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AGRS zone in Vernon: Agriculture & Rural: Small Block (Non-ALR)

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

In short

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

Zone rules

PurposeAllow agricultural and rural uses on smaller parcels outside the ALR where natural amenity is high and urban services are limited.
Main uses
  • Rural Housing
  • Animal Services
  • Child Care Services
  • Housing Care Centre
  • Supportive Housing
  • Emergency Services
  • Agriculture
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Campsite
  • Light Manufacturing
  • Home Based Business
  • Outdoor Entertainment
  • Short-term Rental Accommodation
  • Temporary Storage
  • Special Event
  • Essential Utility
  • Minor Utility Services
  • Additional Agricultural Dwelling
  • Agricultural Stand
Minimum lot area2 ha (4.94 ac) (subdivision)
Minimum lot width40 m (subdivision)
Maximum lot coverageHousing uses including accessory buildings 10%; agricultural buildings and structures 35%; greenhouses and nurseries with closed wastewater and stormwater management systems 75%
Maximum densityLots over 1 ha with no community sewer, or any lot with community sewer: 1 Dwelling Unit, plus 1 Secondary Suite, plus 1 Accessory Dwelling Unit; lots under 1 ha with no community sewer: 1 Dwelling Unit plus 1 Secondary Suite
Maximum height11.0 m (dwelling units and seasonal accommodation for farm workers); 16.0 m (agricultural buildings and structures)
Maximum height, accessory buildings8.0 m
Front setback6.0 m (abutting a street)
Rear setback3.0 m (abutting a lot); 6.0 m (abutting a laneway or alley)
Interior side setback3.0 m (abutting a lot)
Street side setback6.0 m (abutting a street)
Accessory building setbacks6.0 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. 8.3 (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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