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title: "P1 zone in Port Alberni: Institutional"
place: Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/port-alberni
zone: P1
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/p1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alberni/zoning/p1.json"
---

# P1 zone in Port Alberni: Institutional

To establish and maintain areas in which institutional uses can be accommodated in a manner complementary with surrounding uses.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** To establish and maintain areas in which institutional uses can be accommodated in a manner complementary with surrounding uses.
- **Main uses:** Ambulance station; Arena; Assembly, cultural or recreational facility; Childcare centre; Community Care facility; Dormitory; Firehall; Hospital; Hostel; Medical service; Office; Parking Lot; Personal service; Place of worship; Police station; Pound; School; Supportive housing; Transition house; Tutoring service
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Caretaker's dwelling unit (subject to Section 6.16); Site specific accessory uses permitted under Section 5.28.4
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** 5100 Tebo Avenue (Lot 1, District Lot 13, Alberni District, Plan VIP78180): accessory uses Artist’s studio, Cabinet making, Custom woodworking, Furniture repair and upholstery, Ornamental metal working, Printing, publishing and allied industry, Signs and displays industry, Small repair shop (total area up to 1,077 m² (11,592 ft²), no retail activity); 4411 Wallace Street (Lot B, District Lot 1, Alberni District, Plan 32448; Fir Park Village): maximum coverage 58%; 4065 6th Avenue (Lot 16, District Lot 1, Alberni District, Plan 13685, northern part): accessory use Restaurant (total area up to 481 m² (5,180 ft²)); 2170 Mallory Drive (Lot 1, District Lot 1, Alberni District, Plan VIP77152): principal uses Small Engine Repair, Mechanic, Custom Woodworking; A portion of 4305 Kendall Avenue (Lot B, District Lot 92, Alberni District, Plan VIP86344): principal use Mother’s Centre
- **Minimum lot area:** 540 m² (5,813 ft²)
- **Minimum lot width:** 15 m (49.2 ft)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 40% (58% at 4411 Wallace Street, Fir Park Village)
- **Maximum height:** 12.5 m (41 ft)
- **Front setback:** 7.5 m (24.6 ft)
- **Rear setback:** 9 m (29.5 ft)
- **Interior side setback:** 1.5 m (4.9 ft); the total of both side yards must be at least 20% of the lot width
- **Other rules:** Community care facilities for seniors may include an accessory beauty shop or other personal services of up to 16 m² (172 ft²) and 2 service chairs, with limited hours.

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 5105, 2024 (October 2026 update), s. 5.28](https://portalberni.ca/sites/default/files/doc_library/5105_Zoning_Bylaw_No_5105_2024_Oct%202026%20Update.pdf#page=65) (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/p1/_