---
title: "C8 zone in Merritt: Airport Commercial"
place: Merritt, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/merritt
zone: C8
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 2284, 2020 (consolidated to January 2026)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/zoning/c8/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/zoning/c8.json"
---

# C8 zone in Merritt: Airport Commercial

Aviation related services within close proximity to the airport.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Aviation related services within close proximity to the airport.
- **Main uses:** Aircraft Sales & Servicing; Airport; Aviation Services; Bus Depot; Commercial Recreation Services; Delivery Facility; Gallery or Museum; Heliport; Public Use; Transportation & Logistics; Warehouse (One Dwelling Unit in an airport hangar needs discretionary approval.)
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory Building; Administrative Office; Bulk Petroleum & Electricity Sales; Food Primary Establishment; Parking Lot, Commercial; Security / Operator Suite; Retail Store, Convenience; Vehicle Sales & Rentals
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** PARCEL A (consolidation of Lots A and B), Section 23, Township 91, Plan KAP 80535, PID 030-251-826 (4074 Airport Road): rear setback is 37.9 metres
- **Minimum lot area:** 450 m²
- **Minimum lot width:** 15 metres
- **Maximum lot coverage:** Airport: 85% (up to 100% with permeable surfaces on at least 15% of the Parcel Area); not stated for other uses
- **Maximum height:** Lesser of 18 metres or 4 storeys, except as outlined in 7.20.5(c) (Transport Canada obstacle limits)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** Lesser of 5 metres or 1.5 storeys, except as outlined in 7.20.5(c)
- **Front setback:** 3 metres
- **Rear setback:** Airport: 3 metres; other uses: See 7.20.5(c)
- **Interior side setback:** 0 metres (3 metres for Airport)
- **Street side setback:** 0 metres (3 metres for Airport)
- **Accessory building setbacks:** front: Front Building Line; side 1.2 metres; rear 1.2 metres, except as outlined in 7.20.5(c)
- **Other rules:** Site development and placement of objects must conform with Transport Canada regulations, including Obstacle Limitation Surfaces for an AGNII Non-Instrument aerodrome

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 2284, 2020 (consolidated to January 2026), s. 7.20](http://www.merritt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2284_Zoning-Bylaw_2026.pdf#page=148) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Merritt: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/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/merritt/zoning/c8/_