W3 zone in West Kelowna: Commercial Water Use Zone

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

In short

Provide recreational opportunities, protect Okanagan Lake, and allow orderly marinas and water-related retail.

Zone rules

Purpose	Provide recreational opportunities, protect Okanagan Lake, and allow orderly marinas and water-related retail.
Main uses	Beach and water-based recreational activities Boat launch Detached swim platforms and mooring buoys accessory to the use of the immediately abutting upland parcel Marina Retail, convenience Temporary moorage for periods less than 48 hours Yacht club clubhouse
Also allowed (secondary uses)	Accessory uses, buildings and structures Boat lifts other than overhead boat lift mechanisms Collection and temporary storage of sewage discharge from boats Moorage accessory to the use of the immediately abutting upland parcel
Extra uses on specific lots	DL 5249 (4111 Gellatly Road): the sale of boat fuels and motor fluids
Maximum density	1 marina and 1 detached swim platform per immediately abutting upland parcel
Maximum height	9.0 m (29.5 ft), measured from full pool

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 0320, 2024 (consolidated to Bylaw 320.16, 2026; effective date of original April 22, 2025), s. 6.3 (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. 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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