RCC zone in Vernon: Resort Commercial Centre

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

In short

Mixed use development of destination visitor accommodation and permanent residences in a pedestrian oriented resort setting with recreational, cultural, retail and entertainment services.

Zone rules

Purpose	Mixed use development of destination visitor accommodation and permanent residences in a pedestrian oriented resort setting with recreational, cultural, retail and entertainment services.
Main uses	Large Scale Multi-Unit Housing Medium Scale Multi-Unit Housing Mixed Use Housing Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing Bar Cannabis Retail Store Food and Beverage Service Grocery Store Health Service Hotel Indoor Sales and Service Light Manufacturing Liquor Store Major Indoor Entertainment Minor Indoor Entertainment Office Resort Accommodation Shopping Centre Short-term Rental Accommodation Standalone Parking Facility Child Care Service Community Service Housing Care Centre Supportive Housing Emergency Services
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Security or Operator Dwelling Unit Accessory Parking Cannabis Lounge Commercial Storage Drive-through Services Home Based Business Housing Sales Centre Outdoor Vending Temporary Storage Special Event Essential Utility Minor Utility Services
Minimum lot area	10,000 m² (2.47 ac) if not on community sewer; 2,025 m² (0.5 ac) if connected (subdivision)
Minimum lot width	30 m (subdivision)
Maximum density	5.0 FAR
Maximum height	38 m (12 Storeys)
Maximum height, accessory buildings	4.5 m
Front setback	4.0 m for dwelling units; 1.0 m for ground-oriented commercial units (abutting a street)
Rear setback	1.5 m (abutting a laneway or alley)
Interior side setback	Dwelling units 3.0 m next to a lot; ground-oriented commercial units 1.5 m (housing lot) or 0.0 m (non-housing lot); 0.0 m at a party wall
Street side setback	4.0 m for dwelling units; 1.0 m for ground-oriented commercial units (abutting a street)
Accessory building setbacks	street 4.0 m, laneway or alley 1.5 m, lot 1.5 m, party wall 0.0 m
Other rules	Minimum landscaping 20% Amenity area: 5 m² per studio, 10 m² per 1 bedroom, 15 m² per unit with more than 1 bedroom Vehicle access must be from an abutting laneway where one is available

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 6000 (2024), consolidated for convenience (amendments through Bylaw 6083), 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. 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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