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C-1 zone in Silverton: Commercial

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

In short

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 coverage90% of the Parcel Area (commercial Buildings)
Maximum height10 m (33 ft)
Maximum height, accessory buildings7.3 m (24 ft)
Front setbackNo setbacks required by the Village
Rear setbackNo setbacks required by the Village
Interior side setbackNo setbacks required by the Village
Street side setbackNo 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 (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 September 11, 2026; repeals Zoning Bylaw No. 466, 2011. 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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