---
title: "C-1 zone in Silverton: Commercial"
place: Silverton, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/silverton
zone: C-1
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 563, 2026
bylaw_read: 2026-11-08
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/zoning/c-1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/zoning/c-1.json"
---

# C-1 zone in Silverton: Commercial

Main uses: Business and government offices, Childcare Services, Commercial storage and warehouse, Contractor services, Dwelling, Single Detached, and 12 more.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Business and government offices; Childcare Services; Commercial storage and warehouse; Contractor services; Dwelling, Single Detached; Dwelling, Duplex; Dwelling, Multiple; Food markets, bakeries and grocery stores; Health care, fitness and recreation facilities; Hotel; Medical clinic and dental office; Personal services; Professional and financial institutions; Restaurant and coffee shop; Retail and general specialty shop; Schools and studios – public or private; Service station (if the Parcel fronts on Highway 6)
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory Building or Structure; Additional Dwelling Unit (Apartment); Additional Dwelling Unit (Attached); Additional Dwelling Unit (Detached); Bed and Breakfast; Home Occupation; Light Manufacturing; Short-Term Rental
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 90% of the Parcel Area (commercial Buildings)
- **Maximum height:** 10 m (33 ft)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 7.3 m (24 ft)
- **Front setback:** No setbacks required by the Village
- **Rear setback:** No setbacks required by the Village
- **Interior side setback:** No setbacks required by the Village
- **Street side setback:** No setbacks required by the Village
- **Other rules:** The Ministry of Transportation may require a setback for Parcels fronting on Highway 6 (Lake Avenue); Outdoor storage areas must have Screening and be behind the principal Building; Height of stored material must not exceed the Height of the Screening

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 563, 2026, s. 7](https://silverton.civicweb.net/document/22147#page=30) (read 2026-11-08)

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