AGRL zone in Vernon: Agriculture & Rural: Large Block (Non-ALR)

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

In short

Allow agricultural and rural uses on large parcels outside the ALR where natural amenity is high and urban services are limited.

Zone rules

Purpose	Allow agricultural and rural uses on large parcels outside the ALR where natural amenity is high and urban services are limited.
Main uses	Rural Housing Animal Services Housing Care Centre Supportive Housing Emergency Services Agriculture
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Light Manufacturing Home Based Business Short-term Rental Accommodation Temporary Storage Special Event Essential Utility Minor Utility Services Additional Agricultural Dwelling Agricultural Stand
Minimum lot area	12 ha (29.65 ac) (subdivision)
Minimum lot width	100 m (subdivision)
Maximum lot coverage	Housing uses including accessory buildings 10%; agricultural buildings and structures 35%; greenhouses and nurseries with closed wastewater and stormwater management systems 75%
Maximum density	1 Dwelling Unit, plus 1 Secondary Suite, plus 1 Accessory Dwelling Unit
Maximum height	11.0 m (dwelling units and seasonal accommodation for farm workers); 16.0 m (agricultural buildings and structures)
Maximum height, accessory buildings	8.0 m
Front setback	6.0 m (abutting a street)
Rear setback	3.0 m (abutting a lot); 6.0 m (abutting a laneway or alley)
Interior side setback	3.0 m (abutting a lot)
Street side setback	6.0 m (abutting a street)
Accessory building setbacks	6.0 m from a street, 3.0 m from a lot, 3.0 m from a laneway or alley
Other rules	Kennels and stables are not permitted on lots under 2.0 ha Kennels and stables must be 15.0 m from a street, lot, laneway or alley Confined livestock areas and buildings housing animals must be 15.0 m from a street, lot, laneway or alley (30.0 m where abutting a housing zone)

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 6000 (2024), consolidated for convenience (amendments through Bylaw 6083), s. 8.2 (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. Marked "Consolidated for Convenience" by the City. The amendment table lists bylaws up to 6083 and 6075 (dated September 2026); the adopted 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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