PANS zone in Vernon: Parks & Natural Spaces
Preserve and enhance natural space, protect sensitive species habitat and cultural sites, and allow outdoor recreation with limited facilities.
Zone rules
| Purpose | Preserve and enhance natural space, protect sensitive species habitat and cultural sites, and allow outdoor recreation with limited facilities. |
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| Main uses |
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| Also allowed (secondary uses) |
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| Minimum lot area | N/A (no minimum) |
| Minimum lot width | N/A (no minimum) |
| Maximum lot coverage | 20% |
| Maximum density | 1.0 FAR |
| Maximum height | 15 m |
| Front setback | 6.0 m (abutting a street) |
| Rear setback | 3.0 m (abutting a laneway or alley) |
| Interior side setback | 4.5 m next to a housing-based lot; 3.0 m next to a non-housing-based lot; 0.0 m at a party wall |
| Street side setback | 6.0 m (abutting a street) |
| Other rules | One Security or Operator Dwelling Unit is permitted on a lot |
Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 6000 (2024), consolidated for convenience (amendments through Bylaw 6083), s. 14.1 (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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