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C2 zone in Penticton: Neighbourhood Commercial

Penticton, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

A limited range of neighbourhood convenience services.

Zone rules

PurposeA 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 area550 m²
Minimum lot width15.0 m
Maximum lot coverage40%
Maximum height11.0 m and 3 storeys above approved grade
Front setback3.0 m
Rear setback3.5 m; 6.0 m where the lot abuts a residential zone
Interior side setback2.4 m
Street side setback3.0 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 (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. The City prepared this consolidation for convenience only and does not warrant that it is current. CD1 and CD4 are repealed and not listed. Zone pages are taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and have not yet been reviewed by a person: confirm with the bylaw before you rely on them. How answers are checked.

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