---
title: "P-2 zone in Quesnel: Parks and Open Space"
place: Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/quesnel
zone: P-2
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 1980
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/zoning/p-2/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/zoning/p-2.json"
---

# P-2 zone in Quesnel: Parks and Open Space

Preservation and enhancement of parks and open space areas and limited public facilities.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Preservation and enhancement of parks and open space areas and limited public facilities.
- **Main uses:** Assembly; Cemetery; Civic use; Heritage site; Park; Recreation and entertainment facility; Rodeos, equestrian and related events such as livestock storage; Water parks and public beaches
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory buildings or structures; Eating and drinking establishment; Caretaker dwelling unit; Community garden
- **Minimum lot area:** 557 m² (5,996 ft²)
- **Minimum lot width:** 20 m (66 ft)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 10%
- **Maximum density:** 1 accessory caretaker dwelling unit per lot
- **Maximum height:** 9 m (30 ft)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 7 m (23 ft)
- **Front setback:** 4.6 m (15 ft)
- **Rear setback:** 4.6 m (15 ft)
- **Interior side setback:** 4.6 m (15 ft)
- **Street side setback:** 4.6 m (15 ft)
- **Other rules:** City-owned areas identified for conservation in the Official Community Plan are covered by a restrictive covenant preventing permanent structures.; No limit to the number of accessory buildings, or of principal buildings if each conforms to the zone.

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1980, s. 35](https://quesnel.civicweb.net/document/164372/#page=130) (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/p-2/_