I2 zone in Nelson: Institutional (Neighbourhood) Zone
In short
Institutional and mixed-use development while limiting building height to stay compatible with nearby residential uses.
Zone rules
| Purpose | Institutional and mixed-use development while limiting building height to stay compatible with nearby residential uses. |
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| Main uses |
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| Also allowed (secondary uses) | Multi-Unit ResidentialOnly when one or more permitted uses are present on the lot; electric railway, community garden or public park under 1,000 m², market, mobile vendor, public trail and public utility do not count. |
| Minimum lot area | 276 m² |
| Minimum lot width | Not less than one-tenth of the perimeter of the lot |
| Maximum lot coverage | 80%; if coverage is below 80%, at least 20% of the lot must be permeable surface |
| Maximum height | 11 m and no more than 3 storeys if in Lower Uphill (as identified in the Official Community Plan); otherwise 13.5 m and no more than 4 storeys |
| Maximum height, accessory buildings | 4.5 m |
| Front setback | 3 m |
| Rear setback | 3 m |
| Interior side setback | 3 m |
| Street side setback | 3 m |
Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 3652, 2026 (adopted April 14, 2026), s. 14.2 (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. 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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