---
title: "PRE zone in Princeton: Parks, Recreation and Exhibition"
place: Princeton, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/princeton
zone: PRE
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw Number 880, 2013 (consolidated for convenience, including amending bylaws up to and including Bylaw No. 1032, 2022)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-08
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/zoning/pre/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/zoning/pre.json"
---

# PRE zone in Princeton: Parks, Recreation and Exhibition

Accommodate institutional, entertainment, open space and indoor/outdoor recreation uses.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Accommodate institutional, entertainment, open space and indoor/outdoor recreation uses.
- **Main uses:** Assembly; Cemetery; Civic use; Daycare centre; Entertainment, amusement and outdoor markets, fair or trade shows; Golf courses; Non-commercial greenhouse or nursery; Office; Park and playground; Public entertainment, amusement and recreation facilities, including carnivals and circuses; Public parking lot; Recreation facilities, including the Trans Canada Trail; Rental, sale of sports and recreation equipment; School
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory uses, buildings and structures
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 25%
- **Maximum density:** Floor area ratio 0.5
- **Maximum height:** 15 m (48 ft)
- **Front setback:** 7.5 m (24 ft)
- **Rear setback:** 7.5 m (24 ft)
- **Interior side setback:** 1.5 m (5 ft)
- **Street side setback:** 3.5 m (11 ft)
- **Other rules:** Only non-motorized uses are permitted on the Trans Canada Trail and no buildings may be built on the trail

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw Number 880, 2013 (consolidated for convenience, including amending bylaws up to and including Bylaw No. 1032, 2022), s. 26](https://princeton.civicweb.net/document/11311#page=84) (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Princeton: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/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/princeton/zoning/pre/_