---
title: "FD zone in Port Alberni: Future Development"
place: Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/port-alberni
zone: FD
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 5105, 2024 (October 2026 update)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alberni/zoning/fd/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alberni/zoning/fd.json"
---

# FD zone in Port Alberni: Future Development

To retain land for future development in large parcels so urban development can proceed in an orderly way later; land may be used for open space, parks or forestry on an interim basis.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** To retain land for future development in large parcels so urban development can proceed in an orderly way later; land may be used for open space, parks or forestry on an interim basis.
- **Main uses:** Agriculture, except for intensive agricultural uses; Kennel; Single detached dwelling
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Bed and breakfast; Home occupation; Secondary suite
- **Minimum lot area:** 4 ha (9.88 ac)
- **Minimum lot width:** 150 m (492 ft)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 10% (greenhouses included)
- **Maximum density:** 2 residential units per lot
- **Maximum height:** 10 m (32.8 ft); maximum 2.5 storeys
- **Front setback:** 7.5 m (24.6 ft)
- **Rear setback:** 9 m (29.5 ft)
- **Interior side setback:** 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
- **Other rules:** Buildings for kennels, aviaries and keeping bees must be at least 25 m (82 ft) from all lot lines and 9 m (29.5 ft) from a dwelling on the same lot.; Lots under 0.4 ha (1 ac) cannot be used for keeping cows, goats, horses, pigeons or other animals, except as provided in Section 6.23.

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 5105, 2024 (October 2026 update), s. 5.8](https://portalberni.ca/sites/default/files/doc_library/5105_Zoning_Bylaw_No_5105_2024_Oct%202026%20Update.pdf#page=31) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Port Alberni: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alberni/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/port-alberni/zoning/fd/_