---
title: "P-10 zone in New Westminster: Parks Districts"
place: New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/new-westminster
zone: P-10
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 (consolidated as of June 8, 2026)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/zoning/p-10/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/zoning/p-10.json"
---

# P-10 zone in New Westminster: Parks Districts

Allow City parks and associated public uses and buildings in a neighbourhood setting.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Allow City parks and associated public uses and buildings in a neighbourhood setting.
- **Main uses:** Child care; Community recreation facilities including ice arenas, stadiums, auditoriums, gymnasiums, curling rinks, swimming pools; Parks and playgrounds; Public libraries, public museums, public art galleries; Public Utilities
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 40% of the site area (all principal buildings in total)
- **Maximum density:** Floor space ratio 0.6
- **Maximum height:** 30 feet (9.14 metres) and two storeys
- **Front setback:** 25 feet (7.62 metres)
- **Rear setback:** 25 feet (7.62 metres)
- **Interior side setback:** 15 feet (4.57 metres) on each side
- **Street side setback:** 25 feet (7.62 metres) where bounded by a street

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 (consolidated as of June 8, 2026), s. 691](https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Complete_Zoning_Bylaw_No._6680_2001___As_of_June_8_2026(1%29.pdf#page=415) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in New Westminster: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/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/new-westminster/zoning/p-10/_