---
title: "P3 zone in Nelson: Public Utility Lands Zone"
place: Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/nelson
zone: P3
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 3652, 2026 (adopted April 14, 2026)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/zoning/p3/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/zoning/p3.json"
---

# P3 zone in Nelson: Public Utility Lands Zone

Public utility and outdoor recreation uses that do not prejudice the future use of the lands for development.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Public utility and outdoor recreation uses that do not prejudice the future use of the lands for development.
- **Main uses:** Campground; Dock, Public; Natural Resource Development; Nursery; Parking Lot; Participant Recreation Services, Outdoor
- **Minimum lot area:** 2 hectares
- **Maximum height:** 12 m and three storeys (structures)
- **Front setback:** 4.5 m
- **Rear setback:** 4.5 m
- **Interior side setback:** 4.5 m
- **Street side setback:** 4.5 m

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 3652, 2026 (adopted April 14, 2026), s. 14.6](https://nelson.civicweb.net/document/31803/#page=127) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Nelson: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/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/nelson/zoning/p3/_