---
title: "I zone in Summerland: Institutional Zone"
place: Summerland, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/summerland
zone: I
bylaw: "Zoning Bylaw 2000-450 (Schedule \"A\" to Bylaw 2000-450, adopted September 12, 2011; consolidated copy: file named consolidated to March 3, 2026, cover text says Consolidated Up to March 3, 2025)"
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/zoning/i/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/zoning/i.json"
---

# I zone in Summerland: Institutional Zone

Major community facilities for institutional, cultural and educational needs; lands must be designated Administration.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Major community facilities for institutional, cultural and educational needs; lands must be designated Administration.
- **Main uses:** Art Gallery and Museum; Child Care Centre, Major, Minor; Community Recreation Services; court house; Funeral Home; Group Home, Major; hospital; library; Place of Worship; Protective & Emergency Services; Education Services; Recreational Services, Indoor; Recreational Services, Outdoor; Recycle Drop-Off Centre; Research Centre and Laboratory
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory Buildings & Structures; Dormitory; Eating & Drinking Establishment; Employee Housing
- **Extra uses on specific lots:** 14812 and 14820 Victoria Road N (shown on figure 13.4.8.1): Cluster Housing allowed as an accessory use to Place of Worship, up to 30 units per hectare, setbacks front 4.5 m, rear 4.5 m, interior side 1.5 m, exterior side 4.5 m, maximum height 9.5 metres
- **Minimum lot area:** 700 m²
- **Minimum lot width:** 18.0 m
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 50 percent
- **Maximum density:** Floor area ratio 0.8
- **Maximum height:** The lesser of 14.0 m or 4 storeys
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** Same as principal buildings (the lesser of 14.0 m or 4 storeys)
- **Front setback:** 7.0 m
- **Rear setback:** 7.0 m
- **Interior side setback:** 5.0 m
- **Street side setback:** 5.0 m
- **Accessory building setbacks:** Same as principal buildings: front 7.0 m, rear 7.0 m, interior side 5.0 m, exterior side 5.0 m
- **Other rules:** Minimum lot depth is 30.0 m; Employee Housing limited to one Dwelling unit per lot or development site

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw 2000-450 (Schedule "A" to Bylaw 2000-450, adopted September 12, 2011; consolidated copy: file named consolidated to March 3, 2026, cover text says Consolidated Up to March 3, 2025), s. 13.4](https://www.summerland.ca/docs/default-source/your-city-hall/bylaws---policies/district-bylaws/schedule-'a'---consolidated-to-march-3-2026e705a85cf68d6e33909cff00007e7f94.pdf?sfvrsn=ee88c6fb_0#page=130) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Summerland: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/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/summerland/zoning/i/_