{"data":{"code":"C3","codes":["C3"],"name":"Neighbourhood Commercial","family":"Commercial","section":"11.3","summary":"C3 (Neighbourhood Commercial) is a commercial zone for shops and services, schools and institutions, offices and farming. Density is capped at about 30 homes per hectare. Buildings can be up to 12 m tall and cover up to 50% of the lot. New lots need at least 8,000 m².","purpose":"The purpose of this zone is to provide for neighbourhood commercial areas and complementary residential uses.","principalUses":[{"name":"community care facility, major"},{"name":"community care facility, minor"},{"name":"education, commercial"},{"name":"emergency service"},{"name":"exhibition & convention facility","note":"only on Lot 6, District Lot 343, Cariboo District, Plan 18815"},{"name":"health service, minor"},{"name":"greenhouse & plant nursery"},{"name":"office"},{"name":"recreation, indoor"},{"name":"recycling centre, minor"},{"name":"restaurant"},{"name":"retail, adult-oriented","note":"only on Lot A, District Lot 343, Cariboo District, Plan 9637"},{"name":"retail, convenience"},{"name":"retail, farmers market"},{"name":"retail, general"},{"name":"retail, Liquor","note":"only on Lot 1, District Lot 450, Cariboo District, Plan 25854, Except Plan EPP89775"},{"name":"service, business support"},{"name":"service, financial"},{"name":"service, household repair"},{"name":"service, Industrial Support","note":"only on Block C, District Lot 1574, Cariboo District, Plan 8540, Except Plans 11535, 14080, 27425 and H699"},{"name":"service, massage therapy"},{"name":"service, personal"},{"name":"service, pet grooming & day care"},{"name":"service station, minor"},{"name":"vehicle wash, minor"}],"secondaryUses":[{"name":"home business 1"},{"name":"housing, apartment"},{"name":"housing, congregate"},{"name":"liquor Primary Establishment, Major","note":"only on Block C, District Lot 1574, Cariboo District, Plan 8540, Except Plans 11535, 14080, 27425, and H699"}],"variants":[],"lot":{"minArea":8000},"coverage":50,"coverageVaries":false,"height":12,"storeys":null,"setbacks":{"front":3,"rear":3,"interiorSide":3,"exteriorSide":3},"density":"The maximum residential density is 30 dwellings/ha.","maxUnits":null,"unitsPerHa":30,"floorAreaRatio":null,"amendedBy":["8256","9083","9275"],"bylawUrl":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/media/4929#page=162","page":"/zoning/neighbourhood-commercial-c3/","corrected":false,"polygons":7,"parcels":10,"areaHa":11,"recentRezonings":[{"bylaw":"9288","adopted":"2023-03-13","type":"Rezoning","subject":"7171 Hart Highway","purpose":"Rezone from C3: Neighbourhood Commercial and C6: Highway Commercial to C2: Regional Commercial and RM5: Multiple Residential, to facilitate a mix of commercial and residential buildings on the subject property.","sections":"Schedule \"A\"","from":["C3","C6"],"to":["C2","RM5"],"summary":"Rezoned from C3, C6 to C2, RM5","url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/media/4929#page=10"},{"bylaw":"9275","adopted":"2023-02-27","type":"Rezoning","subject":"5001 North Nechako Road","purpose":"Rezone from AF: Agriculture and Forestry and U1: Minor Utilities to AG: Greenbelt, C3: Neighbourhood Commercial, RM3: Multiple Residential, RS2: Single Residential, and RT3: Residential Cluster, to facilitate the dedication of greenspace and the development of a mix of commercial and residential uses with varying densities on the subject property. Principal Uses\": \"C3: Neighbourhood Commercial\" be amended by inserting \"Retail, Liquor only on Lot 1, District Lot 450, Cariboo District, Plan 25854, Except Plan EPP89775.\"","sections":"Schedule \"A\" 11.3.2","from":["AF","U1"],"to":["AG","C3","RM3","RS2","RT3"],"summary":"Rezoned from AF, U1 to AG, C3, RM3, RS2, RT3","url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/media/4929#page=10"},{"bylaw":"9083","adopted":"2020-09-14","type":"Rezoning","subject":"1919 17th Ave.","purpose":"Rezone from RM5: Multiple Residential, RM3: Multiple Residential and P2: Minor Institutional to RM5: Multiple Residential and C3: Neighbourhood Commercial","sections":"Schedule \"A\"","from":["RM5","RM3","P2"],"to":["RM5","C3"],"summary":"Rezoned from RM5, RM3, P2 to RM5, C3","url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/media/4929#page=14"}],"note":"Guidance from public data, not a legal determination: other bylaw sections, covenants, land use contracts and development permit areas can apply. Confirm with the City before you buy, build or apply."},"meta":{"source":"City of Prince George: Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 (consolidated)","sourceUrl":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/business-development/zoning-land-use/zoning-bylaw","updatedAt":"2026-10-12T11:25:05.711Z","ageSec":362820,"license":"Facts and short quotes from the bylaw with links to each section; plain-language summaries CC BY 4.0","attribution":"City of Prince George: Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 (consolidated), via PG Pulse (princegeorgepulse.ca)"},"links":{"self":"/api/v1/zones/C3","next":null,"docs":"/developers/reference/city-data/#get-zones-code"}}