---
title: "M3 zone in Terrace: Resource Extraction"
place: Terrace, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/terrace
zone: M3
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014 (consolidated to Bylaw 2345-2026)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/zoning/m3/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/zoning/m3.json"
---

# M3 zone in Terrace: Resource Extraction

Extraction and processing of resource materials.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Extraction and processing of resource materials.
- **Main uses:** Asphalt Plant; Concrete Plant; Processing of Extracted Materials; Sand and Gravel Extraction
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Outdoor Storage (must be screened as per Section 5.0)
- **Minimum lot area:** 4,000 m² (0.4 hectares)
- **Minimum lot width:** 30.0 m
- **Maximum height:** 15.0 m
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 12.0 m
- **Front setback:** 15.0 m
- **Rear setback:** 15.0 m
- **Interior side setback:** 15.0 m
- **Street side setback:** 15.0 m
- **Other rules:** Asphalt plants only if at least 800 m from adjacent Residential zoned parcels and 400 m from adjacent Commercial zoned parcels; Up to four shipping containers allowed for outdoor storage use only (Section 7.2); Parking and loading as per Section 8.0

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014 (consolidated to Bylaw 2345-2026), s. 13.4](https://www.terrace.ca/media/4249#page=104) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Terrace: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/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/terrace/zoning/m3/_