---
title: "C-3 zone in Squamish: TOURIST COMMERCIAL"
place: Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/squamish
zone: C-3
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, consolidated September 2026
bylaw_read: 2026-11-09
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/zoning/c-3/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/zoning/c-3.json"
---

# C-3 zone in Squamish: TOURIST COMMERCIAL

The intent of this zone is to provide for the development of a highway-oriented tourist accommodation use and general tourist uses.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** The intent of this zone is to provide for the development of a highway-oriented tourist accommodation use and general tourist uses.
- **Main uses:** Bus terminal; Campground; Drive-through restaurant, subject to Section 25.14 (Bylaw 2511, 2016); Recreational vehicle park; Restaurant; Tourist bureau; Interpretive area. (Bylaw 2303, 2013); Recreational facility, subject to Section 25.11; (Bylaw 2433, 2016); Building supply outlet subject to Section 25.12; (Bylaw 2433, 2016); Personal service establishment subject to Section 25.12; (Bylaw 2433, 2016); Retail sales subject to Section 25.13. (Bylaw 2433, 2016) (m)tourist accommodation (Bylaw 2695, 2019)
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Caretaker dwelling, subject to Section 4.3; Accessory retail sales. (Bylaw 2303, 2013)
- **Maximum height:** 10.68 m
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 4.58 m

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, consolidated September 2026, s. Section 25](https://squamish.civicweb.net/document/269651#page=178) (read 2026-11-09)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Squamish: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/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/squamish/zoning/c-3/_