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AG zone in Keremeos: Agriculture

Keremeos, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-08

In short

Agriculture and compatible accessory uses.

Zone rules

PurposeAgriculture and compatible accessory uses.
Main uses
  • Agriculture
  • Alcohol production facility
  • Equestrian centre
  • Silviculture
  • Single detached dwelling
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Accessory buildings or structures
  • Bed and breakfast operation
  • Accessory dwelling
  • Home occupation
  • Packing, processing and storage of farm products
  • Retail sales of farm and/or off-farm products
  • Secondary suite
Minimum lot area2.0 ha; no minimum where the Agricultural Land Commission permits a subdivision under its homesite severance policy
Minimum lot widthNot less than 25% of the parcel depth
Maximum lot coverage35%; 75% for parcels 1.0 ha or greater, of which 60% must only be used for greenhouse structures
Maximum densityOne principal dwelling plus one accessory dwelling or secondary suite
Maximum height10.0 m
Front setback7.5 m
Rear setback7.5 m
Interior side setback4.0 m
Street side setback4.5 m
Other rulesBuildings and structures containing livestock must be 7.5 m from the front, rear, interior side and exterior side parcel lines.

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 851 (revised June 10, 2026; consolidated for convenience with amendment bylaws 851-01 to 851-11), s. 17.1 (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. Consolidated for convenience. Section 5.1 also lists RS2, RS3 and RD1 but the consolidation has no section for them. 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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