/ocp-and-zoning/","title":"OCP and Zoning, District of Kent","section":"Zoning","quotes":["This bylaw establishes where uses and buildings can occur, and at what densities. It also sets regulations for different uses, locations and siting requirements."]},{"url":"https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/kentbc-ca/media/5aefsox2/zoning-bylaw_consolidated-october-6-2025.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001 (PDF, consolidated October 6, 2025)","section":"Table 9.4.1 (RS1)","quotes":["Lot Width 18 metres (59 feet) minimum Gross Floor Area not regulated Height 3.7 metres (12 feet) maximum Setbacks all buildings and structures 7.5 metres (25 feet) minimum"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"contact":{"label":"Contact","value":"Development Services / Planning Department: 604-796-2235 or planning@kentbc.ca.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.kentbc.ca/business-and-development/development-and-planning/ocp-and-zoning/","title":"OCP and Zoning, District of Kent","section":"OCP and Zoning page","quotes":["Before submitting your proposal, contact a planner to arrange for a pre-application meeting. Development Variance Permit Application Contact: Development Services Phone: 604-796-2235 Email: planning@kentbc.ca Contact Us Visit Us","Development Variance Permit Application Contact: Development Services Phone: 604-796-2235 Email: planning@kentbc.ca Contact Us Visit Us District of Kent"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/kentbc-ca/media/5aefsox2/zoning-bylaw_consolidated-october-6-2025.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001 (PDF, consolidated October 6, 2025)","section":"cover","quotes":["Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":5,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":0},"zoning":{"bylaw":{"title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001 (consolidated October 6, 2025)","url":"https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/kentbc-ca/media/5aefsox2/zoning-bylaw_consolidated-october-6-2025.pdf","accessed":"2026-11-07","note":"The District's consolidation is for convenience only and is not a legal document; certified copies of the original bylaws should be consulted. Resource Management Zone (MR) and Resource Management Industrial Zone (MR1) share one section (9.9.1), so they share one line range. The PDF is hosted on the District's website CDN (linked from kentbc.ca)."},"zones":35,"zone_pages":31,"index_url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/zoning/index.json","lookup_url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/zoning/lookup","map":{"has_map":true,"has_addresses":true,"zones_geojson":"/data/ca/bc/kent/zones.geojson","addresses_json":"/data/ca/bc/kent/addresses.json","source_url":"https://services5.arcgis.com/A7AP5YorFjipFGlI/arcgis/rest/services/Zoning_2025/FeatureServer/0","viewer":{"title":"KentMap (District of Kent Online ArcGIS Mapping)","url":"https://districtofkent.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=5db5035b57c245bd9856ebf951879a7c"},"caveat":null,"accessed":"2026-11-07"}},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe District of Kent shows parcel data, zoning and the OCP on its Kent Web Map (ArcGIS), found on the [Mapping and GIS page](https://www.kentbc.ca/living-here/mapping-and-gis/). The Zoning Reference Maps are on the [OCP and Zoning page](https://www.kentbc.ca/business-and-development/development-and-planning/ocp-and-zoning/). The maps are not legal surveys, so confirm with Development Services.\n\nEach zone in the [Zoning Bylaw No. 1219](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/kentbc-ca/media/5aefsox2/zoning-bylaw_consolidated-october-6-2025.pdf) sets permitted uses, lot size and width, site coverage, density, building height, setbacks and floor area limits. The bylaw also has general rules for accessory buildings, fences, home occupations, short-term rentals and parking.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Open the Kent Web Map and search for your address to see your zone.\n2. Find that zone in the Zoning Bylaw and read its permitted uses and limits.\n3. Call or email Development Services (604-796-2235, planning@kentbc.ca) to confirm before you apply for anything.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- The Zoning Bylaw on the website is consolidated for convenience only, to October 6, 2025. It is not a legal document.\n- The RS1 (Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing) zone was added by Bylaw No. 1737, 2024.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.kentbc.ca/business-and-development/development-and-planning/ocp-and-zoning/","title":"OCP and Zoning, District of Kent","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.kentbc.ca/living-here/mapping-and-gis/","title":"Mapping and GIS, District of Kent","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/kentbc-ca/media/5aefsox2/zoning-bylaw_consolidated-october-6-2025.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001 (PDF, consolidated October 6, 2025)","accessed":"2026-11-06"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-06","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/zoning-lookup/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/zoning-lookup.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/zoning-lookup.json"}}