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A-1 zone in Quesnel: Agriculture

Quesnel, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

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

Zone rules

PurposeRural 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 area2 ha (5 ac)
Minimum lot width30 m (98 ft)
Maximum lot coverage10%
Maximum density1 dwelling per 4 ha (10 ac), to a maximum of 2 dwelling units, including dwelling units for farm help
Maximum height9 m (30 ft)
Maximum height, accessory buildings7 m (23 ft)
Front setback7.5 m (25 ft)
Rear setback7.5 m (25 ft)
Interior side setback7.5 m (25 ft)
Street side setback7.5 m (25 ft)
Accessory building setbacksSame 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 (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's Zoning & Land Use page also links an excerpted zoning map PDF (Schedule B). The Schedule B pages inside this PDF are headed "Zoning Bylaw No. XXXX of 2025". Table 6.1 of the bylaw omits zone C-4A, but section 25 of the bylaw establishes it. 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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