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C5 zone in West Kelowna: Campground, Cabin and Motel Commercial Zone

West Kelowna, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

Accommodate commercial tourist accommodation in the form of campgrounds, small motels and small resorts with associated uses.

Zone rules

PurposeAccommodate commercial tourist accommodation in the form of campgrounds, small motels and small resorts with associated uses.
Main uses
  • Tourist cabin
  • Tourist campsite space
  • Motel
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Accessory uses, buildings and structures
  • Caretaker unit
  • Community or assembly hall
  • Restaurant
  • Retail, convenience
Minimum lot area1 ha (2.5 ac)
Minimum lot width50.0 m (164.0 ft) frontage
Maximum lot coverage30%
Maximum densityCaretaker unit 1 per parcel; motel and tourist cabin 0.8 FAR; tourist campsite space 20 per ha
Maximum height11.0 m (36.0 ft) to a maximum of 3 storeys
Maximum height, accessory buildings5.0 m (16.4 ft)
Front setback4.5 m (14.8 ft)
Rear setback3.0 m (9.8 ft); 6.0 m (19.7 ft) when the parcel abuts a Residential Zone
Interior side setback3.0 m (9.8 ft); 6.0 m (19.7 ft) when the parcel abuts a Residential Zone
Street side setback4.5 m (14.8 ft)
Other rulesCaretaker units must be on a separate storey above the non-residential use

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 0320, 2024 (consolidated to Bylaw 320.16, 2026; effective date of original April 22, 2025), s. 11.5 (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. The consolidation is for convenience only and is not a legal document; certified copies of the original bylaws should be consulted for interpretation. 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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