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A-1 zone in Williams Lake: Civic + Institutional

Williams Lake, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

All institutional uses including community services and facilities typically operated by government agencies or non-profit organizations.

Zone rules

PurposeAll institutional uses including community services and facilities typically operated by government agencies or non-profit organizations.
Main uses
  • Educational
  • Civic
  • Recreation Facility
  • Religious Assembly
  • Art and Culture
  • Public Service
  • Health Services, Minor
  • Health Services, Major
  • Childcare, Group
  • Office Use
  • Dwelling Unit, Multi-plex
  • Dwelling Unit, Apartments
Minimum lot area1115 m²
Minimum lot width10% of lot perimeter
Maximum lot coverage60%
Maximum densityFAR 3
Maximum height23 m (6 storeys)
Maximum height, accessory buildings6 m (1.5 storeys)
Front setback3 m
Rear setback3 m
Interior side setback3 m
Street side setback3 m
Accessory building setbacksfront 3 m, side 1.5 m, rear 1.5 m
Other rulesMinimum building separation 3 m (accessory buildings 1.2 m)

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 2430, 2025 (December 2025), s. 4P (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 amendment table in the document is "Provided for convenience only"; Schedule B is the Zoning Map. 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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