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MU-1 zone in Williams Lake: Neighbourhood Mixed-use

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

In short

Higher density residential developments with the option of neighbourhood serving commercial uses.

Zone rules

PurposeHigher density residential developments with the option of neighbourhood serving commercial uses.
Main uses
  • Retail Sales
  • Retail Sales, Beer and Wine
  • Retail Sales, Convenience
  • Office Use
  • Personal Services
  • Childcare, Family
  • Food Establishment
  • Food Establishment, Licensed
  • Health Services, Minor
  • Recreation Facility
  • Dwelling Unit, Apartments
  • Dwelling Unit, Multi-plex
  • Dwelling Unit, Single-Detached
  • Art and Culture
Also allowed (secondary uses)Dwelling Unit, Accessory
Minimum lot area270 m²
Maximum lot coverage60%
Maximum densityFAR 3
Maximum height23 m (6 storeys)
Maximum height, accessory buildings6 m (1.5 storeys)
Front setback4 m
Rear setback4 m
Interior side setback4 m
Street side setback4 m
Accessory building setbacksfront 4 m, side 1.5 m, rear 1.5 m
Other rules
  • Minimum building width 9 m
  • Minimum building separation 3 m (accessory buildings 1.2 m)

Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 2430, 2025 (December 2025), s. 4H (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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