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MU2 zone in Nelson: Mixed-Use Residential (Waterfront Tourist Commercial) Zone

Nelson, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Tourist and commercial uses on the waterfront.

Zone rules

PurposeTourist and commercial uses on the waterfront.
Main uses
  • Tourist Accommodation
  • Marina
  • Market
  • Mobile Vendor
  • Multi-Unit Residential
Also allowed (secondary uses)Retail (Minor)Only if combined with Tourist Accommodation, with a maximum gross floor area of 70 m².
Minimum lot area1,000 m²
Minimum lot width30 m
Maximum lot coverage80%
Maximum height10.5 m if within 30 m of the highwater mark of Kootenay Lake; otherwise 14 m and no more than 4 storeys
Maximum height, accessory buildings4.5 m
Front setback1.5 m
Rear setback1.5 m
Interior side setback0 m
Street side setback1.5 m
Other rules
  • Principal building must have at least two storeys.
  • No exterior, unenclosed storage of goods.
  • At least 10% of the lot must be permeable surface.

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 3652, 2026 (adopted April 14, 2026), s. 11.3 (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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