--- 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?" place: Kent, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/kent category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Kent sources_read: 2026-11-06 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/zoning-lookup/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/zoning-lookup.json" --- # 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? **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. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Kent, https://www.kentbc.ca) **Cost:** Free to look up online. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - Phone: Planning and Development Services, 604-796-2235 - Email: Planning and Development Services, planning@kentbc.ca - In person: Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) ## Key facts - **How to find your zone:** 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. - Source: [OCP and Zoning, SSMUH](https://www.kentbc.ca/business-and-development/development-and-planning/ocp-and-zoning/) - Official wording: "Explore the District of Kent's Online Arc GIS Mapping to confirm whether your property is zoned SSMUH (RS1)." … "Zoning Reference Maps" - Source: [Mapping and GIS, Online mapping applications](https://www.kentbc.ca/living-here/mapping-and-gis/) - Official wording: "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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Zoning bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001, consolidated for convenience only to October 6, 2025. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001 (PDF, consolidated October 6, 2025), cover](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/kentbc-ca/media/5aefsox2/zoning-bylaw_consolidated-october-6-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001" … "(October 6, 2025)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **What the zone controls:** 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. - Source: [OCP and Zoning](https://www.kentbc.ca/business-and-development/development-and-planning/ocp-and-zoning/) - Official wording: "This bylaw establishes where uses and buildings can occur, and at what densities. It also sets regulations for different uses, locations and siting requirements." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001 (PDF, consolidated October 6, 2025), Table 9.4.1 (RS1)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/kentbc-ca/media/5aefsox2/zoning-bylaw_consolidated-october-6-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Contact:** Development Services / Planning Department: 604-796-2235 or planning@kentbc.ca. - Source: [OCP and Zoning, OCP and Zoning page](https://www.kentbc.ca/business-and-development/development-and-planning/ocp-and-zoning/) - Official wording: "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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001 - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001 (PDF, consolidated October 6, 2025), cover](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/kentbc-ca/media/5aefsox2/zoning-bylaw_consolidated-october-6-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 ## How it works The 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. Each 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. ## Steps 1. Open the Kent Web Map and search for your address to see your zone. 2. Find that zone in the Zoning Bylaw and read its permitted uses and limits. 3. Call or email Development Services (604-796-2235, planning@kentbc.ca) to confirm before you apply for anything. ## Good to know - The Zoning Bylaw on the website is consolidated for convenience only, to October 6, 2025. It is not a legal document. - The RS1 (Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing) zone was added by Bylaw No. 1737, 2024. ## Zones 35 zones are listed from [Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001 (consolidated October 6, 2025)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/kentbc-ca/media/5aefsox2/zoning-bylaw_consolidated-october-6-2025.pdf). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/zoning/index.json Look up the zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St ## Official forms and pages - [OCP and Zoning, District of Kent](https://www.kentbc.ca/business-and-development/development-and-planning/ocp-and-zoning/) - [Mapping and GIS, District of Kent](https://www.kentbc.ca/living-here/mapping-and-gis/) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001 (PDF, consolidated October 6, 2025)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/kentbc-ca/media/5aefsox2/zoning-bylaw_consolidated-october-6-2025.pdf) ## Related questions - [Kent building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/building-permit.md) - [Kent secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/secondary-suite.md) - [Kent fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/fence-rules.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md) - [Harrison Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/zoning-lookup.md) - [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/zoning-lookup.md) - [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/zoning-lookup.md) - [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/zoning-lookup.md) - [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/zoning-lookup.md) - [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/zoning-lookup.md) ## Sources - [OCP and Zoning, District of Kent](https://www.kentbc.ca/business-and-development/development-and-planning/ocp-and-zoning/) (read 2026-11-06) - [Mapping and GIS, District of Kent](https://www.kentbc.ca/living-here/mapping-and-gis/) (read 2026-11-06) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001 (PDF, consolidated October 6, 2025)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/kentbc-ca/media/5aefsox2/zoning-bylaw_consolidated-october-6-2025.pdf) (read 2026-11-06) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. 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