---
title: "A-1 zone in Quesnel: Agriculture"
place: Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/quesnel
zone: A-1
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 1980
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/zoning/a-1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/zoning/a-1.json"
---

# A-1 zone in Quesnel: Agriculture

Rural areas and agricultural uses, plus other complementary uses suitable in an agricultural setting.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Rural areas and agricultural uses, plus other complementary uses suitable in an agricultural setting.
- **Main uses:** Abattoir; Agricultural uses; Agri-tourism; Cannabis commercial production; Single detached dwelling
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory buildings or structures; Bed and breakfast; Caretaker dwelling unit for farm help; Carriage house dwelling; Greenhouse and plant nursery; Horticulture; Major home based business; Minor home based business; Rural home based business; Secondary dwelling; Secondary suite dwelling; Short-term rental
- **Minimum lot area:** 2 ha (5 ac)
- **Minimum lot width:** 30 m (98 ft)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 10%
- **Maximum density:** 1 dwelling per 4 ha (10 ac), to a maximum of 2 dwelling units, including dwelling units for farm help
- **Maximum height:** 9 m (30 ft)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 7 m (23 ft)
- **Front setback:** 7.5 m (25 ft)
- **Rear setback:** 7.5 m (25 ft)
- **Interior side setback:** 7.5 m (25 ft)
- **Street side setback:** 7.5 m (25 ft)
- **Accessory building setbacks:** Same as principal buildings: 7.5 m (25 ft) from front, interior side, exterior side and rear lot lines
- **Other rules:** No limit to the number of accessory buildings or structures.; Cannabis commercial production uses follow the siting rules in Section 4.23 of the bylaw.

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1980, s. 7](https://quesnel.civicweb.net/document/164372/#page=60) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Quesnel: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/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/quesnel/zoning/a-1/_