---
title: "W4 zone in West Kelowna: Pritchard Canal Water Use Zone"
place: West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/west-kelowna
zone: W4
bylaw: "Zoning Bylaw No. 0320, 2024 (consolidated to Bylaw 320.16, 2026; effective date of original April 22, 2025)"
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/zoning/w4/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/zoning/w4.json"
---

# W4 zone in West Kelowna: Pritchard Canal Water Use Zone

Provide recreational and moorage opportunities tied to upland uses and protect the natural qualities of Okanagan Lake.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Provide recreational and moorage opportunities tied to upland uses and protect the natural qualities of Okanagan Lake.
- **Main uses:** Water-based recreational activities accessory to the use of the immediately abutting upland parcels; Docks accessory to the use of the immediately abutting upland parcel
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory uses, buildings and structures; Boat lifts accessory to the use of the immediately abutting upland parcel; Moorage accessory to the use of the immediately abutting upland parcel
- **Maximum density:** 1 dock per immediately abutting upland parcel

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 0320, 2024 (consolidated to Bylaw 320.16, 2026; effective date of original April 22, 2025), s. 6.4](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/westkelownacity-ca/media/ueqphuxz/b0320-zoning-bylaw-consolidated.pdf#page=87) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in West Kelowna: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/zoning/w4/_