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AR2 zone in Terrace: Rural

Terrace, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Provide for compatible agricultural and residential uses on large un-serviced parcels in a rural setting.

Zone rules

PurposeProvide for compatible agricultural and residential uses on large un-serviced parcels in a rural setting.
Main uses
  • Agriculture
  • Single Detached Dwelling
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit
  • Family Child Care
  • Home Occupation – Level 1, 2 or 3
  • Kitchen, Secondary
  • Secondary Suite
Extra uses on specific lotsIntensive Agriculture, limited to an egg production facility with a maximum capacity of 80,000 egg laying chicken hens, on Lot 1, District Lot 977, Range 5, Coast District, Plan EPP7399
Minimum lot area20,000 m² (2.0 hectares)
Minimum lot width30.0 m
Maximum height9.0 m (residential); 12.0 m (agricultural); 9.0 m (accessory dwelling unit)
Maximum height, accessory buildings5.1 m
Front setback7.5 m (residential); 25.0 m (agriculture buildings)
Rear setback7.5 m (residential and agriculture buildings)
Interior side setback3.0 m (residential); 7.5 m (agriculture buildings)
Street side setback3.0 m (residential); 7.5 m (agriculture buildings)
Accessory building setbacksfront 7.5 m, interior side 3.0 m, exterior side 3.0 m, rear 3.0 m
Other rules
  • Livestock limit: 3.0 Agricultural Units per hectare, to a maximum of 10 Agricultural Units
  • Maximum 1 residential principal building per parcel; agricultural buildings unlimited
  • Maximum accessory building and accessory dwelling unit floor area: 90 m² each
  • Agriculture buildings must be at least 15 metres from any other zone boundary

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014 (consolidated to Bylaw 2345-2026), s. 10.2 (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 City's consolidation is for convenience only; the original bylaw prevails. 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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