---
title: "W1 zone in Lake Country: Recreational Water Use"
place: Lake Country, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/lake-country
zone: W1
bylaw: "Zoning Bylaw 561, 2007 (consolidated 2026-08-18; cover page says it includes amendments as of June 2, 2026)"
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/zoning/w1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/zoning/w1.json"
---

# W1 zone in Lake Country: Recreational Water Use

Recreational enjoyment of upland property owners and foreshore public access while minimizing impacts on fish, wildlife and vegetation

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Recreational enjoyment of upland property owners and foreshore public access while minimizing impacts on fish, wildlife and vegetation
- **Main uses:** boating; foreshore public access; recreational water activities; uses permitted by Provincial Crown Lands
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** boat lifts; docks, private; temporary moorage; utility services, minor impact
- **Other rules:** No private docks or boatlifts beyond 40.0 m from the natural boundary of the upland parcel; Maximum of one private dock or pier per waterfront property; Boating is restricted to areas not marked as swimming areas by approved buoys; Camping is not permitted

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw 561, 2007 (consolidated 2026-08-18; cover page says it includes amendments as of June 2, 2026), s. 18.6](https://www.lakecountry.bc.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-561-2007-consolidated#page=183) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Lake Country: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/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/lake-country/zoning/w1/_