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ER-1 zone in Salmo: Environmental Reserve

Salmo, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-08

In short

Protect designated natural wetlands, riparian areas and forests within the Village of Salmo.

Zone rules

PurposeProtect designated natural wetlands, riparian areas and forests within the Village of Salmo.
Main uses
  • Nature centre
  • Nature Sanctuary
  • Natural Wetland or forest area
  • Park
Associated principal buildings must be for managing or showcasing the natural attraction.
Minimum lot areaNo minimum or maximum size for parks, sanctuaries, wetlands and forest areas
Front setback7.6 m (24’11”) of a lot line (principal building)
Rear setback7.6 m (24’11”) of a lot line (principal building)
Interior side setback7.6 m (24’11”) of a lot line (principal building)
Street side setback7.6 m (24’11”) of a lot line (principal building)
Accessory building setbacksfront 7.6 m, exterior side 7.6 m, rear 1.5 m, interior side 1.5 m
Other rules
  • Setbacks must also follow the Riparian Management Area setbacks in Section 4.14
  • Observation deck up to 9.3 m² (100 sf) permitted
  • No more than one principal building per lot; minimum width 6 m (19’9”)
  • Development Area Permits are required for all properties in ER-1 areas

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 773, 2026, s. 5.7 (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. Adopted October 27, 2026; repeals Land Use Bylaw No. 489, 2001. The Village labels this PDF its website copy. The zoning map is Schedule B (one page, an image with no text layer). 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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