---
title: "W zone in Prince George: Water Recreational"
place: Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/prince-george
zone: W
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 (consolidated version, revised October 5, 2026)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/zoning/w/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/zoning/w.json"
---

# W zone in Prince George: Water Recreational

Recreational enjoyment of upland property owners and foreshore public access while minimizing impacts on fish, wildlife, and vegetation communities.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Recreational enjoyment of upland property owners and foreshore public access while minimizing impacts on fish, wildlife, and vegetation communities.
- **Main uses:** aquaculture; fish hatchery; park; recreation, outdoor
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** boat launch; boat lift; dock; utility, minor
- **Minimum lot area:** N/A
- **Maximum height:** 10.0 m

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 (consolidated version, revised October 5, 2026), s. 13.7](https://www.princegeorge.ca/sites/default/files/2026-10/BL7850_CONSOLIDATED_2026-10-05.pdf#page=191) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Prince George: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/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/prince-george/zoning/w/_