---
title: "C2 zone in Penticton: Neighbourhood Commercial"
place: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/penticton
zone: C2
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated package October 2026, amended to Bylaw 2026-35, October 20, 2026)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/zoning/c2/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/zoning/c2.json"
---

# C2 zone in Penticton: Neighbourhood Commercial

A limited range of neighbourhood convenience services.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** A limited range of neighbourhood convenience services.
- **Main uses:** Artisan crafts; Convenience store; Day care centre, major; Dwelling unit; Personal service establishment; Restaurant
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory use, building or structure; Minor home occupation; Short term rental
- **Minimum lot area:** 550 m²
- **Minimum lot width:** 15.0 m
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 40%
- **Maximum height:** 11.0 m and 3 storeys above approved grade
- **Front setback:** 3.0 m
- **Rear setback:** 3.5 m; 6.0 m where the lot abuts a residential zone
- **Interior side setback:** 2.4 m
- **Street side setback:** 3.0 m
- **Other rules:** Commercial uses are limited to a maximum gross floor area of 125 m2.; A maximum of one dwelling unit with a separate outside entrance is allowed within a commercial building.

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 2024-22 (consolidated package October 2026, amended to Bylaw 2026-35, October 20, 2026), s. 11.2](https://www.penticton.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/bylaws/Zoning%20Bylaw%202024-22%20%28Consolidated%20October%202026%29%20-%20new.pdf#page=103) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Penticton: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/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/penticton/zoning/c2/_