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A2 zone in Powell River: Large Lot Rural

Powell River, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Low density uses on large rural landholdings

Zone rules

PurposeLow density uses on large rural landholdings
Main uses
  • One single family dwelling
  • One secondary suite (in a single family dwelling only)
  • One carriage house
  • Agriculture use in compliance with Animal Control Bylaw 1979, 2003
  • Plant nursery
  • Tree farming
  • Kennels
  • Civic use
  • Natural resources use, excluding industrial activity
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Keeping of not more than three boarders
  • Short-term rental use
  • Home based business
  • Urban farm
  • Accessory buildings and uses
  • Accessory residential use on parcels over 3 hectares (subject to Agricultural Land Reserve regulations)
  • In-home child care
Minimum lot area2 ha
Minimum lot width100 m
Maximum lot coverage25%
Maximum height10.5 m
Front setback7.5 m
Rear setback9.0 m
Interior side setback3.0 m
Street side setback3.0 m
Other rules
  • Maximum of two detached single family dwellings per parcel of adequate area where accessory residential use is permitted
  • Lots in the Agricultural Land Reserve are subject to Agricultural Land Commission requirements

Source: Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 (consolidated May 15, 2025), s. 8.9 (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 represent that it is up to date or complete; confirm against the original bylaws and their amendments. 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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