W2 zone in Lake Country: Intensive Water Use

Lake Country, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

A diverse and concentrated range of water activities consistent with the upland use, maintaining foreshore public access

Zone rules

Purpose	A diverse and concentrated range of water activities consistent with the upland use, maintaining foreshore public access
Main uses	boat launches boat lifts boating docks, community docks, private fish hatcheries foreshore public access marinas piers recreational water activities temporary moorage uses permitted by Provincial Crown Lands water feature installations
Also allowed (secondary uses)	food primary establishment liquor primary establishment, minor marine equipment rentals marine fuel facilities marine sani-dump facilities retail stores, convenience utility services, minor impact
Maximum height	The lesser of 9.5 m or two storeys
Other rules	Maximum of one dock or pier per waterfront property Convenience retail and minor eating and drinking establishments: no more than 235 m² 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. 18.7 (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. A consolidated copy to be used for convenience only; users are asked to refer to the Zoning Bylaw as amended from time to time to verify accuracy and completeness. The bylaw's own zone table also lists DC6 (Direct Control 6), but that section is marked deleted by Bylaw 719 and is not listed below. 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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