---
title: "P-8 zone in New Westminster: Public Works, Adult Entertainment and Utility Districts"
place: New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/new-westminster
zone: P-8
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-8/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/zoning/p-8.json"
---

# P-8 zone in New Westminster: Public Works, Adult Entertainment and Utility Districts

Allow public works facilities and adult entertainment uses.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Allow public works facilities and adult entertainment uses.
- **Main uses:** Adult entertainment uses; Adult motion picture studios; Adult theatres; Adult video stores; Drug stores; Escort services; Masseur and masseuse services; Pawn shops, used music stores and used tool stores; Public utilities; Public works yards; Scrap Metal Dealer; Sale of Firearms
- **Maximum height:** 30 feet (9.14 metres) or two storeys, whichever is less (above datum)
- **Front setback:** 25 feet (7.62 metres)
- **Rear setback:** 5 feet (1.52 metres)
- **Interior side setback:** 5 feet (1.52 metres) on each side

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 (consolidated as of June 8, 2026), s. 680](https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Complete_Zoning_Bylaw_No._6680_2001___As_of_June_8_2026(1%29.pdf#page=409) (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-8/_