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That section 10.14.3 - “RM6: Mid-rise Residential” – Section “Secondary uses” be amended by adding ““Broadcasting Secondary Studio” and “Exhibition & Convention Facility” only on Lot 2, District Lot 1429, Cariboo District, Plan EPP72370”.","sections":"Schedule \"A 10.14.3 - uses","from":["P3"],"to":["RM6"],"summary":"Rezoned from P3 to RM6","url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/media/4929#page=3"},{"bylaw":"9567","adopted":"2025-12-01","type":"Rezoning","subject":"1475 Edmonton Street","purpose":"To add a new zone \"P7: University Hospital of Northern British Columbia\" and That Lot A, District Lot 343, Cariboo District, Plan EPP61360 Except Plan EPP61362, be rezoned Section from \"P3: Major Institutional\" to \"P7: University Hospital of Northern British Columbia\".","sections":"13.8 and Schedule \"A\"","from":["P3"],"to":["P7"],"summary":"Rezoned from P3 to P7","url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/media/4929#page=4"},{"bylaw":"9050","adopted":"2020-04-27","type":"Rezoning","subject":"2604, 2626 and 2658 Recplace Dr","purpose":"Rezone from P3: Major Institutional to RM5: Multiple Residential, to facilitate the development of three (3) four (4) storey apartment buildings","sections":"Schedule \"A\"","from":["P3"],"to":["RM5"],"summary":"Rezoned from P3 to RM5","url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/media/4929#page=15"},{"bylaw":"8934","adopted":"2018-05-02","type":"Rezoning","subject":"2202 and 2204 Massey Dr.","purpose":"Rezone from P1: Parks and Recreation to P3: Major Institutional to facilitate the relocation and construction of a new municipal Fire Hall No. 1","sections":"Schedule \"A\"","from":["P1"],"to":["P3"],"summary":"Rezoned from P1 to P3","url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/media/4929#page=17"},{"bylaw":"8833","adopted":"2017-10-16","type":"Rezoning","subject":"950 Kerry St.","purpose":"Rezone from P1: Parks and Recreation and P3: Major Institutional to RS2: Single Residential and P3: Major Institutional","sections":"Schedule \"A\"","from":["P1","P3"],"to":["RS2","P3"],"summary":"Rezoned from P1, P3 to RS2, P3","url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/media/4929#page=19"},{"bylaw":"8829","adopted":"2017-03-06","type":"Rezoning","subject":"2880 & 2744 15th Ave.","purpose":"Rezone from P3: Major Institutional to P3: Major Institutional & RM3: Multiple Residential","sections":"Schedule \"A\"","from":["P3"],"to":["P3","RM3"],"summary":"Rezoned from P3 to P3, RM3","url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/media/4929#page=19"},{"bylaw":"8638","adopted":"2015-06-15","type":"Rezoning","subject":"Recreation Pl.","purpose":"Rezone from P1: Parks and Recreation and P3: Major Institutional to Z8: Regional Commercial","sections":"Schedule \"A\"","from":["P1","P3"],"to":["Z8"],"summary":"Rezoned from P1, P3 to Z8","url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/media/4929#page=21"},{"bylaw":"8617","adopted":"2014-12-15","type":"Rezoning","subject":"3098 Clapperton","purpose":"Rezone from P3: Major Institutional and RS2: Single Residential to P2: Minor Institutional","sections":"Schedule \"A\"","from":["P3","RS2"],"to":["P2"],"summary":"Rezoned from P3, RS2 to P2","url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/media/4929#page=22"},{"bylaw":"8541","adopted":"2013-12-16","type":"Rezoning","subject":"1305 7th Ave.","purpose":"Rezone from P3: Major Institutional to C1: Downtown","sections":"Schedule \"A\"","from":["P3"],"to":["C1"],"summary":"Rezoned from P3 to C1","url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/media/4929#page=23"},{"bylaw":"8293","adopted":"2010-12-13","type":"Rezoning","subject":"2371 Ross Cres. & 1891 6th Ave.","purpose":"Rezone rom P2: Minor Institutional to P1: Parks and Recreation and P2: Minor Institutional, and from P3: Major Institutional to P1: Parks and Recreation; and from RS2: Single Residential to P1: Parks and Recreation to facilitate the construction of Duchess Community Park","sections":"Schedule \"A\"","from":["P3","RS2"],"to":["P1"],"summary":"Rezoned from P3, RS2 to P1","url":"https://www.princegeorge.ca/media/4929#page=27"}],"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/P3","next":null,"docs":"/developers/reference/city-data/#get-zones-code"}}