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title: "P-3 zone in New Westminster: Public and Institutional Districts (High Rise)"
place: New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/new-westminster
zone: P-3
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-3/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/zoning/p-3.json"
---

# P-3 zone in New Westminster: Public and Institutional Districts (High Rise)

Allow institutional uses at a high density scale (floor space ratio of 1.6 plus bonuses).

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Allow institutional uses at a high density scale (floor space ratio of 1.6 plus bonuses).
- **Main uses:** Cemeteries; Child care; Places of worship; Colleges, universities, technical and vocational schools; Community recreation facilities including ice arenas, stadiums, auditoriums, gymnasiums, curling rinks, swimming pools; Educational and philanthropic institutions; Fraternity or sorority houses; Hospitals including mental health facilities; Parks and playgrounds; Private schools; Public schools, public libraries, public museums, public art galleries
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory buildings and uses
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 40% of the site area (all principal buildings in total)
- **Maximum density:** Floor space ratio 1.6, with increases for underground parking (up to 0.4) and for site coverage under 40%
- **Maximum height:** 180 feet (54.86 metres)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** One storey and 15 feet (4.57 metres) measured from the finished floor of a building
- **Front setback:** 25 feet (7.62 metres)
- **Rear setback:** Not less than 20% of site depth to a maximum of 25 feet (7.62 metres), nor less than 20% of building height, whichever is greater
- **Interior side setback:** 15 feet (4.57 metres) on each side plus 20% of the building height over 30 feet (9.14 metres)
- **Street side setback:** 25 feet (7.62 metres) where bounded by a street
- **Accessory building setbacks:** front yard not permitted; at least 5 feet (1.52 metres) from rear or side site line; at least 10 feet (3.05 metres) from a habitable room window; at least 15 feet (4.57 metres) from the corner of a site at a street and lane intersection
- **Other rules:** Accessory buildings may cover no more than 10% of the site area; The portion of a building over 30 feet (9.14 metres) high must be set back from the rear property line at least 30% of that portion

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 (consolidated as of June 8, 2026), s. 630](https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Complete_Zoning_Bylaw_No._6680_2001___As_of_June_8_2026(1%29.pdf#page=398) (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-3/_