---
title: "P2 zone in Port Alberni: Parks and Recreation"
place: Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/port-alberni
zone: P2
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/p2/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alberni/zoning/p2.json"
---

# P2 zone in Port Alberni: Parks and Recreation

To preserve natural ravine areas, green belts and environmentally sensitive areas, protect the natural setting, ecological systems and beauty of the City, and maintain areas for parks, recreation and community open spaces.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** To preserve natural ravine areas, green belts and environmentally sensitive areas, protect the natural setting, ecological systems and beauty of the City, and maintain areas for parks, recreation and community open spaces.
- **Main uses:** Assembly, cultural and recreational facility; Cemetery; Fairground; Fish hatchery; Forest management; Golf course; Natural Areas, Open Spaces and Parks; Public Parks and Playgrounds
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Caretaker's dwelling unit (subject to Section 6.16); Carnivals, Circuses, Exhibitions, Horse, Dog and Pony Shows; Office; Picnic Area; Parking Lot; Public Toilet
- **Minimum lot area:** 1,000 m² (10,764 ft²)
- **Minimum lot width:** 30 m (98.4 ft)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 40%
- **Maximum height:** 8 m (26.2 ft)
- **Front setback:** 6 m (19.7 ft)
- **Rear setback:** 9 m (29.5 ft)
- **Interior side setback:** 1.5 m (4.9 ft)

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 5105, 2024 (October 2026 update), s. 5.29](https://portalberni.ca/sites/default/files/doc_library/5105_Zoning_Bylaw_No_5105_2024_Oct%202026%20Update.pdf#page=68) (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/p2/_