P-1A zone in Smithers: Public Utility
In short
To accommodate a range of public and institutional facilities that require large land areas.
Zone rules
| Purpose | To accommodate a range of public and institutional facilities that require large land areas. |
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| Main uses |
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| Minimum lot area | 1,120 m² |
| Minimum lot width | Not restricted |
| Maximum lot coverage | 50% for all buildings and structures |
| Maximum height | 3 storeys or 12 metres, whichever is less |
| Front setback | 6 metres |
| Rear setback | 3 metres |
| Interior side setback | 3 metres (side yard) |
| Other rules | Number of principal buildings: unlimited |
Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 1987 (adopted June 17, 2025), s. 7.2 (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 Town posts the bylaw as adopted on 17 June 2025; no later amendments are folded into this PDF. Schedule A (the zoning map) is a separate PDF. 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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