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UTIL zone in Vernon: Utilities

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

In short

Development and protection of infrastructure, systems and facilities that provide a public benefit.

Zone rules

PurposeDevelopment and protection of infrastructure, systems and facilities that provide a public benefit.
Main uses
  • Office
  • Stand Along Parking Facility
  • Emergency Services
  • Essential Utility
  • Major Utility Services
  • Minor Utility Services
  • Transit Facility
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Security or Operator Dwelling Unit
  • Accessory Parking
  • Commercial Storage
  • Temporary Storage
  • Park
Minimum lot areaN/A (no minimum)
Minimum lot widthN/A (no minimum)
Maximum density1.0 FAR
Maximum heightBuildings 12 m; mechanical structures unrestricted
Front setback6.0 m (abutting a street)
Rear setback4.5 m (abutting a laneway or alley)
Interior side setback7.5 m next to a housing-based lot; 4.5 m next to a non-housing-based lot; 0.0 m at a party wall
Street side setback6.0 m (abutting a street)
Other rules
  • A Major Utility abutting any non-industrial lot must be 10.0 m from the lot line
  • Minimum landscaping 10%
  • One Security or Operator Dwelling Unit is permitted on a lot
  • 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. 13.2 (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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